The Problem Matthew 7 22 23 Many will

The Problem • Matthew 7: 22, 23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that

The Misconception Explained • Titus 3: 5 a Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, • Ephesians 2: 8, 9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Illustration Galatians 5: 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. Faith In Christ Works

Objective Anyone can understand Salvation By understanding these five concepts

Concepts Christ Alone Grace Alone Faith Alone Salvation Alone Works Alone

Christ Alone

Christ Alone John 14: 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 3: 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only

Contradictory Theories • Universalism – All go to Heaven • Pluralism – All religious people go to Heaven • Inclusivism – All Religious people go to Heaven through Jesus

Exclusivism (Only through Christ) Matthew 26: 39 b …if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: Acts 4: 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 16: 30 b, 31 Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Grace Alone

Grace Alone Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Titus 3: 5 b …but according to his mercy he saved us, Ephesians 2: 9 a, c For by grace are ye saved…. it is the gift of God:

Contradictory theories • Moralism: Be a good person (Keep all the commands)

Grace Alone Romans 3: 10, 23 As it is written, There is none righteous, not one: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Titus 3: 5 a Not by works of righteousness which we have done… Ephesians 2: 8 b, 9 and that not of yourselves… …Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Faith Alone

Faith Alone John 3: 16 b, 18 …that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Ephesians 2: 8 a For by grace are ye saved through faith Acts 16: 31 b Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved

Contradictory Evidence • Judaizers – Faith + Law

Faith Alone Ephesians 2: 8 b through faith; and that not of yourselves Acts 15: 5, 10 -11 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses… …Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

Salvation Alone

Salvation Alone John 14: 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradictory theories • There are many ways to God (e. g. , religions)

Salvation Alone Acts 4: 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Good Works Alone

Good Works Alone Ephesians 2: 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. John 15: 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Galatians 5: 22 -23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Contradictory Theory • You can please God without Jesus

Works (Pre-Salvation) John 15: 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Galatians 5: 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Romans 3: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Isaiah 64: 6 all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags

Conclusion

Conclusion Christ Alone Grace Alone Anyone can understand Salvation By understanding these five concepts Faith Alone Salvation Alone Works Alone