What You Need to Be Saved (Faith vs. Works)

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There is an age old question often debated among between Catholics and Protestant. Are we saved by faith or works? How are we saved?
Today Fr. Mike continues the discussion on faith and weighs in on the Catholic Church's actual teaching on faith and works and the answer may actually surprise you.
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@Bonedadyo Жыл бұрын

I try to explain it to my Protestant friends by comparing it to a marriage. Just because you say “I do” doesn’t mean that you don’t have to work at the marriage. Could you imagine if you didn’t tell your wife you love her, not spending any time with her, not communicating? What if you cheated and then said “yeah, but you agreed to marry me…you can’t leave me for that!”

@Bonedadyo Жыл бұрын

But as a guitar player I totally appreciate your analogy, Father Mike!

@jpgolda1900 Жыл бұрын

so that no one can boast.” In Ephesians 1:14, we are told that the salvation explained in verses 3-14 is “to the praise of His [God’s] glory.” If the plan and process of salvation were from ourselves, based on our good works, then, when we achieved the necessary level of goodness to warrant salvation, we could boast. “I did it!” we might say, or, “I gave it my all and overcame tremendous obstacles, but I finally ascended to the highest levels of goodness and holiness, and God gave me what I deserved!” And we could look down on those who did not make it: “Those others failed because they lacked the fortitude, insight, and piety that I cultivated.” Boasting would abound. If the plan and process of salvation were based on human works, then we would elevate ourselves over other people and even in some sense over God Himself, because our salvation was our own doing, not His. Ephesians 2:8-9 says an emphatic NO. The plan and process of salvation is from God as a gift, it is by grace, and it is accessed through faith in God’s promises in Christ. Nothing about salvation is worked up from within ourselves, and it is not based on good things we do. Boasting in our own achievements is out of place, but, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:17, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” Many people memorize Ephesians 2:8-9, and it is an excellent synopsis of the gospel, but the passage does not end at verse 9. Verse 10 is necessary to complete the thought. Someone might wonder what place good works have in the life of a Christian. We have already seen that chapters 4-6 are all about good works and right behavior. Just as chapters 4-6 come after chapters 1-3, so Ephesians 2:10 comes after Ephesians 2:8-9, not only sequentially but also conceptually and chronologically. We are not saved by doing good works, but we are saved for the purpose of doing good works: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Good works are a vital part of the Christian life because doing good is one of the reasons God saves us-He has things for us to do. But the sequence is all-important-good works are not the cause of salvation but the purpose of it. God saves us so that we can go into the world, doing good works in His name, and this brings Him all the more glory (cf. Matthew 5:16). Given the truth of Ephesians 2:8-9, it is crucial to ask oneself, “What do I rely on for my salvation?” Are you relying upon good things you have done, or do you recognize that you have nothing to contribute and simply cast yourself upon the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ?

@rachaelchavez8766 Жыл бұрын

That is a brilliant analogy

@gj4303 Жыл бұрын

And I know what your Protestant friends say: “You don’t understand Protestant teaching at all.” And we can’t blame you with videos like this.

@elenag2965 Жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison.

@BjornBear21 Жыл бұрын

Your the one man who has converted me from Baptist. You’ve explained it better than anyone. I was raised that Catholics were idol worshiper’s but you unequivocally made me see. God made me research the church for 3 years and in my studies your the one who explained it in lay term’s and made me see the one true church so thank God and thank you. God bless.

@JackGleason543 Жыл бұрын

Welcome home

@saintejeannedarc9460 Жыл бұрын

As someone who was already Christian, how is it now that when you ask forgiveness of sins, it's still a long way to getting forgiven. It used to be when you were convicted of sins, you confessed to God and you knew you were forgiven. Maybe you were compelled to need to confess to someone, because sin was heavier, or maybe you did someone wrong, so you needed to confess to whoever you wronged, but it was simple. In Catholicism, it's not simple. You have to confess to a priest. I have no issue w/ that method, it's a lovely sacrament and many find it very freeing. But then you need to do penance. You're not just forgiven, you need to go earn that somehow. But it's not over there, because you may, or more likely have build up of temporal sin and you have some time to do in purgatory. So then you need to seek indulgences, and do more works to try and lighten your time in purgatory. Maybe you have a relative you loved, but you know they are doing hard time in purgatory, so you need to seek indulgences for them too. I'm told it's not works based, but it seems the work doesn't ever really end to be a great Catholic.

@BjornBear21 Жыл бұрын

@@saintejeannedarc9460 your completely entitled to your opinions. God has led me to conversion so I’m at peace with it. I’ll pray for you.

@BjornBear21 Жыл бұрын

@@JackGleason543 thank you so much and God Bless you.

@saintejeannedarc9460 Жыл бұрын

@@BjornBear21 Thank you for praying for me, I do appreciate that and bless you for it. It's not really about my opinions. I have wondered about Christian converts, and what they make of all that. It looks like a burden to me, so I am genuinely wondering what you think of all that. Doesn't it ever weigh on you?

@rschiwal Жыл бұрын

You don't do good because you want to earn love. You do good because you love.

@KevvoLightswift Жыл бұрын

And we love because He loved us first. 1 John 4:19

@krystleconley6109 Жыл бұрын

@@KevvoLightswiftIn That case The Catholic View has more Biblical Actuality and Factuality than most Modern day Churches in The West Friends 👋🙏

@KevvoLightswift Жыл бұрын

@@krystleconley6109 "And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:24-26

@lothara.schmal5092 Жыл бұрын

@@KevvoLightswift Yes! That is baptism, you being loved and forgiven, the Holy Spirit filling you with grace

@tewkewl 7 ай бұрын

that is the protestant view of salvation by the way.

@TwoBitLinux 7 ай бұрын

Father, as a Protestant all of my life working on converting to Catholicism, I have to say I AM SO THANKFUL I FOUND YOU AND ASCENSION! Thank you so much!

@cjslimcan2008 6 ай бұрын

All the best.

@justinlopezmedia2313 5 ай бұрын

He's using scripture to groom. Catholics don't believe in Jesus alone. They pray to Mary which is not biblical. Only Jesus is equal with God.

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN: IT IS THE BLOOD OF JESUS THAT MAKES ATONEMENT FOR YOUR SOUL AND NOTHING ELSE: God, speaking to Moses, declares: “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”-1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The sacrifice of Jesus and the shedding of his blood on the cross is what makes atonement for the souls of believers.

@dawnlapka3782 Жыл бұрын

"Saved by grace through faith working itself out in love." Amen! Thanks Father Mike Schmitz.

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

@dawnlapka... , it's actually "FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE." That's in Galatians 5:6.

@jacobz2269 Жыл бұрын

God's Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobz2269, can you pls complete the Bible passage by continuing through Ephesians 2:10, and then, make a complete interpretation of the whole passage. Otherwise, you are just cherry-picking Bible verses that suit private interpretation and belief without understanding the intended message of the whole passage. Because as far as I know, since the 5th century when the Catholic Church condemned and denied the Pelagian heresy, we Catholics have never been taught that we can earn our salvation by our good works because salvation is essentially a free gift of God to us, as Fr Mike Schmitz has expressed. But just like how you need to include verse 10 to verses 8 and 9, you have to make sense of the whole Biblical passage. Doesn't your pastor include verse 10 to Ephesians 2:8-9 when he made you understand their version of interpretation of the incomplete Bible passage? (I'm pretty sure he doesn't, does he?) Let's see, @jacobz2269, kindly make sense of verse 10 in relation to verses 8 and 9, and explain it to us here... Thanks.

@huntsman528 Жыл бұрын

Adding to God's Word is tight!!!

@dawnlapka3782 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobz2269 If we do what we do out of love for God and love for each other, that Faith and good works aren't wasted. I Cor. 1 through 23.

@davidmorton2780 Жыл бұрын

Saved by grace, through faith, working itself out through love. You just woke me up. I always listen to you when God tells me to, God bless you Father Mike. You are a blessing to us all, I love you and pray for you every morning. 🙏🏻❤️

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

@davidmorton, it's actually FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE. It's in Galatians 5:6.

@christiandpaul2022 Жыл бұрын

@@voxangeli9205 And on the other side of that.... Protestants beleive all you have to do is announce that Jesus is my Lord and Savior and no matter what they do after that they are going to heaven. It is the punched ticket that can never be taken away. Salvation CAN BE LOST even if you make that declaration. Sin supersedes that declaration and you can lose your salvation.

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

@davidmorton, you bet!

@bobloblawb2593 Жыл бұрын

@@christiandpaul2022 And on the other side of that.... Protestants beleive all you have to do is announce that Jesus is my Lord and Savior and no matter what they do after that they are going to heaven. Name one church that teaches this nonsense? Roman 6:1,2 refutes that lie. Salvation CAN BE LOST even if you make that declaration. Go to the scriptures and show us all in context where salvation of the believer can be lost? Sin supersedes that declaration and you can lose your salvation. 1 Peter 2:24 atoneing for sin is not your perogative. 1 John 1:9 when you confess does God leave some sins out of the cleaning process? 1 John 2:1,2 How many sins did Jesus die for? Baptism is representative of dying to sin and rising as a new creation in Christ so do tell us how we as spritual beings are resposible for cleaning our flesh up? Look what God does with our born again spirit Eph 2:6 . That means our spirit not our flesh is eternally saved . Our flesh is what we live in and work with the Holy Spirit to renew our minds. Romans 7:17,20 points out what sin is in the believers life. Salvation which is a gift from God can not be lost or God is a liar.

@jacobz2269 Жыл бұрын

God's Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

@Fabian-kv9tw Жыл бұрын

I want to be Catholic. Pray for me.

@missihendershot2335 Жыл бұрын

Hi, You can go to your local Catholic Church. They will have a rectory. You can go there and ask questions. They will set up classes for you. To learn about our faith. They will welcome you with open arms.

@donnaostojski5478 Жыл бұрын

Go for it. Be not afraid.

@jordanmeija7384 Жыл бұрын

i pray for you to belive in God and Jesus Christ , and the truth , and that the King James Bible is true, and that you pray and pray and pray and read the bible and read it and read it....And if you are meant to believe, you will.....And when you realize the truth, you will see that it has.nothing to do with organized religion...If you believe in the bible you will see that less than one tenth of one percent of organized religion is based on true doctrine...Of these the furthest one from any semblence of christianity is the catholic church.....i pray God blesses you to see.this, In the name of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, Amen..

@Fabian-kv9tw Жыл бұрын

@@jordanmeija7384 What about the early church father writings?

@bobloblawb2593 Жыл бұрын

Have you repented of your direction in life from following the world to following Christ ? Have you asked Jesus to forgive your sins and accepted His gift of salvation through faith? Do you need to join a church group with questionable history that claims to be the one and only church? You need to see yourself as a believer in Christ first, and a member of a church group second .

@doc-t-8648 Жыл бұрын

I was raised Baptist. The girl i am currently pursuing is a practicing catholic. I am trying to learn about catholicism and this is challenging some of my beliefs but in a good way. This makes sense. You do an excellent job of explaining these things.

@Murph_gaming Жыл бұрын

He really is great.

@simonwadsworth9402 7 ай бұрын

Be careful my friend as Catholicism doctrines can be very unbiblical they deviate from what thw Bible teaches.

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@Rkisosondi Жыл бұрын

I’m Protestant and I love hearing you teach Father Mike! And you are correct. Not all Protestants believe faith only. It takes both!

@KevvoLightswift Жыл бұрын

As do I. I may not always agree with everything the Catholic church teaches, but Father Mike has a God-given ability to explain the nuances of Catholicism in a simplistic manner. And, at least in this case, my Protestant understanding would agree with his. I'm thankful for his ministry to us.

@redeemed99 Жыл бұрын

@@annalovesjesus16I absolutely agree with what you said about faith not accompanied by works is not true saving faith, but I personally don't believe in eternal security, but if you believe it is biblical, how would you explain passages such as: Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26, 2 Peter 2:20-21, I personally would like to know how you would interpret these verses.

@chaplainclaude7384 Жыл бұрын

@annalovesjesus16 exactly. If you believe, you will act a certain way that shows it. But it is still a gift from God. If you give me a gift, it doesn't mean now I have to mow the lawn of your house!

@markmeyer4532 Жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever [believes in him] shall not perish but have eternal life. Romans 10:9-10. If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and [believe in your heart] that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who [believes in him] receives forgiveness of sins through his name. 1 John 5:13. 13 I write these things to you who [believe in the name of the Son of God] so that you may know that you have eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you are [saved through faith], and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God, so that no one can boast. Romans 3:28. 28 We conclude that a person has [God’s approval by faith], not by his own efforts. John 6:40 40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and [believes in him] shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.

@HillbillyBlack Жыл бұрын

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God. God abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. This is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. No one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit. Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will NOT count his sin. Even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved-through Faith. - And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. So now Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. It is the spirit that transforms you. From within. Everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. Jesus said "If you love me, you WILL keep my commandments.” You WILL. The is w characteristic trait of the legitimate regenerate believer.

@matthewthomas3413 Жыл бұрын

"Preach the gospel daily, if necessary, use words. " My favorite Saint quote ever when it comes to talking about this.

@amartinez589 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean if necessary? Did Jesus go around without speaking??? 🫠

@tMatt5M Жыл бұрын

That quote from St Francis is completely made up. Look into it.

@OnlyEnea Жыл бұрын

@@amartinez589preach through your actions and deeds and heart, be like Jesus. If this doesn’t get through to someone and they wonder why you are so graceful and kind and loving, THEN preach the Gospel with words (explain it to them).

@amartinez589 Жыл бұрын

@@OnlyEnea then why don't catholics do it (speak it). You can't speak to something you don't have or know how to receive (grace).

@johnpglackin345 Жыл бұрын

That's an over simplification. You still need to teach if someone ask you what the Church teaches.

@cheryldolan5555 Жыл бұрын

I was raised in the only Catholic family that lived in a town of Protestants, while being wonderful people they always asked me if I was saved. Apparently I should know the time and place when I gave my life to Jesus, but honestly I think I was born believing in him. ThankYou for explaining the difference between faith and works. I was always confused about .

@mollyjv1 Жыл бұрын

When someone asks I answer them, the day I was baptized I am saved! Yes As a Catholic I am saved! But ones saved is not always saved as Protestants claim!

@marksmale827 Жыл бұрын

@@mollyjv1 A wonderful Anglican Christian lady I knew never had a moment of conversion. She simply grew gradually into a profound faith through participation in the Eucharist. She had an amazing gift of intercession, with some remarkable healing occurring through them. Her funeral was triumphant, celebrating her entry into Heaven.

@simonslater9024 Жыл бұрын

Please read my comment. God bless.

@bethanyrose2023 Жыл бұрын

Once saved always saved is a false teaching. Beware! Salvation is conditional. There are conditions to be met before we are saved. These are the verses in the Scriptures. 1 Peter 1:3 Hebrews 3:12 Mathew 24:13 Mark 13:13 John 10:27 John 6 1 Timothy 4 2 Peter 1:3 Revelation 2:4-5 1 Corinthians 9:4 Revelation 3:11.

@bobloblawb2593 Жыл бұрын

@@bethanyrose2023 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead Hebrews 3:12 Take care, brethren, that none of you will ever have an evil and unbelieving heart that will cause you to forsake the living God. 13 Rather, encourage each other every day, as long as it is today, so that none of you will become hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Mathew 24:13 13 But whoever endures to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13 13 You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever stands firm to the end will be saved. John 10:27“My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 1 Timothy 4 . These are the things you must insist upon in your teaching. 12 Let no one regard you with contempt because of your youth, but serve as an example to the believers in your speech and conduct, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 13 Until I arrive, devote yourself to reading,[d] to exhortation, and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift that was bestowed upon you when, as a result of prophecy, the elders laid their hands on you.[e] 15 Meditate on these things and put them into practice so that your progress may be evident to everyone. 16 Be conscientious about your life and your teaching. Persevere in both of these tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and your listeners. 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has bestowed on us everything that is necessary for life and for devotion through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue. Revelation 2:4-5 “However, I have this complaint against you: you have lost the love you had at first. 5 Remember from where you have fallen. Repent and do as you did originally. Otherwise, unless you repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 1 Corinthians 9:4 misquote? Revelation 3:11.11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you already have so that no one may rob you of your crown. Once saved always saved is a false teaching. The problem with saying you are saved but you still live in the world , shows us that there has not been any transformation from the flesh led life, to the Spirit led life. Those who proclaim they are saved and still embrace the world are deceived. Salvation is dependent on God, not us. Jesus atoned for every sin we have committed , are doing and will do and He even nailed the punishments for our sins to the cross Coll 2:9-15 Lots of exhotations to maintain a right relationship with God , there is no denying that , but God does not take His gift of salvation away for any sin, the Holy Spirit never takes away His mark on the believer for any sin , What is saved is our born again spirit not our flesh. Our flesh does not inherit the kingdom of God. Eph 2:6 what does God do with our born again spirit ? Our spirit is incapable of sin and our flesh is filled with sin . Again our flesh counts for nothing . Thank you for your list most of which I looked up. and copied from New Catholic edition.

@Badumtss2468 Жыл бұрын

You need both. Faith and work. You cannot ignore one or the other. Your work should show your faith. And your faith should guide your work.

@HislawisTruth Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@Mr-Clark 10 ай бұрын

What happens to a person who has faith but is incapable of work. Either by being physical or mentally deficient.

@Badumtss2468 10 ай бұрын

@@Mr-Clark God is a just judge.

@lisapippin1695 6 ай бұрын

@@Mr-ClarkThey might do spiritual works of mercy, including praying for others and bearing wrongs patiently.

@pattyhansen7563 5 ай бұрын

@@Mr-Clark not that kind of 'work'. Work as in study of Scripture, praying, contemplation & just plain old Love Thy Neighbor. Don't have to be smart or physically inclined to Love your Neighbor!

@Phoenix-qb7op Жыл бұрын

Such a foundational part of Catholicism, thank you Father Mike for a simple and poignant explanation

@AlexanderBrown77 Жыл бұрын

Acts 15 kJV ♥️ 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 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? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. ♥️ Grace ♥️ Ephesians 1 kJV 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Romans 11 kJV 6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. 🩸 Faith 🩸 Romans 3 kJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@AmandaJ77 Жыл бұрын

Father Mike, I just want to take a moment to let you know how much The Holy Spirit is using you in my life. I was baptized as an infant in the Catholic Church (nearly 46 years ago) but have lived my entire adult life as a Protestant. I have been struggling with chronic health issues since last fall. In early winter, I felt a call towards the Catholic Church. I began listening to you, at first by myself, but in January my husband and four children joined along with me. My oldest, who is 16, was completely opposed at first. Being a homeschooled history lover, and having learned through a Protestant lens, he had some pretty strong objections. I knew that I couldn’t push him, and that if it was The Lord’s will, the Holy Spirit would lead him in time, so I asked if out of respect for our family, he would just listen with us. Here we are eight months later, and the boy has grown quite fond of you! Recently, he shared at the dinner table how badly he feels that you are not married with kids. My husband and I assured him that you had made that choice. Nevertheless, this week he says (when watching a Protestant pastor online), “He has nothing on Father Mike!“ I jokingly said, “ you’re slowly coming to the other side.” He laughed. Anyhow, I would like to ask you to pray for him (his name is Samuel) and for our family. We are facing many challenges in this season of life and for reasons I won’t share here, haven’t planted ourselves in a church. I personally find myself “via media”, as the Anglicans say, but my husband tells me I’m already Catholic. We have so much to do with such little time and many obstacles in the way, but I’m confident The Lord is present and leading us in His goodness and in His perfect timing. The Lord bless you and keep you, Father Mike. You are reaching souls for His magnificent glory. Love in Christ, Amanda

@Luis-vn4ue Жыл бұрын

im not a priest but will pray for you and your family and just add that it would be great if you spoke to a priest about recieving Confirmation as an adult. Then going to confession and partaking in holy communion where you receive the body and blood of Christ, will transform your life. God bless you

@AmandaJ77 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@tinygold772 Жыл бұрын

I contacted my local Catholic Church and am starting RCIA courses there next week after listening to Father Mike’s podcasts

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@akeilareid3195 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been a Protestant for a while. I’m just now learning about this and I feel like my Protestant mindset isn’t allowing me to see how it’s not working for salvation. Please pray for me to understand. 🙏🏾

@bobloblawb2593 7 ай бұрын

Eph 2:1-22 is pretty clear . Salvation is a gift. Salvation is not maintained by you . Salvation being a gift means you do not work for it as it is free. Salvation being free does not mean you accept and go back to the world Roman 6:1,2 Salvation being free and not ever taken away from the believer for any sin 1 John 2:1 means you can live for Christ knowing you are eternally secure.

@Defender_of_Faith 5 ай бұрын

@@bobloblawb2593but you must submit to God's will in order to live for Christ. Your submission and living for Christ is how you cooperate with God's grace.

@bobloblawb2593 5 ай бұрын

@@Defender_of_Faith God's grace is given to you , it is never taken away . you do the works that God has created you for, not for anything ,but because our salvation is secured in Christ who lives in us. Cooperating with God's grace sounds a lot like a job description vs the what the gospel gives us. If we repent , are baptized , and are born again , but do absolutely no works , you see the results in 1 Cor 3:10-15

@Defender_of_Faith 5 ай бұрын

@@bobloblawb2593 be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. And having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. In the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever.

@bobloblawb2593 5 ай бұрын

@@Defender_of_Faith This seems to be the concept that roman Catholics are taught , that protestants who go by faith do nothing . That is false as all believers are to be spreading the gospel in word and deed and showing Christ by how they live . Faith without works is a dead useless faith which is what James points to . However salvation is a gift not worked for and faith in God's promises is paramount not works to enhance God's free gift.

@joannmaciorowski8386 Жыл бұрын

I was at a Bible study and someone said catholics are saved through works. I said, " no they don't. They believe in Christ's atonement. " And I'm not even a catholic, yet😊

@anthonyscheibmeir2444 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@anthonyscheibmeir2444 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and may God Bless your soul.

@anthonyscheibmeir2444 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and may God bless your soul.

@carolinecoulson6578 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU! So many people get that wrong 😭

@SeanzGarage Жыл бұрын

John 14:12 sums up the Catholic view pretty well in my opinion. Thank you for standing up for the truth and correcting the misrepresentation of what Catholics actually believe. As you say, we believe that God paid for our sins and that our works do not earn our ticket to heaven. However, if you love someone, you'll show it. Why would God desire only empty words? We show our faith by how we live our lives and through true faith we are saved.

@jameskearney4100 Жыл бұрын

Father Mike you don't know how close this came to my own life. I stopped playing guitar about 30 years ago. I was very good and played professionally all over the Med. and Middle East. I think I will now start again. Thank you for this message. God Bless you !!!

@MorreHope Жыл бұрын

Again Grace, working its way out; in your life; as what you will begin to practice; Faith in your guitar; that which will be Worked on by your fingers; as you play; so lovely and true to what was given to you; the gift of the Guitar.

@AlexanderBrown77 Жыл бұрын

♥️ James 1 kJV 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 🤔 what tribe of Israel is the Catholic Church?

@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk 8 ай бұрын

I'm a Jewish convert to the Catholic Faith and I don't know what tribe I am genetically, but being adopted by God and becoming a sister of Jesus, I'm in His Tribe now -- tribe of Judah.

@jameskearney4100 8 ай бұрын

@@AlexanderBrown77 The 12.

@AlexanderBrown77 8 ай бұрын

@@jameskearney4100 ♥️ Jew and Gentile. Romans 1 KJV ✝️🩸 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ✝️ gospel🩸 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 4 KJV 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 🤔 Faith in what? Romans 3 KJV 🩸 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

@orbeuniversity Жыл бұрын

Incredible! In the last five days I have been trying to better understand the relationship between Salvation, Faith, and Works and you have provided the best analogy to better understand this relationship. Thank you. 6:25 Analogy. 7:39 Explanation.

@geedee512 Жыл бұрын

Last year around this time I got fired from my job after 25 years. I was involved in a physical altercation that I didn't start but I finished. After 3 months I got my job back. Things are going well. My mother passed away 2 months ago and I've been dealing with that. Anyways, I just want to say during that 3 month of unemployment it was the worst time of my life. I watched this channel regularly along with online masses. I just was so down. I felt suicidal. I'm doing better but I just want to let whoever is watching this that tough times do get better. God loves. Christ loves us. I just don't want to be that guy who abandons God when things are good. Things are good but praise Jesus. I feel loved. I feel like I'm stronger in faith and I put my trust in God first. Its tough but I try. Thank you for this channel. Thank you lord for my life, sight, breath, ability to walk, to laugh, to pay my bills, to go to work, to make my lunch, to fill my tank with gas, to wake up without panic and so much fear, my Healthcare plan, and most importantly to try to walk in God's love.

@johnpglackin345 Жыл бұрын

Don't rely on your Healthcare plan. Also if you are Catholic please confess your suicidal thoughts to a Catholic Priest.

@angielay3313 7 ай бұрын

I love your attitude of gratitude. So glad you made it out of the valley. God is so good. ♥️

@tomlazer1124 6 ай бұрын

thank you for your beautiful words. God bless you.

@Multijoe84 3 ай бұрын

@@johnpglackin345I would never confess to a priest. Never believed that

@johnpglackin345 3 ай бұрын

@@Multijoe84 I am sorry but all sins must be confessed to a Catholic Priest. And if you are sincere Christ will absolve you. If you don't do this you will not get to Heaven.

@rolandtoth4361 Жыл бұрын

I just love this guy. Even I quit the catholic church before. This kind of teaching is able to show us the true face and belief of the Mega Church of the Vatican. Great job brother🙋‍♂️

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@martyvestal1222 Жыл бұрын

I’m always excited when I see a new posting by Father Mike and love his teaching and sharing of his heart! His face radiates love!! 0:02

@jalakor 5 ай бұрын

At 3:37. I’m a non-denominational Christian who is soon to marry a Catholic. That’s a whole thing that she and I are working to pray for guidance from God as far as where He seeks to place us, so I won’t get too deep into that. From my understanding, and you’ve so far in the video said all things I agree with, we are saved through a relationship with Christ, and if we truly have faith, God will call us to action, to serve, to spread the Gospel, etc. It’s easy for people to forget that we largely hold the same values, Protestants and Catholics. I believe God will place me and my future wife where He needs us most, church-wise. Where He needs us to serve His kingdom and raise the next generation to know Him. Edit: Yeah I agree with all that, even as a non-Catholic :)

@Danielswife Жыл бұрын

So solid, so true. All of a sudden I am falling in love with God again. And falling in love with the Catholic Church. I grew up Protestant.

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@Stevosutanto Жыл бұрын

Hey brother thanks for the nice explanation! I used to be a catholic and now I go to a non denominational church who loves the Bible. I’m glad you are making a movement that’s more bible based rather than church traditions. In the end I believe we are saved because of our faith in Jesus and by the fruits we produce in the church we are planted. It’s not about Catholics vs Protestants but Jesus’ prayer in John 17, which is for the unity of all believers in Jesus Christ. My hope and prayer is that one day all churches can be united and stand firm against the worldly influence of the world. May God continue to bless your work being the light in the Catholic Church. Amen

@jeffroberts760 3 ай бұрын

Please go back to the one true Church

@froggalb1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Father Mike! I have been a Catholic all my life and I have never heard this explained before!! You moved me to tears!! I am so grateful to you!!

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@adama5363 Жыл бұрын

Help me Lord. You'll always use my gifts the best that I can. I try but sometimes I get frustrated when people are lazy and try to make you do more. Forgive me for those times

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@Bigchilezlife Жыл бұрын

God bless you Father Mike!!!! I attended the Dodger Staduim Rosary Rally with Bishop Strickland! and 50,000 catholics!! plus christians and one jewish rabbi!! i was a warrior that day

@MorreHope Жыл бұрын

Wow that is awesome.

@pocketvelero Жыл бұрын

Plus *other Christians Catholics are Christians.

@michaelphillips5786 Жыл бұрын

@@MorreHope Catholic Christians, that's what we are, Catholic Christians.

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelphillips5786, we Catholics are the original and historical Christians.

@WashingtonDC99 Жыл бұрын

Wow 👏 Thank God for all of those who participated in this event. God bless you all. Viva Cristo Rey ❤

@adama5363 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike for all the work that you do for the Lord. I watch so much of your work on these different kind of podcasts. God bless you

@AlexanderBrown77 Жыл бұрын

♥️ I have a question what tribe of Israel is the Catholic Church? James 1 kJV 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

@samemery Жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderBrown77 the Catholic Church is the Church that Christ founded, entrusted to the Apostles, and thus has persisted the world's attempts to destroy it by God's grace and the working of the Holy Spirit. God has kept the Catholic Church standing for almost 2000 years

@AlexanderBrown77 Жыл бұрын

@@samemery ⬅️ ✝️🩸 2 Corinthians 4 kJV 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 1 Corinthians 15 kJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 2 kJV 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 2 Thessalonians 1 kJV 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

@AlexanderBrown77 Жыл бұрын

@@samemery ♥️ 1 John 5 kJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

@franmosconi4680 Жыл бұрын

God bless you, Father Mike, and everyone watching Ascension Presents!

@AscensionPresents 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your generous gift! 💛

@MM22272 Жыл бұрын

Father Mike is unpacking the amazing and divine gift of his priesthood to share with all of us. We could say that his present is his presence wherever he serves God and us. Hallelujah. Ad majorem Dei gloriam! Pax et bonum.

@BlackWingedSeraphX Жыл бұрын

4:20 Onwards and 5:26 This is VERY important! We have to active in the world and trying to make it a better place!

@tomlombardo6051 Жыл бұрын

HOLY SMOKES!! I was literally just arguing this with a friend just as you uploaded this! Thanks Father Mike Schmitz!

@SeanzGarage Жыл бұрын

Ask your friend how they reconcile this verse John 14:12. I'm truly curious. This particular verse from Jesus's own mouth makes the relationship between faith and works crystal clear.

@Kjvbible1611t 11 ай бұрын

@@SeanzGaragethoughts on Romans 4:5 kjv?

@SeanzGarage 11 ай бұрын

@@Kjvbible1611t The scripture is discussing whether gentiles should have to be circumcised in accordance with Jewish law. Is it the works of the law (in this case circumcision) that conveys righteousness or is it faith. Romans 2:25:26 (but really for multiple chapters). What good is works without faith? The scripture references Abraham's faith saying that he "believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness" Abraham would have sacrificed his son. He trusted and he believed God and was willing to do as God commanded of him. He was credited according to his faith, because God knew his heart. Consider Romans 2:12-16 God knows all of our hearts. This is why Catholics do not believe that they are saved specifically by works but rather that works are an outward expression of true faith. It is not the works themselves that earn our salvation. It is God's grace that He makes available to us through faith and in faith we serve. Again, those who believe in God will at least try to do as he commands. Just like Abraham did as God commanded before God's angel stopped his blade. Gen 22:9-19 "because you have *done* this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, indeed i will greatly bless you"

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@jizsanthosh1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you GOD for the number of lives, thinking and perspectives you change through Fr.Mike.. I pray Fr.Mike gets the grace and zeal to continue and expand this work of amazing grace.. 🙏

@happygirl7258 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@margaretBauman Жыл бұрын

Father Mike is a Godsend. I tell everyone I know about him...Thank you God!!

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@ExodusPrime-x5h 6 ай бұрын

I'm probably going to become Catholic, I have been so wrong about so many things and I'm sorry for fighting against the church so much. I'm tired and I want to come home.

@ohwhataday7171 5 ай бұрын

❤🙏. You’re in my prayers.

@ExodusPrime-x5h 5 ай бұрын

@@ohwhataday7171 thank you. I'm on my way. Currently doing the RCIA ✌️

@Jen-CelticWarrior 2 ай бұрын

@@ExodusPrime-x5h, Welcome home, prodigal son or daughter! I became Catholic 6 years ago after a LOT of homework. Always thought “those Catholics” were wrong in all of it. I believed all the lies and propaganda put out by non-Catholics. I decided to attend RCIA, just for information and to gain weapons for fighting Catholicism. And now I’m a Catholic. 😄 Welcome home, @Given_Grace!🙏🏼💕💜

@timothyhowell7444 2 ай бұрын

I surrendered to the lord after 52 years and was confirmed into the church at this year’s Easter Vigil after going thru the RCIA program! It has been the greatest gift of my life.

@thesolaraquarium 2 ай бұрын

Read the Book of James, especially 1&2. It is a condemnation of the entire protestant movement. Luther, the original protestant, could see the problem but amazingly no protestant can reconcile this in their mind, though they try to. Luther referred to it as a work of straw. Faith and Works. There is no ‘faith alone’. They have inserted the word ‘alone’ and thereby corrupted our sacred text and perverted their minds.

@TatianaKhoury-zh3gm 5 ай бұрын

I was saved two years ago as an adult. Grew up in a family who hated Jesus. Then baptized in a Protestant church and my whole life and heart changed. I am convinced that *most* Catholics and Protestants are describing the same thing just in different ways. How salvation has been described to me both by Protestants and Catholics matches with what I have experienced.

@fram1111 Жыл бұрын

More than one pastor has told me not to worry about confusion. They said that if I believe in Jesus and say the magic words, ‘Jesus, I believe in you,’ then I’m golden and going to heaven. I wish I could write and explain as clearly as you. You have a gift that is easy to spot, but I will continue to pray for you because I am aware of how badly the devil attacks a good priest.

@Kristiehornbuckle Жыл бұрын

I have been catholic for 55 years and god does give me so much mercy and grace. Looking towards him gives me JOY. It is still hard to follow sometimes, but My Lord will save me and us all. Good piece Fthr. Mike; did I do something or not do something? With the Grace of God I pray I get there through faith and works!

@IvanGarcia-cx5jm 7 ай бұрын

I thought the guitar analogy was too extended at first, but then I realized it makes sense to explain the faith/works issue. You can receive a guitar for free, the best, unlimited classes by the best instructor, and even free guitar repairs if it breaks. But all of that is worthless unless you play the guitar, and strive to deepen you guitar skills and knowledge.

@Lola-zy2vs 11 күн бұрын

I don't understand how anyone could listen to this man and not be moved to become Catholic. I'm convinced Fr. Mike is a living saint; on fire with the Holy Ghost. God bless him and all of the people at Ascension Press.

@maxa.759 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for your unconditional love ❤️ Amen 🙏

@visitor5009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so candid and clear. Hope our Protestants brothers and sisters in Christ can see this. G'd bless Fr. Mike !

@nnmgt0 Жыл бұрын

How about Protestant non-binaries?

@alfredynda2488 Жыл бұрын

@nnmgt0 what about?

@KevvoLightswift Жыл бұрын

Protestant here. I'm very thankful for Father Mike. While I don't agree on everything, he truly has a gift for explaining difficult concepts in simple ways.

@jamescunningham4180 7 ай бұрын

God bless father Mike for his words! Thank you so much! 🙏✝️💯

@albertmadrigaljr Жыл бұрын

earlier today i seen a video that talked about this same topic & getting another one today by Fr Mike is just great reminder we must help those who are less fortunate, God Bless everyone on Earth.

@Vintage_GenX 7 ай бұрын

As a protestant, this is exactly what I believe and almost all of my protestant brothers and sisters believe this as well. Those that just "believe" and go on their merry way to do whatever, have NOT read their bible. Another great video Fr. Mike 😃

@cba4389 7 ай бұрын

So you claim Jesus Christ lied when he said "It is finished"? Why does he cite the Book of James when the Book of James is about fellowship, not salvation? If you're catholic you have an excuse to not read the Bible, but you are without excuse while claiming to be protestant. Are you sure you're not catholic?

@Vintage_GenX 7 ай бұрын

@@cba4389 Yes, very much a protestant. As for my statement, I can see why someone would misunderstand what I meant. First I do NOT believe that there is one thing anyone can do to "help" in gaining their salvation. What I was trying to say was that there are those that think that saying a little prayer and then continuing to live life on their terms without a changed heart have a issue. We all continue to sin, but Christ changed my heart and I can see and repent...AND I know that Christ saved me from death. Others just hold the attitude that they can do what ever they want because they have a "get out of jail free" card....heart has not changed. I Totally reject works based salvation !

@tewkewl 7 ай бұрын

protestants and catholics are saying the same thing in different ways... well, those who are as educated as this padre.

@cba4389 7 ай бұрын

@@Vintage_GenX You are implying a merit system that requires a minimum level of spiritual maturity or grace is revoked. I understand that God offering salvation with no strings attached and no small print sounds too good to be true. With God, it is true. You also act like living spiritually has no benefit and nobody would do it unless it was required for salvation. Its the difference between not committing a crime because you might get caught and not committing a crime because it's wrong. Grace is the only option that insures the only motivation is a love for what is right.

@Vintage_GenX 7 ай бұрын

@@cba4389 I am NOT implying a merit system. Your heart has either been changed or not. There is NOTHING you can do to merit/earn your salvation.

@Joe67888 9 ай бұрын

James makes a valid point, however, one should not necessarily conclude that one HAS to do good works in addition to his salvation by Grace through Faith in Jesus. The truly saved person is saved by Grace by faith in Jesus and the result is one desires to do good works, not because he HAS TO, but because HE WANTS to. Thank you for the teaching. It is a pleasure to do that which we, the saved, want to do because of our love and appreciation of what Jesus has done for us. It's all about Him. Not us.

@russelloverland9508 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Father Mike you are always in my prayers, as you ask every day in the catechism podcasts, you have inspired my journey towards a better understanding of our heavenly father.

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@shekarjohnsonk1941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr.Mike for all your Godly messages. Ive subscribed and listening to your Bible in a year podcast too. You are such a blessing to our Catholic Church. I Thank God and praise Jesus our Lord for working mightily through you. ❤

@donkilluminati123 3 ай бұрын

@movingforwardinfaith Жыл бұрын

God bless you Fr. Mike! ❤🙏

@babygirl-9529 3 ай бұрын

I have been watching Fr. Mike’s videos since April. Off and on, as a former Protestant, I’ve struggled with what I’ve been brought up to believe as a non-Catholic Christian. But now, a few months later, in the early hours of the morning at almost 5am, I have fully decided to start OCIA in September and actually commit my life to Christ as a Catholic. I know it will take a lot of work, time, prayer, and effort, but I’m willing and excited to do this because Jesus was willing to give up everything for me. And I want to enter into the Church He created. ❤️✝️❤️‍🔥🙏🏻

@JesusIScalling777 Ай бұрын

I'm not Catholic, I'm a non-denominational Christian, but I appreciate this video. Very true points here! God Bless you!

@lauraabrodsky8155 Жыл бұрын

Oh Fr. Mike! That was an awesome explanation. God Bless you and your work. 🙏🙏🙏

@catflower2018 Жыл бұрын

I'm Catholic and this was one of those things I just had to take on faith because I didnt understand it despite years of people trying to explain it to me. The guitar metaphor helped. I think I understand now. Thank you!

@SeanzGarage Жыл бұрын

John 14:12 From the mouth of Jesus himself and couldn't be anymore clear.

@basstheangelo Жыл бұрын

It’s easier when you think of it as God already gave you an A in class. All you have to do is maintain it because you have faith in Him. If you don’t do your homework, assignments, pass the exams you’re going to fail that class. So without works faith is not faith at all. Works is needed for faith to work.

@Syrin23 11 ай бұрын

@@basstheangelo What about someone who didn't believe that God gave him an A in the class but aced all the assignments, tests, homework etc. just out of determination and dedication? Supposedly, that person still fails because they didn't believe that God gave them an A, even if they had better test results than those who believed.

@17CW68fNv Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fr Mike. Thank you for your constant encouragement. It's very uplifting. May the Lord bless your efforts. God Bless. Claire.

@staceyv7408 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike, for everything you do. After listening to this I finally feel clarity. I have bounced around in many different churches in the past 20 years trying to put words to what I believed in my heart. The "Bible in a year" is also filling in all the gaps and providing context for what I have learned in piecemeal thus far. I am only a 100 days into the Bible in a year, but I am comforted and have peace in my path now. May God lead me wherever He will. I am all in. God Bless You

@0hn0haha Жыл бұрын

The way it was explained to me - we are saved by faith but the way you prove your faith is by works - faith is the substance of things hoped for, works are the substance of faith.

@roughcollielover1784 Жыл бұрын

I was raised in a Baptist church and I agree 100% with this truth.

@daguroswaldson257 9 ай бұрын

You left the Proteatants for these insolent... Just kidding. I am an ecumenical Pentecostal, and I believe in the brotherhood of all congregations of Christianity.

@kimtran8076 Жыл бұрын

Father, I have been away from your video for a while. Just wondering have you been out in the sun a lot? It’s so beautiful to hear your explanation of what the Lord works on having us to understand. It’s like God is the Doctor in saving our lives,and you’re his nurse.

@jmdsservantofgod8405 Жыл бұрын

Don’t confuse works with your track record with sin! Works is the actions you take by faith for God. Good stuff! The more you do in love for God and people can get you rewards and crowns in heaven!

@markmeyer4532 Жыл бұрын

That is exactly opposite of what scripture says.

@TomBombadil515 9 ай бұрын

@markmeyer4532 To which part do you take issue? For receiving eternal gifts? Matthew 6:19-20 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Or do you take issue with your works revealing your faith in Christ? James 2:19 “But someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:22 *Speaking of Abraham* “You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works.”

@lanettefouche-ic5fn Жыл бұрын

You Father Mike have the God given gift of explaining so clearly the gift of God's complete love. Thank you

@LindaSpears-h9c Жыл бұрын

Father Mike we need more like you. Thankfully for you.❤

@rosem6877 Жыл бұрын

When we were young many years ago there was a saying which made us kids roll our eyes, which originated in the early 1900s “Put your money where your mouth (or heart in the 1800s) is.” meaning of course to fully commit everything of value that you had. Faith without works/actions is not “real” yet, think of the marvelous commitment/actions our priests and religious and laypeople ministries make as a life expression of Faith.

@sally0404 Жыл бұрын

Faith without works is like words without actions

@pstarmawrie Жыл бұрын

May God bless you Fr Mike, and may you always be in good health both in body and soul. You have helped me a lot with my Faith.

@lriellriel6462 Жыл бұрын

Father Schmitz is a blessing from God.He has changed my life and I love him with all my heart.

@jmdsservantofgod8405 Жыл бұрын

Faith is required! Works after Faith shows you love Jesus and are thankful for what he did for you!

@bibleman8010 Жыл бұрын

Why did Luther notice that believers often do not do the good works that result from saving faith. He blames them for taking advantage of the liberty they have and for not being committed to the gospel. The Gospel, by which they have been delivered from burdens and troubles so manifold, and might feel a little shame because like pigs and dogs they retain no more of the Gospel than such a lazy, pernicious, shameful, carnal liberty! Why wasn’t Faith alone enough for him Luther asks this question can you answer it How can it be that some people have enough faith to be saved but not enough to do good works that are pleasing to God? 1 Corinthians 13 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. "SEE HOW A PERSON IS JUSTIFIED BY WORKS AND NOT BY FAITH ALONE" James 2:24 "IF I HAVE FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE THEN I AM NOTHING" 1 Cor 13:2 "THE ONE WHO ENDURES TO THE END, THE SAME SHALL BE SAVED" Matthew 24:13 "FAITH OF ITSLEF, IF NOT ACCOMPANIED BY WORKS, IS DEAD" James 2:17 "JUST AS A BODY WITHOUT A SPIRIT IS DEAD? SO IS FAITH WOTHOUT WORKS ALSO DEAD" James 2:26 "FAITH HOPE AND LOVE...AND THE GREATEST OF THESES IS (not faith) LOVE" 1 Cor13:13 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV📖 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God--not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:8-10) Romans 2:6-7 Here’s what Paul says: For he will render to every man according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.😉😉

@summergracezuniga6839 Жыл бұрын

My parish priest once told me that we were saved at Baptism, we are being saved currently as we live and got to reconciliation, and we will be saved at the end in the final judgment. Thank you Fr. Mike, this is such an important topic. 👏

@johnpglackin345 Жыл бұрын

You also have to believe in what He taught.

@wilsoneusebio777 Жыл бұрын

Baptism is part os dalvation too and that's biblical. Good works don't save but are needed for salvation... the big protestant problem is saying that good works are not needed fo salvation. That's their faith alone evil doctrine. Biblical answer is in James 2, 14-26 and Matthew 25, 31-46. We must be careful with those heresies that want to discard the church and make follow these so-called superheroes. You have to study about the first church and then see why there are 66,000 protestants sects. The Bible is clear in Matthew 16, 16-19. Jesus founded his church and it is indestructible... it's logical that it is the Catholic, the others go with the heretic Martin Luther. A traitor to the church who betrayed JESUS like Jude and ended up hanging himself just like Jude, who betrays the church, betrays Christ because the church is so important that it is the body of Christ. Ephesians 5, 23. 1 Corinthians 12, 12-28. Whoever leaves the church is not a Christian, he is an antichrist. 1 John 2, 18-19. John 17, 21 clearly says that JESUS wants unity and not sect divisions. Ephesians 3, 21 we must give glory to God forever in his church, which is the pillar and base of the truth. 1 Timothy 3, 15. We should not listen to those who come with new doctrines or stray from God. 2 John 1, 8-11. Galatians 1, 6-10. Isaiah 56.10-11 [10] His guardians are all blind, none of them know anything. They are all stupid dogs, incapable of barking. They would lie down, they would like to doze. [11] Those voracious dogs are never satisfied, and they are the shepherds! They do not know how to discern, each one takes his way, all, until the end, in pursuit of his own benefit. Protestant sects are neither evangelical nor Christian. Only the Catholic Church is truly Christian and evangelical. The others claim to be evangelical, but they are not. Example: The Gospel of John 6, 48-71 says that JESUS truly dwells in consecrated bread and wine, but Protestants deny the real presence and only say that it is a symbol. The Gospel of John never says it is a symbol. As John 20, 21-23 and James 5, 16 JESUS gives his church the power to forgive sins, Protestants say no, that they do not confess and that men cannot forgive sins and therefore contradict Christ and the word of God. John 2, 1 says that Mary intercedes even when JESUS has no plans to perform a miracle, Protestants contradict the gospel and say no. John 17, 20-26: Be one as the father and I are one, be united, but the Protestants separated from the church and among them are divided into more than 66,000 sects. John 19, 26-27 It says that JESUS gave his mother Mary as a mother to his disciple John and equal to the church, she is a spiritual mother. Protestants say no. Matthew 16, 18-19 JESUS gave Peter authority over the other apostles and left him as the main leader of the church, as pope, father or leader. Like Isaiah 22, 20-22, it says that when a king gives the keys to his servant who becomes the father of the community, JESUS is the king of kings and his community is the church, that is why the Catholic church has a pope. In Matthew 25, 31-46 JESUS criticizes very strongly those who do not do works for others, and Protestants criticize the Catholic Church because it teaches that good works should be done. Protestants teach that we are saved only by grace, when in truth we were saved in the past, JESUS gave himself on the cross by grace and saved us, but to do good works. Ephesians 2, 8-10. The key is in verse 10 that they do not read and in another book that Luther tried to eliminate because this agrees with the Catholic Church doctrine and contradicts that evil heresy. That book is James because in chapter 2, 14-26 it says that faith without works is dead faith and ask. Can that faith save you without works? Even stronger is what Jesus will say about works on the day of judgment. Matthew 25, 31-46. Baptism, Galatians 3, 27 says that through baptism we give ourselves to Christ and JESUS said let the children come to me and do not prevent it. 1 Peter 3, 21 also says that through baptism we are saved ... because as Galatians 3, 27 says through it we give ourselves to CHRIST !! He also says that it does not consist of bathing to clean the body in a river or beach, that was the baptism of John the Baptist and it is over. So the protestants prevent children from reaching Christ and deny them salvation. This is only a summary of the gospels, if we had to be other topics in the apostolic letters, we will also see other contradictions of the Protestants with the gospel of JESUS CHRIST! The cross, moving to another faith, prayer to the dead, purgatory, repeated prayers, the images, say that Mary had more children, they say that the bible is the truth and the bible itself says that the CHURCH is the pillar and foundation of the Truth 1 Timothy 3, 15. They say that it does not matter to be in any church, etc. Quite the opposite of what the word of God teaches! kzbin.info/door/RT7jcpX9kOtrlwhyV9X30A

@bethanyrose2023 Жыл бұрын

Amen. Well said

@jeffreysharp8526 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Father for the excellent video explaining the difference between faith and works. It wasn't until I came into the Church that the word "participate" was used & it came as a revelation - rather like seeing sunshine for the first time. Your efforts are deeply appreciated. Pax.

@happygirl7258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike!

@ponea.2.z947 Жыл бұрын

I believe in the most high in this message. Working is a must. Believe in faith and hope is always or all ways.

@ponea.2.z947 Жыл бұрын

Basic Instructions Before Living Earth = B.I.B.L.E.

@peterpatterson3435 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fr Mike without Grace and Faith and Good Works! Suffering for Souls God's Love Reign ❤️ 🙏🏻✝️📖📿

@RonaldC Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this message father! I am a new and upcoming Catholic, and this in particular was a facet of faith that I was unsure about. This video came at just the right time! God bless!

@SeanzGarage Жыл бұрын

*John 14:12* sums up the Catholic view pretty well in my opinion. Catholics do believe that we are saved by faith. But understanding what it means to be faithful is the key. Faith is not shown by empty words. God sees our faith and love for Him by how we live our lives and if we do what he has commanded us to do. *Mark 12:30-31*

@jeanmariedenning62 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic as usual ! Thank you Fr. Mike !

@SchonRose286 7 ай бұрын

Finally ! Thank you! I have protestants bugging me about this. Thank you for saying this correctly !

@kathleenb7463 5 ай бұрын

You made this so clear, thank you so much. Been Catholic my whole life, never heard this explained so clearly as you just did hear Father Mike. God bless you. Keep the truth coming....thank you.

@dmitryostrovsky5763 Ай бұрын

Thanks for choosing to be a Priest. Moreover, thanks also for striving to be an exceptionally good Priest. Dima

@jaimefernandez4899 Жыл бұрын

Jesus also said, those who remain in me (faith) will produce good fruit, the branches that do not produce fruit (good works) are cutoff and thrown into the fire!

@specialteams28 Жыл бұрын

The guitar that Fr. Mike mentioned is a 1959 Gibson Les Paul with golden sunburst finish and the man giving guitar lessons is Jimmy Page.

@seans.131 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@budcurtis4512 7 ай бұрын

I'm not Catholic but this is the best treatment of faith and works. Faith working by love.

@Spiritof76Catholic Жыл бұрын

l’m thinking this Fr Mike video is his best ever. The fact that our proof texting separated brothers and sisters are screaming their opposition verifies that it is. Jesus is the reason for the Catholic Church.

@evemahony671 Жыл бұрын

I’m blessed to be a practicing Catholic. Hod has carried me through many trials. I am so grateful. I praise His Beloved Son and greatly honor His Beloved Queen, Mary! ❤❤❤❤

@thomaziphonex9032 10 ай бұрын

Jesus and His Word teach... You are saved by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). All who rely on observing the law (commandments) are under a curse (Galatians 3:10). Salvation occurs at the moment you believe the Gospel .....How that Christ died for our sins, was buried & rose again 3rd day..... (Jesus made himself the substitute for our sins & our sins are dead & buried & forgiven / He rose the 3rd day as proof that God the Father accepted his shed blood as the once and final payment for our sins ) (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 / Ephesians 1:13-14/ Hebrews 9:12/ Act 20:28/ Romans 3:25 / 2 Cor 5:21 Colossians 2:13). Jesus purifies sin (Hebrews 1:3). You can know for sure you are saved (1 John 5:13). The sacrifice of Jesus is finished (John 19:30). The Pope and his church teach... You are saved by faith plus works. Obedience to the commandments is a condition for salvation. Salvation is a process from baptism through purgatory. Purgatory purifies sin. You are condemned if you claim to be saved. The sacrifice of Jesus continues in daily Mass. As you can see these two teachings directly oppose one another. One is based & rooted on scripture, the word of God. & the other on the word of men. You must make the choice as to which is true and which is deception. Your choice will determine your eternal destiny.

@katenitzken4876 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful for explaining the Catholic position. We believe Jesus has come to save us by grace, so we work out our salvation by loving those who He loves! ❤

@MidwestPyro55 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you Father Mike!

@WilliamKister Жыл бұрын

Salvation and Sanctification are two different things. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (ESV)

@oliverclark5604 Жыл бұрын

to William Kister, thank you for this distinction between salvation of 'be-ing' need and sanctification by 'doing' gift. Thinking works as sanctification gift and heart having faith in need of salvation are inseparable and qualitatively equal. Having faith is a need met by God's gift of faith. That there are extreme tensions between gift and need is due to diseased family member identity need of union occult as hidden, incest connected as substitute mate, grooming of procreation role gift of emotionally and or psychologically vulnerable family members in their roles to purport to presume this gift is a need as a non-economic status of "higher vocation" (Pope St John Paul 2's Council for the Family "Guidelines", TTMHS, PCF, 1995, 35; cf. St Paul 1 Cor 7:25-34) for economic advantages of the families of these groomers by tax-exemption embezzlements and lower insurance cost by fraud.

@tammylemoine3019 Жыл бұрын

Fr Mike, we are missing Fr Mark Beard here in Louisiana. I have always listened to you also and have been sharing your talks to everyone via Facebook. Appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for our Faith. We need this so badly in this world now🙏🙏🙏🙏😘

@richardc751 9 ай бұрын

Father Mike, you teach me something each and every time I truly appreciate it. God bless you.

@rosemorales3135 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alexandercruz3796 Жыл бұрын

First 🥇 Your instruction and wisdom are invaluable. Thank you for your wonderful ministry 🙏🏾

@jacobtnp4906 Жыл бұрын

So a few things: On Matthew 7: Those who said "Lord Lord" were NEVER known by God, so to say they had actual faith is just simply not possible. The point of that passage is that they DIDNT submit their intellect and will to Christ. They even did works but didnt have faith, they only claimed they did. On James 2: Notice what is being defined here. "Faith without works is dead." This does not mean that works are responsible for your salvation in any way, but that instead works are demonstrating a living faith. That's the entire point of the passage; that works justify (or vindicate/prove true) a person when they claim to have faith! It is vitally important to understand the context of James 2. "Justified" is being used not in the theological sense of the word, but the dictionary definition, this is why a person isnt "justified by faith alone" because they are not proven to have living faith if they have no evidence of it! James' original question is: "Does that faith save him" so James is only distinguishing between a living faith and a dead faith. He leaves no possibility to claim works play a role in our salvation, otherwise James would be blatantly contradicting Paul in Romans 4:4-5 - "Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift, but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifes the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness" If our works justified us before God, then we would have a contradiction, but we do not when we understand the correct context of what James is discussing. On Matthew 25: Again, this shows how works are evidence of faith. Both groups claimed faith, but only one had true faith, demonstrated by living it out. Not every claim to faith is a genuine trust in Christ. We all know people who claim to be Christian and live lives opposed to him. This is why we need to understand the Bible in its entirety before making statements that contradict the writings of Paul explaining the gospel like Fr. Mike is doing here. Believe Paul when he writes in Romans 1:16-17 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, 'The righteous shall live by faith'" Live by faith, and you will naturally do the good works that "God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Eph. 2:10b). We are saved by Grace through faith alone, and we walk and love in faith, as God has promised.

@peacefu1 Жыл бұрын

God gave me the gift of the guitar and also gave me the gift to be able to play it. It all comes from the Father! Praise God now and forever!

@kaytlinrainemusic 5 ай бұрын

We've been trying to explain this as Catholics but its amazing how few want to listen and admit that they bought into a lie. Thank you Fr. Mike for always having the words to convey these deep and for whatever reason divisive ideas to believers and non-believers alike. So happy to see so many potential converts and renewed Catholics in the comment section. How ever you got here, how ever you started, you're here right now. God bless you.

@HillbillyBlack 3 ай бұрын

TRUE belief comes with it actionable results. The divide here is perception. RC's say we are saved by grace through faith but then forget true saving faith has actions. Non Catholics who know the bible and are truly redeemed know that actionable faith is of the spirit, not human will. RCC says "ok you are catholic, saved by grace, now you MUST COOPERATE with that grace by actions of will" Bible trusting believers redeemed and indwelt by the spirit says "I am saved by Grace THROUGH faith not of my self. My faith is also not of me. My works are Gods works not my works. He works in and through me rather than me working in and through him." For example: Galatians 5:19 "Now the works of the flesh are evident......" Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is....." One is works on our own accord, the other is action produced not of the flesh or our nature but of the spirit ALONE. Thats the key here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back up abit, Notice the difference here... Galatians 5:4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. Grace applies to unredeemed AND redeemed. But notice what is absent for those that fall? !!!! FAITH !!!! Grace THORUGH Faith is True salvation. But Grace is applied even to the unredeemed or else they would suffer release to a debased mind as Romans 1 says. OSAS is false. OSAS is someone claiming GRACE without legitimate faith and living how they want unrestricted by a sprite they never Possessed. They are the Seed that fell on the rock, sprung up and fell away fast without firm ROOT. Faith alone is TRUTH because Faith alone gives fruit from the spirit within. God is the worker of our works. Not us.

@PatrickSteil Жыл бұрын

And also. Works are required for Salvation. Why? Because if Christians don’t do the work of the Church, the next generation will never know Jesus. We need to work like the Apostles - like the Saints. Not for our own boasting but to be the Body of Christ and for His plan of Salvation for the World. You cannot separate Faith and Works. Thank you Lord for giving us your Church so that we might know your Truth!!!

@kjvbiblebelievertal7431 Жыл бұрын

You are WRONG-Works are NOT required for salvation. THE ONLY REQIREMENT TO BE SAVED IS Acts 16:30-31 KJV-And brought them out and said, 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. Works play NO part in salvation. Faith plus works is a FALSE gospel. It is 100% Grace by which we are saved. Mixing works with grace is a FALSE gospel-There is NO mixture. The works we do here on earth are the rewards we get when we get to heaven, NOT for salvation. Romans 11:6 KJV-And if by grace, then is it no more of works:: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Salvation is a FREE GIFT only received by FAITH, and going to heaven is FREE, NOT worked for or earned-Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV. Romans 4:5 KJV-But to him that worketh NOT, but BELIEVETH on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. TO HIM THAT WORKETH Romans 4:4 KJV-Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Salvation is a FREE GIFT and NOT a reward that is worked for or earned. We contribute NOTHING to our salvation apart from BELIEVING the gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV-Death, Burial, Resurrection by Grace alone, faith alone, on Christ alone. PLUS NOTHING, MINUS NOTHING. Very, very sad that people think that they can add their own merit (filthy rags) Isaiah 64:6 KJV to the FINISHED works of Christ Jesus. ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD.

@jmdsservantofgod8405 Жыл бұрын

James, Jesus’ brother, encourages everyone that believes in his brother to do something with your faith. Don’t just warm a pew every Sunday morning for 45 minutes! Become a pastor, teach a bible study or Sunday school, sing in the choir. It doesn’t have to be a church activity, volunteer in your community, deliver meals-on-wheels, visit people in nursing homes. Let your faith be active not passive!

@BasiliscBaz 8 ай бұрын

Jesus is one you need in fist place Second you need his church, sacraments aka, means of salvation given by Jesus to us and repentence

@jmarcischak 7 ай бұрын

If I were to encounter this at the Mass, I would say that being saved by grace is receiving the unmeritted love of God transmitted through scripture and explained to me in the homily, receiving that transmission in faith when reciting the creed and working itself out in love when I pray for the world in the prayers of the faithful. In this way the Liturgy of the Word saves us and prepares us to be in communion with Jesus in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Truly, the Mass is as close to heaven on earth as we can get.

@56Tyskie Жыл бұрын

God bless you my brothers and sisters.

@JB-em9po 7 ай бұрын

As a Protestant, we are not very different in our interpretations. However, I’ve gotta point out that “saved by grace through faith” is scriptural quotation, but the “working itself out through love” is added. The scripture you quoted says “saved by grace through faith, and this is not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” You see, the impetus for good works is put on Gods saving grace, not in human effort. The teaching of scripture is you simply cannot do actual good works on your own, they must be done via living faith that the Holy Spirit provides. Saying “we must do the will of the father to get into heaven” is not scriptural, while saying “those who do the will of the father will enter heaven” is scriptural. There is a slight error in the one that can mislead. This is the argument prots have been making for hundreds of years. Salvation is through living faith, but it is still only by living faith. True faith. Faith that does. But by adding the “working itself out through love” we may introduce some error that can lead the well-meaning Christian into a soul-crushing effort to earn their salvation. We may not be far from each other though.

@JB-em9po 7 ай бұрын

Further - the argument you make about the guitar, I think misses the point James makes in his epistle. It’s not that you must use your faith for it to be saving, it’s that a faith that doesn’t work is no faith at all. True, living faith, the kind that saves, is a working faith. Someone who claims to believe that God exists, yet doesn’t truly care what God has told him to do, doesn’t have living faith. It’s a bare belief, without true faith. When Paul says you are saved by faith, he means living faith. James and Paul are addressing different errors, both important, but distinctions need to be made.

@joea8842 6 ай бұрын

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. Gal.5.6 It is scriptural.

@rolltide2236 6 ай бұрын

I will go with the teaching from the Church, Jesus, Himself, founded 2,000 years ago. Not the concept that was formulated by a man who divorced Jesus' Church around 500 years ago. God Bless!!! Matthew 16:17-19 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

@Elvis68spec Жыл бұрын

You are saved by faith! A Man can save 10 People form a burning Building and die in the process. If that Man, did not trust Jesus and except him as his personal Savior, I don't want to say where his Soul is going. Trust in Jesus, alone, only Jesus can save you! Praise God! Don Blake ❤✝

@VanillaBean15 Жыл бұрын

It's contradictory to have faith and not act upon it! ❤

@ajayjosemedia 5 ай бұрын

And this, tells me how much more I should slow down from my current pace in life, doing everything that's of worldly necessity of course, but also in essence not making room to learn, reflect, grow and be what God intended of me. Oh how little I know!