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Show GOD'S ANSWSERS TO MAN'S QUESTIONS To be saved simply through faith seems to be too easy, doesn't it? It might seem to be too easy, but it is God's only way of salvation. While it may seem easy to us, we should remember that it was a very costly transaction for God; it cost Him the death of His only begotten Son. So it is an easy salvation but not a cheap one. Isaiah 1:18 Why did God decide that salvation should be given on the basis of faith? The reason probably is that believing on Him is the only proper thing that all normal people can do. Even a child can believe. But isn't there some work a person must do in order to be saved? No. There is no work a person can do. Christ finished the work on Calvary's cross. All the I sinner has to do is believe., Titus 3:5 Well, isn't that a contradiction? con-tradiction? You say there is nothing to do. All you have to do is believe. There is nothing you can do by way of earning or meriting God's approval. There is nothing you can do to buy your way or help purchase your admission to heaven. Romans 4:4,5 Faith is a non-meritorious act. A person cannot be proud because he believes in the Lord; what is more reasonable than for a man to trust his Creator? Thus, faith excludes human boasting, and is the only thing a person can do without doing a "good work" that he might think would entitle him to heaven. Romans 3:27 You mean to say then that we are not saved by good works? That is what the Bible says... not of works lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:9 D. F. Shelley Beryl, Utah 81714 |