Items related to "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.".

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	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?
	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?
	Romans 10:9 says that "if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Baptism, footwashing, and Holy Communion are not mentioned; why are they necessary for salvation?
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Books

	Aren't all Christian churches and denominations members of the body of Christ? Each church has its unique gift (i.e. emphasis on certain teachings). Joined together, don't they make up the body of Christ described in Ephesians 4:16?
	There are countless Christians in various denomination all over the world who truly love the Lord and are very fervent. If a person has to be a member of the only true church to be saved, then will these Christians not be saved?
	Chapter 7: Sacraments and Salvation
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Notes

	Peter and Paul, the Two Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ
	Supplement to the Book of Ephesians
	The Book of Ephesians
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Media

	Believe in the Lord and Have True Longevity     By C.K. Chang
	What Do We Pray for?     By Jason Hu
	We Have Come to The Heavenly Jerusalem     By H.H. Ko
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