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:::I find the Russian Orthodox church to be interesting. The most important thing is where people put their faith. Many put it in baptism, church attendance, good works, or other things that fall short of God's glory. It's faith in Jesus Christ that gets us to heaven, the other stuff should be a by-product of that faith, but that by-product isn't what gets us to Heaven, Jesus is. http://lakehillsbaptist.org/2018/05/03/romans-road-to-salvation/ (That is not my church, First Baptist of North Port is). [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 09:19, September 16, 2023 (EDT)

:::I find the Russian Orthodox church to be interesting. The most important thing is where people put their faith. Many put it in baptism, church attendance, good works, or other things that fall short of God's glory. It's faith in Jesus Christ that gets us to heaven, the other stuff should be a by-product of that faith, but that by-product isn't what gets us to Heaven, Jesus is. http://lakehillsbaptist.org/2018/05/03/romans-road-to-salvation/ (That is not my church, First Baptist of North Port is). [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 09:19, September 16, 2023 (EDT)

Faith is important. And works and holiness are important. The Epistle of James said, "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:26). Also, there is '''“You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone” (James 2:24)'''. And there is: "You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless. Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did." (James 2: 20-22).  Hebrews 12:14 indicates: "Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord." [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 09:35, September 16, 2023 (EDT)

Faith is important. And works and holiness are important. The Epistle of James said, "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:26). Also, there is '''“You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone” (James 2:24)'''. And there is: "You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless. Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did." (James 2: 20-22).  Hebrews 12:14 indicates: "Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord." [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 09:35, September 16, 2023 (EDT)

Here are some excellent articles:  

:I studied the issue of faith/works with with the help of a fellow Conservapedian. I changed my view somewhat. Like I refined my view.

*[https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/general-epistles/james-faith-works/faith-and-works-james-214-26/ Faith and Work(s) (James 2:14–26)]

:Here are some excellent articles:  

*[https://www.bibleref.com/James/2/James-2-24.html What does James 2:24 mean?]

:*[https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/general-epistles/james-faith-works/faith-and-works-james-214-26/ Faith and Work(s) (James 2:14–26)]  

*[https://www.crossway.org/articles/are-we-justified-by-grace-or-by-works/ What Does It Mean that We’re “Justified By Works”? (James 2)] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:07, September 16, 2023 (EDT)

 

:*[https://www.crossway.org/articles/are-we-justified-by-grace-or-by-works/ What Does It Mean that We’re “Justified By Works”? (James 2)] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 10:07, September 16, 2023 (EDT)