Items related to "Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8,9). Aren't sacraments of works, not of faith?", 77 total items found

Aren't we saved the moment we believe and confess Christ (Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 1:13)? Sacraments are only symbolic of the salvation we have already received. They do not have any saving effect.        

The apostle Paul stresses that Abraham was justified before circumcision, not after (Romans 4:10-12). Circumcision was only a sign of the righteousness he had already received by faith. Aren't sacraments likewise only signs, with no effect?        

You say salvation is by grace, but aren't there any conditions to us receiving grace?        

Are we saved by these two dimensions of grace (as mentioned in "What are the two dimensions of salvation?")?        

Sacraments, Grace, and Faith        
What are the sacraments and what is their significance? Are they merely symbolic actions we perform? Learn what the Bible has to say regarding their necessity.

Don't good works show that a person is already saved? If sacraments are required for salvation, then how do you explain the good works of Christians who have never received the sacraments?        

Besides faith, what else does the Bible say we need to receive a complete salvation?        

Can we receive the grace of forgiveness and eternal life by saying, "Jesus is my Lord'?        

A College Blog: Youths Sharing Their Faith Through the Internet        
With the advent of the Internet comes the wonderful world of blogging. Do you know what it is? Find out more and learn how to make a blog edifying.

Isn't the Old Testament Sabbath Day only a picture of the rest that a person enters when he places his faith in Christ and ceases from his own works (see Heb 4:9-11)?