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saved by Grace or works ?

Gary K

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does the SDA believe in saved by grace or works or a combination of both ?
Saved by grace, although our beliefs on the subject are most likely different than yours. We beleive God's grace allows us to keep the commandments of God.
 
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Saved by grace, although our beliefs on the subject are most likely different than yours. We beleive God's grace allows us to keep the commandments of God.
but you also believe in works , as a former Adventist i/m aware of all the hoops members are encouraged to jump through
 
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but you also believe in works , as a former Adventist i/m aware of all the hoops members are encouraged to jump through
As someone who left the church you have most likely never heard of righteousness by faith as the church rejected it in 1888. What it means is that the the power of the indwelling Christ we are enabled to obey God. The concept is found throughout scripture and throughout the SOP.

I'll give you a couple examples from both sources.





I hope this helps you understand why the SDA church was so legalistic for all of our lives but things are changing now. The small church I attend is very much on fire with the love of Jesus and it is changing hearts and lives.
 
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