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The Salvation by Faith Only Doctrine

The Salvation by Faith Only Doctrine • What to gain from this study: • Why it is imperative for us to beware of the dangers associated with this doctrine (2 Pet. 3: 17).

Typical of Most Protestant Denominations V. Justification. We believe the Scriptures teach that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in him is justification; that justification includes the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood; by virtue of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity. http: //www. nationalbaptist. com/about-us/what-webelieve. html

Typical of Most Protestant Denominations Article IX — Of the Justification of Man We are accounted righteous before God only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for our own works or deservings. Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort. http: //www. umc. org/what-webelieve/the-articles-of-religion-of-themethodist-church

Contradicts Plain NT Teaching v Man is not justified by faith only (Jas. 2: 14 -26) v Man is justified by a working faith (Gal. 5: 6) Ø Faith itself is a work (Jn. 6: 28 -29; Cf. Tit. 3: 3 -5) Ø True faith is always tied to works of obedience (Rom. 1: 5; 16: 26; Heb. 11: 7, 8, 24, 25)

Makes Baptism an Outward sign of Inward Grace q Such teaching perverts the passages that link baptism to salvation: § E. g. , Acts 2: 38: making “for” mean “because of” rather than “unto. ” § Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: 38 (NKJV) üAnd Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: 38 (ASV)

Makes Baptism an Outward sign of Inward Grace q Such teaching perverts the passages that link baptism to salvation: § He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16: 16 (NKJV) § Some say, “You see, baptism is not even mentioned in the latter part of the verse. ” This raises the question: What if one believes, but is not baptized? üRemember that even the demons believe (Mk. 1: 24; 3: 11; Cf. Jas. 2: 19).

Of Water Baptism: • It is commanded by Jesus, Matt. 28: 18 -20 • He who believes and is baptized will be saved, Mk. 16: 16 • Water and the Spirit are connected to the new birth; necessary to enter the kingdom of God, Jn. 3: 3 -5 • Repentance & baptism are unto the remission of sins, Acts 2: 38 • Paul was told to “be baptized, and wash away your sins, ” Acts 22: 16

Of Water Baptism: • One is buried with Christ through baptism into death, Rom. 6: 3 -5 • Those who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ, Gal. 3: 26 -27 • When one is buried with Christ in baptism, one is raised with Him through faith in the working of God, Col. 2: 12 • One is saved through the “washing of regeneration” of the Holy Spirit, Tit. 3: 5 • There is also an antitype “which now saves us – baptism, ” 1 Pet. 3: 21

The Salvation by Faith Only Doctrine: q Stops short of making one a child of God (Cf. Jn. 1: 12; Gal. 3: 26 -27). q This leaves people in their sins who think they are coming to Christ!

The Salvation by Faith Only Doctrine • What to gain from this study: • Why it is imperative for us to beware of the dangers associated with this doctrine (2 Pet. 3: 17).

2 Thessalonians 1: 7 -9 7 and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (NKJV)