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A general [[definition]] of "[[grace]]" is; "mercy; clemency; pardon: an act of grace." [ Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 28 Jun. 2007. ]
A general [[definition]] of "[[grace]]" is; "mercy; clemency; pardon: an act of grace." [ Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 28 Jun. 2007. ]
The Bible has a good deal to say about both Faith (sometimes called belief) and Obedience (sometimes called "works") in connection with grace and salvation. Some passages in the Bible may focus more on one or the other, depending on the point being made in the context of the passage in question.
The Bible has a good deal to say about both Faith (sometimes called belief) and Obedience (sometimes called "works") in connection with grace and salvation. Some passages in the Bible may focus more on one or the other, depending on the point being made in the context of the passage in question.
We should be careful not to let a verse out of context, failure to recognize a seemingly extreme emphasis for the purpose of a special point, or our unfamiliarity with particular bilbical writer's style confuse us into thinking that we can erase our sins by the merit of our own works, or the power of our own Faith, or both.
We should be careful not to let a verse out of context, failure to recognize a seemingly extreme emphasis for the purpose of a special point, or our unfamiliarity with particular biblical writer's style confuse us into thinking that we can erase our sins by the merit of our own works, or the power of our own Faith, or both.
A good balance in understanding the roles of Grace, Faith, and Obedience may be obtained by reading James 2:17-24, Ephesians 2:4-10, and Mark 16:15-16.
A good balance in understanding the roles of Grace, Faith, and Obedience may be obtained by reading James 2:17-24, Ephesians 2:4-10, and Mark 16:15-16.
Therefore, it is most fitting that verse 9 pointedly declares "not of works, lest any man should boast". This helps us understand that while we are expected to act, these actions are a matter of obedience and not earnings.
Therefore, it is most fitting that verse 9 pointedly declares "not of works, lest any man should boast". This helps us understand that while we are expected to act, these actions are a matter of obedience and not earnings.
Mark 16 - When Jesus told his followers to preach the gospel, he did not say those who believed and were baptized saved themselves! He said the believer would "be saved", when they showed that faith by allowing themselved to be buried in water.
Mark 16 - When Jesus told his followers to preach the gospel, he did not say those who believed and were baptized saved themselves! He said the believer would "be saved", when they showed that faith by allowing themselves to be buried in water.
[Vine's***: BAPTISM “1.baptisma 'baptism,' consisting of the processes of
[Vine's***: BAPTISM “1.baptisma 'baptism,' consisting of the processes of
immersion, submersion and emergence]
immersion, submersion and emergence]