rich boise wrote:
I can only partially agree with this and my disagreement may be more a question of semantics . Satan and his demons know that Jesus is God and they know what he has done. That obviously is not enough. On the other hand "we are justified by faith". Faith is believing. I would say the difference is "faith" is believing in your heart. In practical terms; If you believe in your heart that Jesus came in the flesh, died to pay your debt, and rose again, if you truly understand who Jesus is and what He has done for you, you can't help but respond. When you respond to this love, with love, you will obey his commands. The justification, being counted righteous, comes from the belief. The works, obeying (serving), follows that justification. The good works is earthly evidence of a previous saving belief. You enter the door of salvation only by faith. Once inside you develope an inheritance by works.
I can only partially agree with this and my disagr... (
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Very well put and I believe we are in perfect agreement.