Comments on: Salvation by faith

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:48:56 +0000

Might it be that in contexts where a promise is issued, to have faith or to trust requires only belief? (E.g. God’s promise to Abram) However, in contexts where action is commanded or required, to have faith or to trust demands obedience? (E.g. God’s command to Noah) If so, then we do not know how to respond in faith in a particular context until we have first heard the story or know the context. So, what does the story of the cross tell us? Paul’s pen in Galatians 3:26-27 seems to suggest that people initially express their trust in Jesus with baptism.

I agree with you. Limiting faith in all contexts to genuinely but just believing distorts the evidence.

By: Greg England

Greg England — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:11:05 +0000

Dr. Carroll Osburn taught us that the Greek for “believe” requires obedience. In their language, there would be no such thing as disobedient faith / belief. For what it’s worth . . .

By: Trent Tanaro

Trent Tanaro — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:01:30 +0000

Great post Bro! Good point Laymond. Thanks to both of you for sharing your wisdom and experience in a loving manner.

By: laymond

laymond — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:16:04 +0000

Mt:7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

By: laymond

laymond — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:10:51 +0000

“These people came to have faith in Jesus, they believed in him, but they weren’t willing to act on that faith. Faith that never goes into action is not saving faith.”

Now that’s what I’m saying !!!. True Faith + Works = salvation