In this message, Bro. Alan Simmons discusses the often misunderstood view of the role of works and faith. He uses James 2:14-20 and Ephesians 2:8-9 and shares how there is no conflict in what James and Paul teaches - in fact, both apostles are in agreement. Our works do not have a role in our salvation. Our salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone. When we add or take anything away from salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, we become a thief and a robber. When we say that our faith in Christ alone excuses us from living a Christ-focused life without any sort of works that makes it evident we are a follower of Christ, he calls our faith dead. No, works do not save but they become evident our faith in Jesus is a living faith that calls us to have compassion as Jesus has had compassion on us.
(This message is from August 6th, 2023)
