Faith Without Works is Dead

[@aklaws]

Cannot thank this man enough for the religious education 🙏 It has been a driving force of my conversion to the Catholic faith. Thank you Dr. Pitre, God bless you

[@robertotapia8086]

AMEN

[@lailakoper3644]

He is one of my favorite

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

Dr Pitre is always so clear & easy to understand when he teaches. Thank you for this video. 🙏🙏🙏

[@QuisutDeusmpc]

Be ye not hearers only, but DOERS of the word.

[@robertryan2542]

Thank you Dr. From Ireland ☘️

[@beyond0077]

Yes, we don’t separate Faith and Works.

[@samueljennings4809]

@eucharistangel4662 I wouldn’t pass judgment like that. I’m a Protestant btw, but Paul does say that faith works itself out in love (Galatians 5:6) and that faith leads unto good works (Ephesians 2:8-10). They are not holding to works apart from faith, but works from faith. That’s how Luther eventually came to sola fide. You are looking at their works in a stereotypical “I have to do works and earn my way to heaven” but that is not the Catholic view, at least not anymore. If you abide in your faith, that faith must produce change in your life in how you walk and love God (by loving Jesus the Son as you do the Father) and love others. Also, we cannot say that all Catholics are automatically lost. We do not know the state of their faith before Jesus in practice. Remember that not all Catholics actually are taking the approach that you are stating. Most are, but you cannot assume that everyone is doing that, some Catholics are truly saved. God will judge us on a person-by-person basis so I think it’s worth keeping that in mind, also for ourselves if we are so comfortable damning everyone in a denomination that we don’t agree with.

[@samueljennings4809]

@eucharistangel4662 saving faith MUST produce works (works of love for God, not works out of human effort) or it is not saving faith. It’s that simple. That is the biblical and Protestant motto.

[@samueljennings4809]

@eucharistangel4662 put it this way. What way can you tell if someone’s faith in Jesus is genuine? By how that faith impacts your life. Does that faith spur you to repentance and to love? Then that is salvation by grace through faith. If it’s a simple “I have faith in Jesus now I can do whatever I want, and be saved” without any change in heart, you are not saved. Period.

[@samueljennings4809]

Which we don’t know what people’s lives are like and in what state their works are coming from, from human merit or by grace through their faith. So that’s why we let God be the judge if we cannot see what fruits may be produced in their lives, and why we pray for mercy and grace for ourselves. And the same measure that we judge others, God will judge us likemanner,

[@kyrptonite1825]

You believe in the doctrines of the man Martin Luther. You neither merit grace by faith or works. It is a free gift. You don’t merit this. You are initially saved through faith and Baptism. However, works play a part in salvation. The only time faith alone is mentioned, is by James when he says we are not saved by faith alone. And he mentions Abraham’s work in sacrificing Isaac. Who did this justify Abraham in the sight of? God, according to Genesis. Nobody was around to see it. James says Abraham’s faith itself was perfected by it. This means works don’t just show faith.They perfect it. You can a never have a certain amount of works to make it to heaven. However, you become more virtuous with how many good works you do,and vice versa. Lest you fall into mortal sin. Faith isnt just intellectual, but loving and conforming to Christ. You have to continue to choose God each day, and you can grow in virtue. This means works do play a part.

[@AnthonyGargini]

Growing up in the Deep South,I was surrounded by a LOT of people who believed once saved, always saved, which I always thought was insane, even as a kid.

[@Dienekes678]

Kids understand some things better than adults. "Once saved, always saved"...."I'm saved, are you?"....such utter, dangerous rubbish.

[@oscarhvala9055]

It doesn't make sense. I often ask the question, "so that means you could murder all the people around you any time, not repent and you'd still be saved?". Invariably, I don't get a response.

[@elizabethong5583]

Faith must be simultaneously do actions of love through charity inorder to have an active faith and not a dead faith. It must be with FAITH AND DO GOOD WORKS TO PLEASE AND MAKE GOD HAPPY.

[@chrstphrdyer]

Look up chastened. Being saved doesn’t mean free from consequence.

[@chrstphrdyer]

@@elizabethong5583 in that order because one produces the other and conversely the latter is not possible without the former.

[@vman9347]

Decaf Coffee is like Faith without Works. It’s Dead ☕️

[@jamesmonahan9408]

Learn so much from deep dives with Dr Brant.

[@garyhaynes6469]

Matt 25: 31-46 always comes to mind on this debate. Clearly Christ taught that faith without works is dead, and that works are essential for those who believe.

[@robertotapia8086]

I get so excited every time @Dr. Brant Pitre drops a video pray he would do more content for us. Robert from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@roylereg22]

love the simplicity and ease of explanation. I hope this will reach our protestant brethren

[@katykrokus7103]

Martin Luther, one of the founders of Protestantism was the one to introduce the doctrine of “sola fide” or “faith alone” which was his and other’s interpretation of the Bible during the time of the reformation. He even translated his own Bible from Greek to German and when he translated Romans 3:28 he added “alone” “man is justified by faith alone” when there was no word for alone found in the Greek version.

[@wolfwatchers]

get out of here faith alone is all through out romans and Ephesians both, its in the 1611 kjv and the Genieva bible the issue is that Catholics follow the wrong apostle and the wrong message , they deny there's 2 messages and they mix match the scriptures however they like instead of rightly dividing the scriptures (2timothy2:15 kjv)they wrongly mash together the scriptures! read all of romans at least the first 5 chapters Romans 3:21-28 kjv But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25Whom 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; 26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. 28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. grace of God, faith of man APART from ourselves, not of works! if its not of works, not of ourselves the only thing left is faith , so yes the words faith alone is not there but what does Paul mean by faith not OF OURSELVES, NOT OF WORKS!???

[@jimkraft9445]

Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVETH on Him who JUSTIFIETH the UNGODLY, his faith is counted for RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 4:6. Romans 11:6. Romans 1:16. Ephesians 2:8-9. Faith alone apart from any works. For by grace are ye saved, through FAITH, and that not of yourselves, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, NOT OF WORKS, LEAST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST. Romans 3:26-28. For He is the JUST and the JUSTIFIER of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what Law? By the law of works? Nay, but by the law of FAITH. Therefore we conclude a man is JUSTIFIED by FAITH apart from the deeds of the law. For by the law shall no flesh be Justified. Galatians 2:21. I do not void the grace of God, for if RIGHTEOUSNESS come by the law, then Christ died in vain. Romans 4:6. Just as David describeth the blessedness of the man to whom the Lord IMPUTETH righteousness APART FROM WORKS.

[@eugenefernandez4377]

​@jimkraft9445 So are you saying we can be saved by faith alone?

[@jimkraft9445]

@@eugenefernandez4377 It is the only way we can be saved is by faith alone apart from any works. Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVETH in Him who JUSTIETH the UNGODLY, his FAITH is counted for His perfect righteousness. Just as David describeth the blessedness of the man to whom the Lord IMPUTETH righteousness, APART FROM WORKS. Blessed is the man whose sins are covered, blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not IMPUTE sin. John 6:47. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. But, John 3:18. Believers are no longer condemned, but UNBELIEVERS are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. First John 5:13. These thing have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. The gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. Romans 11:6. Galatians 1:6-9.

[@anngarduque7665]

Greetings from the Philippines! Dr. Pitre, please make your books available in Kobo. 🤓

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Blessed, joyful Catholics in the Philippines!

[@MrPeach1]

American here with three local awesome Priests from there. Keep em coming!

[@theyoungrider5449]

Tagalog sana bro

[@cindyb5065]

Thanks, Dr. Pitre. I’ve had this discussion with my sister, who was raised Catholic but left the church years ago for a Protestant religion. I couldn’t explain it as well, but I will forward this video to her in hopes that she watches it.

[@oscarhvala9055]

They usually don’t. They use Paul’s definition in Romans to define their “faith alone” theory. No matter how clear it’s outlined.

[@sliglusamelius8578]

@@oscarhvala9055 Romans 2:5-11 is pretty clear that deeds matter, I'm not sure how they miss that.

[@oscarhvala9055]

@@sliglusamelius8578 It's pretty easy as they pick and choose only what suits their specific agenda. I've seen several different takes on this e.g. it's God's work on us, through our faith we do good works etc. It's rather frustrating to see they choose to disregard all else written and yet, they tell us strongly that they pay attention to the word of the bible. Sheesh! Go figure. 🤷‍♂

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Remember: for sin there is mercy and forgiveness! Works is not hiding your candle (Faith) under the table so no one sees it!

[@soccerhub2543]

Simply beautiful!

[@laurahill2202]

Thank you so much, Brandt. I almost ignored the email and went about my day, and I thought, "I should listen"(!) I am so very very glad I did. Your teachings always amaze me and I always go away with so much to ponder and use in my life. May God richly bless your ministry, and again, I thank you & thank God for you.

[@LarryXLR]

Your faith and spirit-filled guidance INSPIRES your heart and mind to do good works. Thus, faith without good works is dead.

[@luzvargas76]

Thank You 🙏 God Bless you

[@ryankiel4895]

It's amazing how there are no new errors, just old ones that keep getting recycled through the centuries. That's why it's crucial to know church history and the fathers.

[@TJBowman-vr1co]

Mortality

[@bcalvert321]

It is better to know Jesus and what the Apostle said who knew Jesus, than men who never knew Jesus.

[@jered85]

Fascinating 🧐 Keep it up 👍 from Moncton 🇨🇦

[@cofresidotexe]

Congratulations on 100K subscribers! 🎉 To God be the glory! 🙏✝️

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

Thanks

[@andrewmaluwa2713]

Much love from Malawi Dr, we learn alot from you

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Amen! Wonderful faith in Malawi!

[@francescaarlenebradley4290]

Thank you for including readings from Saints Augustine and Bede.

[@ologedan4759]

As always, thanks Dr. Pittre. I believe Christ covers this Faith and Works topic in the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man. The Rich Man having a good knowledge of Father Abraham and God (Faith) but his indifference to the suffering of Lazarus (No Works) landed him a place in Hell. It is quite clear this way, Christ's teaching.

[@WimWorldWide]

De.Pitre, again, excellent explanation! Greetings from an evangelical brother.

[@fridge3489]

And round and round I go 😄 For years I've been struggling with this issue. My head is spinning.

[@soctejedor-qh3kd]

Thank you for what you do

[@ernotaipale802]

God bless you Brant and this channel. This is so helpfull.

[@atisgrinbergs]

Sneak peaks and introductions some time ago and... nothing - we need You, Dr.Pitre!

[@Isaac_El_Khoury]

Fantastic!

[@njrutig58]

Thanks Dr. Pitre 🙌

[@gemmabienGo4100]

Thanks Dr. Pitre for your clear explanations. I

[@ChristoJP]

Amazing video! Really helpful!

[@DroppyTup]

I think I'll make it a habit of coming back to this video every time the temptation of doubting my Catholic faith is presented to me.

[@arielwertlen6709]

Judaism, the mother of our religion, and all ancient Christian churches, from the Latin Catholics, Greek Catholics, Old Slavonic Catholics, Greek Orthodox, and the various Oriental Churches such as the Ethiopian Church all have a congruous understanding of faith and works, from the time of the early Church till today. All except some later denominations that had appeared in the early modern period and introduced the innovation of sola fide agree on this matter. Sola fide is a new innovation that is out of keeping with our faith and the faith from which it’s sprung. I believe that your faith is the right place brother!

[@bcalvert321]

@@arielwertlen6709 So-called church fathers are men and men make mistakes. The Catholic church was made by men. It is run by men, men are fallible. The Bible is infallible. It has no mistakes. The words in it are true. The Words of God and Jesus are true. But according to Catholics, this is not so. They would rather depend on men's traditions than on the Word of God.

[@DroppyTup]

​​@@arielwertlen6709slr. thank you brother/sister. God be with you and bless you.

[@MP-kc8sl]

As far as I know, what Protestants (the ones I know) believe is yes, you must do good works because how can you say you are a child of God if your fruit is evil? How can you grow if you don't work on spiritual disciplines? But what saves a person is Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Work out your salvation yes, but can you really say you can work for your salvation? Sometimes, I think we get lost in semantics. Personally, I hope Christians, especially Catholics can be more loving and patient towards others and stop being so condescending. I was raised protestant and it took me a while to get into Catholicism because whenever I asked questions, a lot of Catholics just looked down on me, as if my faith in Jesus was worthless and invalid because I wasn't Catholic. But whatever. I believe and trust in the grace and mercy of the Lord. I'm a sinner but His Divine Mercy is greater than my sins. I thank God that He let me be raised in a Protestant family so I can be more empathic towards others who have the same background and are now interested in Catholicism. I still love my Protestant church family and I know many Protestants who lead Christ-centered lives. I live in a country where majority of the population is Catholic. But many including my parents are leaving the Catholic Church because there's not enough effort put into teaching. Most Catholics here don't know much about the faith. Catholicism is more of a culture than actual religion. I remember when I was younger, whenever we had school programs and the teacher would ask someone to lead the opening prayer, it would almost always be a protestant student who would pray for the class because the Catholic students didn't know how to pray. Anyway, I thank God for these Catholic YT channels. I can only attend online mass so they are great blessings. I'm also really thankful for Fr. Mike's Bible and Cathecism in a Year podcast. I just started this January 1st and it's helping me a lot.

[@miracles_metanoia]

Thank you for posting such a thoughtful response. God bless you and your family.

[@mmont]

This is what charity in truth sounds like. Thank you for your loving testimony of a faith lived.

[@jimkraft9445]

@@mmont Faith is not lived. Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who Justifieth the UNGODLY, his faith is counted for RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 4:2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory/boast in, but not before God. We can be justified before men by good works, but not before God. Faith alone apart from any works. Ephesians 2:8-9. NOT OF WORKS, LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST. Good works for service to the King after we have received the free gift. Romans 6;23.

[@bthongni55]

Thanks Dr for your clear teaching.

[@ThomasMcEvoy]

Please post more❤️🙏❤️

[@djwillyalmeida]

Dr. Pitre is the best and my go to theologian. God bless>>>

[@healingheartsandsouls1019]

Thank you. Very imformative

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for this explanation.

[@ezekielchapter18]

Thank you Dr ,I didn't know that the Venerable Bede had written about this topic.

[@romeonesperos4293]

Thank you

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

Thank you Dr. Pitre. Excellent video. I learned a lot today about taking scripture out of context and how the Catholic Church is the right authority to interpret it. Thankfully God gave us Spiritual and Corporal Works Of Mercy in the Bible to help us understand what the inspired authors are saying.

[@josephjude1290]

Looks like Luther started a church without being educated. Great video

[@MrElvis1971]

The primary motivation for the reform was corruption within the church. The worst sin of all is to cause others to lose their faith.

[@marybeth1747]

If you read about his life - wow!! Not a good man.

[@simonslater9024]

Only Jesus can found a Church. Luther founded the protestant CULTS.

[@simonslater9024]

@@MrElvis1971it was a satanic revolt against the mystical body of Christ on earth the holy Catholic Church. You reform inside via the infallible Magisterium. Martin Luther went to far and was inspired by Satan out of pride.

[@MrElvis1971]

@marybeth1747 then why are you reading about his life. Read about the lives of the Saints instead.

[@Matio16.18]

Cannot thanksy you enough for the religious education 🙏

[@rhwinner]

Amen and amen. ❤️

[@armancardines9321]

Listening from Canada

[@paulwalker8034]

Hi everyone! I love listening to Dr. Brant Pitre. I just want to know if anybody knows if he can SPEAK the Hebrew and Greek languages? I think he does because of his extensive education but I just want to make sure. I cant find anything that says so. Thank you very much and GOD bless us all. 🙏

[@theyoungrider5449]

Yes he can

[@paulwalker8034]

@@theyoungrider5449 I thought so. Very cool! Thanks brother

[@rayazsoman9893]

26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead. James 2:26 RSV-CE

[@Waffles23520]

Protestants always think that James taught: 'Oh you have to do this and this and this and this if you want to get into heaven', but James and the other apostles never taught that. They taught that your works and your actions show how faithful you truly are, because the people with real faith aren't hearers of the gospel, they're doers of the gospel.

[@eric.loves.to.fish1]

James warned Christians that faith alone does NOT save. He used the words 'faith alone'. As long as we agree that our faith cannot be merely just an intellectual faith (a faith of the mind with no actions), then we are on the same page.

[@darrellperez1029]

All protestants say that faith saves and the bible says faith alone and this amd that. Yes. The bible does say faith saves. Nowhere. NOWHERE does it say faith alone. Literally no where.

[@jacktracy8356]

Ephesians 2:4 KJV "But GOD, who is rich in mercy, for HIS great love wherewith HE loved us, 5 even when we were dead in sins, has quickened us (made us alive) together with CHRIST, by grace you are saved; 8 For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast." Note: By grace through faith not of works so my question to you is if no works like GOD says here then what stands with grace through faith??? Nothing, therefore grace and faith each stand alone.

[@darrellperez1029]

@@jacktracy8356 yup. Saved. Where does it say ALONE next to that word? Still searching for that one. No. They do not stand alone. "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Don't stop short in Ephesians 2:9. Go on to 2:10.

[@travisgray8376]

That's talking about having if U do good works without Christ U can't be saved it doesn't say faith alone or without doing good works it just saying you need Christ when U do anything otherwise your not saved. You still gotta do good

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@travisgray8376 He is an obsessive-compulsive troll. Others have reported him hundreds of times for harassment and insults.

[@lyndapisano6373]

Well only in Luther's new Bible.

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Faith saves! Works brings rewards and crowns in heaven! No works - no rewards or crowns!

[@Sevenspent]

I think it works more like you have faith in Jesus. This will turn into works because you love Jesus because you love your neighbor as yourself. Many talks of Jesus allude to this fact. There was a good story of a woman who died during covid. She went to heaven and was given her award. Her faith made her save a man from killing himself after the Holy Spirit told her to tell him the gospel. That man became a pastor and led many to heaven, which jesus gave her her award based on that one work. She was sent back to take care of her child.

[@kyrptonite1825]

Jesus says you must feed and clothe the poor; sounds like works to me

[@TomiAnneTimm]

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

[@samueljennings4809]

@ TomiAnneTimm True, but which law? The law of the Judaisers, or the eternal law of God, to love God and to love your neighbour as onesel? I’m Protestant as well, but there is more nuance to this tbh. Saving faith must produce good works of love (1 Corinthians 13, Galatians 5:6, James 2), or it is dead. If you believe in Jesus then it will change how you live your life. That’s literally it. You will, by gods grace, stop walking in sin because of your faith. And this change is not from you, but is by the grace of God granted by faith. And so God gets all the glory.

[@TomiAnneTimm]

@@samueljennings4809 Why do you assume I'm Protestant? and why do you write "god" for "God"? Why are you not more fearful, or better yet loving, when speaking for the Father of lights? You begin with, "True, but..." Get thee behind me, Satan.

[@SomeSortofSomething]

AMEN!!!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

At the end, we are judged before God. Revelation 20:12-13 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, ACCORDING TO THEIR WORKS. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man ACCORDING TO THEIR WORKS.

[@randypoe618]

Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commands! It’s always about love with Jesus! Ephesians 2:8-9 for by grace you are saved through faith, it is the gift of God. The works comes as a result of love. If you work to earn Gods favor you have returned to the law!

[@heavenbound7-7-7-7]

Only true faith justifies.

[@awdat]

I think the point of placing both James and Paul's epistles in the Bible. Was to show that the first Christians had different opinions.

[@henryquenin6580]

How do you love your neighbor as you love yourself without works? Warm interior feelings while watching him suffer is not love.

[@MikeyForLife]

So my sin can “unsave me” Wow thanks for this. I always thought Jesus sacrifice was strong enough to hold me. I did not know the power of sin is greater than the power to save.

[@3arthQuakeJake]

lol fr. The Old Testament salvation was based off works as a means to get to paradise(not heaven). So works weren’t even enough to get a man into glory. It wasn’t until Christs sacrifice that we obtained salvation and faith in him. He went through all that just so things could remain the same and we have to work our way into heaven as if his death not being sufficient? They want to talk about heresy, but how blasphemous to think that the sacrifice of Christ were not enough to save us alone. The truth of the Bible is that we can’t keep the law perfectly. It’s impossible. Works cannot save a man and the law was put into place to show us that and it worked as a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ and allow us to see how helpless we really are and in need of a Saviour. Without the law we wouldn’t know that our works were insufficient and we would be boastful that we being evil can save ourselves. After salvation our purpose is to do good works, but works aren’t necessary to stay saved. The only thing a saved person can lose is rewards at the judgment seat of Christ, and effectiveness when witnessing due to bad testimony with a sinful life. But by Gods grace and faith alone we will make it through.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@3arthQuakeJake you saw straight through my sarcasm haha. Your words ring true brother. God always wanted to deal with us the way He did Abraham, BY FAITH. the best part is when he cut the covenant with Abraham, He made Abraham FALL ASLEEP lol, in other words, "you rest ill take it from here" Paul said " For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. 2 Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. 3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins." Notice Paul does not say 'If it worked they would have stopped sinning. He says "they would not have felt GUILTY" all through Hebrews 10 he talks about how its our conscience of sin that is wicked, Because SIN has already been dealt with, to bring it back up is to say Jesus failed. God even said Himself "I will remember their sin no more" (In prophecy) If God is not consumed by our sin why should I be? The holy Spirit is enough to keep me on track where i fail. I know a false prophet when i finish listening and I feel like I need to DO something to clean my life up, But a good shepherd will always reveal and show you JESUS, not your own wickedness.

[@jmdionishow]

The act of sinning is a rejection of God's love. If you freely choose to sin that means you are rejecting salvation, you are rejecting His love and mercy. Well unless you're in heaven then you'd stop sinning completely but while walking on the earth, you can fall, you can lose your way, you can always choose to throw the gift of salvation you once had yes christians still have freewill to walk the right path or to walk away. While others can't take the gift of grace away from you, you can reject it by freely choosing to live in sin.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@jmdionishow I believe you are incorrect. Sin is not rejection of Gods love, it is an archery term used when the archer “misses the mark” the mark being the mosaic Law. How can we miss a mark of a Law that has been fulfilled and not abolished? Sin is only an issue to you not to God, there is no accuser left in heaven accusing you to God. Paul said “you have made enemies of God IN YOUR MIND” not your sin has made you enemies. Immoral behaviour is not spiritual sin. Adam and Eve sinned against God SPIRITUALLY but Cain was IMMORAL toward his brother in the flesh. Cain did not sin even though he murdered, because there was no law telling him not to murder, or the devil would have said that to eve “kill Adam”, but he did not instead he made them Go against the commandment of “don’t eat” Sin is a human condition that God took care of 2024 years ago on the cross. When you dwell on your sin you trample His sacrifice by bringing up something that is dead. Again yes you can behave immorally but immoral behaviour is not who you are and it does not disqualify salvation.

[@henrylimnyuy3195]

Read the story of Lazarus and the,rich man

[@Soysauce1988]

Well I think it depends on the institution. I'm protestant from a SEA country. I have been to both protestant branches of evangelicals and lutheran, the former claim by faith alone you'll be saved, somehow, ironically at the lutheran church pastors preached that faith and work is a package. My reading on the Bible found many passages talk about this too. Anyway, I believe Faith and Works although a protestant, I reject the notion of by Faith alone. Peace to you all.

[@maxellton]

Faith should transform you and make you cooperate with God to do good to this world. Faith is not a 'feel good' experience.

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Amen

[@thetan01r]

Can the Catholic Church adapt its traditional teachings to accommodate the potential emergence of conscious AI beings with rights and moral agency?

[@rayazsoman9893]

Catholic Study Bible 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:7-10 RSV-CE

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Does only sitting in a pew every Sunday count as works? I say yes!

[@makenoimage]

yes...works befitting your repentance...your return to Him...and His work...putting on His yoke which He gives you...not man and his traditions no matter how old or many councils voted on the new doctrines developed...reject the yokes of peer pressure... by their fruits you will know them...yours to not match the root and trunk we've been grafted into...

[@ralphbinney5456]

If you truly have "Faith" works follow.

[@Wgaither1]

Exactly

[@kyrptonite1825]

Works don’t merely show faith, however.

[@ralphbinney5456]

@@kyrptonite1825 what came first apples or oranges?

[@kyrptonite1825]

It’s an important distinction

[@ralphbinney5456]

(1st faith) (2nd works built on true faith) you cannot evangelize not knowing what you believe God is faithful so we can have faith otherwise we don't follow or believe Even Satan works very hard destroying Christian faith. Satan is a liar yet he blends truth with lies to deceive and draw many to himself thru evil works. Only have faith in the one true God otherwise your works are in vain and cause harm to faithful ones. Pentecost Sundays helps clear the mud. Pray the Holy Spirit comes and pray for faith

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Faith can be dead….Faith can be alive……a burning candle…..it’s lit….it’s shining! But put it under a table…..who would know? Take your glowing candle (faith) and put it in the window for all to see! Wow! A Glowing (Alive Faith) Candle!

[@atisgrinbergs]

This is the latest video - WHERE ARE YOU????

[@abrahamphilip6439]

The most confused words by Protestants " Ye are saved by Grace through Faith " not off your works to mean " Faith has its works within " that Protestants made it into " Faith Only" that James specifically says is not, for the reason Martin Luther rejected James cause it was a hinderance to his erranous view of redemption, It's also to the question "What specifically Constitute the Faith " ,? Now , that which specifically constitute the Faith is its works & specific to the works are the TWO COMMANDMENTS OF LOVE namely Love thy God & Love thy Brethren (for in these two Commandments hang the law & the prophets) This exactly is what the Bronze Image of St Peter in Peters Basilica denote " The two Commandments of Love that hang in the two keys of heaven , the Universal Doctrine or rather the Faith of the Church, Unto Peter commanded he " Feed my Sheep (followers) / Lambs (Martyrs)" but reveals what specifically the Food is -- the Faith , "Pick up. your crosses daily & follow me" , amounts to following the Two Commandments of Love, Revelations : The Elect of God who keep his Commanments & have his testimony, The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy ,

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

They NEVER read the entire sentence. Cherry-picking always leads to the pits.

[@abrahamphilip6439]

On old mis interpretation of Paul , the Error brought back by the Protestant Reformation Imagine rejecting James , one of the three that constitute the inner circle of Jesus Christ

[@dpmercado5400]

Sir, doesn't good works also include participating in the sacraments, observing our traditions, in addition to the actual physical good works of charity, etc...sacraments and tradition are elements our Christian brothers; protestants, etc., do not have.

[@SirPoopallot]

If Luther had that wrong, what else he got wrong?

[@caselcortez8071]

Faith alone, Grace alone, Bible alone are no longer alone...

[@frederickanderson1860]

They believe God is love. That's why the demons tremble. Apostle Paul says " is there any unrighteousness in God,who maketh out of the same lump a vessel of unrighteousness.

[@robusc4940]

To be JUSTIFIED, where does Paul teach works are required ? Verses please :)

[@kyrptonite1825]

It’s funny that you base your beliefs on Paul when the Letters of Peter say that they are hard to understand. Romans 2:6-7 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.

[@robusc4940]

@@kyrptonite1825 Funny how Christ & HS chose Paul as Apostle to you/I. Funny how Peter, James, John ALL confirmed Paul as Apostle to you/I. Funny how you reject what they taught regarding Paul. Acts 9:10-15 Christ confirms Paul Acts 13:1-3 HS confirms Paul. Acts 15:6-12 Peter confirms Paul. Acts 15:13-25 James confirms Paul. Acts 26:12-18 Paul confirmed again. Gal 2:7-9, Peter, James, John ALL confirm Paul Eph 3:1-9 Paul confirms Paul. Rom 11:13 and again. Rom 15:16 and again. 1 Tim 1:16 and again. Show where ANY of the other Apostles were given Paul's unique role. Make me laugh some more funny boy :)

[@kyrptonite1825]

What are you talking about bro? What do you mean Apostle to you? Are you insinuating that I don’t think Paul is an Apostle? I definitely do think he was. The point is that you point to Paul for faith alone, when the Letters of Peter specifically say that his letters are hard to understand. Meaning, that you based faith alone on something that can be easily misinterpreted, by the Bible’s own words. I then pointed you to a verse where Paul says that works play a part in justification.

[@robusc4940]

@@kyrptonite1825 What are you talking about buddy ? ONLY Paul was chosen as Apostle to the gentiles/UNcircumcision/heathen - Gal 3:28 believers. Don't you understand Scripture pal ? Show the verses that teach Peter, James, John were given the authority to teach how you & I are JUSTIFIED. Here they are again just you bro. If you disagree buddy, stop flapping on your keyboard and show the verses instead. Acts 9:10-15 Christ confirms Paul Acts 13:1-3 HS confirms Paul. Acts 15:6-12 Peter confirms Paul. Acts 15:13-25 James confirms Paul. Acts 26:12-18 Paul confirmed again. Gal 2:7-9, Peter, James, John ALL confirm Paul Eph 3:1-9 Paul confirms Paul. Rom 11:13 and again. Rom 15:16 and again. 1 Tim 1:16 and again.

[@kyrptonite1825]

Oh so you believe only Paul has authority to preach. Matthew 16:19 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 18:16-20 In fact, if you believe in Scripture, then by nature then you believe they have a teaching authority. You literally self contradict. Acts 15:1-31 And there’s plenty more

[@rayazsoman9893]

Catholic Study Bible 5 But by your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 For he will render to every man according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; Romans 2:5-7 RSV-CE

[@mr.fahrenheit8185]

This is why luther wanted the book of james to be removed and even revelation.

[@kyrptonite1825]

Yep

[@charliek2557]

Love Catholic Productions but it’s time to change the early 2000’s guitar intro music to something more Catholic please!😁

[@RSungenis]

I’m sorry to say this, but Dr. Pitre did not get this correct. If it were as easy as he makes it out to be, there would be no controversy. The first mistake is the same one Scott Hahn made at one time until he was corrected, that is, that the “works of the law” refers only to circumcision or ceremonial things. Although Paul is chiefly against circumcision in his Galatian epistle, that is because the Judaizers were pushing circumcision. But in Paul’s Romans theology, he is also against ANY work of the law, including civil, ceremonial, or moral, that one uses to be justified before God, especially Romans 7:10-12 (cf. Titus) that speaks directly to the moral commands of the Ten Commandments as not being able to justify a man. The only way works can be used for justification is if the worker is already in the grace of God and not seeking to place God in debt (Rm 4:3-4). Dr. Pitre also got it wrong when he asserted that James chapter 2 was only concerned about “intellectual faith.” The context of James 2 is talking about ANY kind of faith, good, bad or indifferent. If that faith does not add works to the faith, then the justification is lost. This is why even Abraham’s great faith was not enough. He had to add works to the faith in order to complete and not lose his justification.

[@henrylimnyuy3195]

Faith without works is dead. stop denying truth over your wrong interpretations. It's clear.

[@kyrptonite1825]

He is clearly referring to the Mosaic Law. Please do tell where you get this idea of “all works”.

[@randallrappe6087]

Faith without works is dead. I can't believe that a church would teach that you are saved on Faith alone, I'm loving thy neighbor so I'm posting this message. So many verses in the bible of Matthew state you need works. Matt 7:21-23 Luke 12:45-48 Galatins 3:21, please read the bible always to understand this. Even Satan believes in God but he is not going to heaven.

[@wolfwatchers]

most of Matthew is to and for Israel under law still not the body of Christ ! the new testament doesn't start until the death of the testator / the cross (Hebrews 9:16)For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. Matthew10:5-6 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Romans15:8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: James1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. which of the 12 tribes are you from ? Ephesians 2:11-12 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world our message for the body of christ where there is no jew or gentile didn't start until the conversion of the apostle to the gentiles was converted in acts chapter 9 2 Tim 1:11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. Paul is the only one with the title apostle of the gentiles!! Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: us gentiles didnt have hope we were strangers from the covenants and commonwealth of Israel until the body of christ mystery was revealed to Paul, and he was converted to a believer in acts 9 the mysteries were still hid in God until he revealed them to Paul after his conversion. Ephesians 2:11-12 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Ephesians 3:1-6 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, Gal1:11-12 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Gal 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, Gal 2:7-9 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 8(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) 9And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

[@NicoleYoshihara]

❤

[@mpasaa]

I think people misinterpreted this because they truly understood it and would have to be accountable for their works or lack there of in their lives ;-). It's easy to say faith alone because then your accountability is conveniently wiped away....

[@DuaneBeliveau]

God's kindness saved you. You did nothing to be saved. You had nothing to do with it. Being saved is a gift from God in Christ Jesus and his finished works by Faith alone. It is God's kindness that saved you. No one can brag because it's not because of anything you have or will do❤

[@sue9151]

If you have Faith you will Automatically have Good fruits and produce good works. FAITH what saves you knowing that jesus christ died on a bloodied cross and rose after 3days for all our sins❤

[@FullDottle]

And this is the reason Martin Luther wanted to remove "Little Jimmy" from the Protestant redacted "Bible".

[@jbutera6215]

Please republish "Jesus The Tribulation and The End of The Exile".

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Yes you can have faith and sit in a pew for 50 years….don’t say anything….not even “Jesus is Lord!” It’s better to make your faith a living faith….share the faith, sing, volunteer, do something! This is the undead faith!

[@user-Rocket-Fest]

Never knew James was a Euro fella, did I miss something in Bible school?

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

CHRISTIANS DO NOT NEED A BIBLE. The bible proves this. No Christian IN the bible HAD a bible. Explain...

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

Euro fella? If you just listened to Dr. Petri’s video and disagree I guess we know what you missed in your Bible school.

[@user-Rocket-Fest]

@@Spiritof76Catholic What's bible school?

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

@@user-Rocket-Fest What? Only you can answer what you missed at Bible school since you brought it up.

[@user-Rocket-Fest]

@@Spiritof76Catholic well? Where in the bible does it say or show the Hebrews were Euro sorts?? I have studied that book I have 1000's of notes on the topic. But nothing on Hebrews being Euro types. Do clue me up some day, cheers

[@dannisivoccia2712]

One is justified by faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone, since we could not have done for ourselves what only He could do for us. "For it is by grace we are saved through (genuine) faith, and that not of ourselves, lest any man should boast." In simpler terms: faith is the root and works are the fruit. If the root is dead, the fruit is dead also. Genuine works in God's eyes stem from a genuine root. The root precedes the fruit. This is why Scripture says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God."

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Anti-biblical nonsense from an obsessive-compulsive TROLL.

[@CPATuttle]

It literally says justification by works

[@dannisivoccia2712]

@@CPATuttle The reason is that the fruit (works) is the manifestation of a good root (faith). The fruit seals the deal, but a good root is primary. Conversely, good fruit cannot manifest without a good root. The pre-eminence of genuine faith is paramount to God.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@CPATuttle He has invented his own religion. And then gets all pissy when questioned. Poor soul.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@dannisivoccia2712 Curb thy EGO! Your teaching is NOT Apostolic and NOT taught by Christ - who saved you.

[@follow_the_way]

How are we able to be sure that we have come to KNOW Jesus? Many claim to KNOW Jesus but they deny him by their WORKS, just like Paul said in Titus 1:16. They profess to KNOW God, but they deny him by their WORKS. They are detestable, DISOBEDIENT, unfit for any good WORK. And John tells us in 1 John 2:3-4 about the people that truly KNOW Jesus. 3 And by this we KNOW that we have come to KNOW him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I KNOW him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. So, the Bible clearly says that whoever says they KNOW Him but does not keep His commandments(plural) is a LIAR!! Plain and simple. The gospel that is taught to many people today has been reduced down to just "faith alone". This false gospel of "faith alone" has made following the commandments of Christ null and void. Obeying His commandments have been eliminated from the gospel and have been made subsequent and optional to salvation. Walking in the Spirit has been made optional as well. This false gospel of "faith alone" changes what Jesus said in Matthew 7:14 - For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Instead of following the biblical teaching on salvation in Christ, they follow this false gospel which tells them that they can be saved by "faith alone", apart from having to keep the commandments of Christ. By teaching that we do NOT need to keep the commandments(plural) of Christ as the gospel, the saving power of the gospel has been neutralized. The end result is that millions of people have been deceived by the devil's masterpiece into thinking they have eternal life in Christ when they actually do not. These people do not really KNOW Christ.

[@TJBowman-vr1co]

Luther was a mad sinner. Makes sense he wanted Solo Fide

[@rexlion4510]

I was agreeing with you, up until you tried to say that James' works are not works of the law. The acts of charity (love) are our obedient responses to God's *command* to love God and love our neighbor. When we do good deeds, we obey the the summary of the law. Therefore, James' works are works of the law. The correct way to distinguish between James and Paul is this: Paul says we are justified in the eyes of God through faith, apart from works (Romans 3 & 4). James says we are justified in the eyes of _man_ by our works, because (as he says in verse 24) this is how an onlooker can *see* evidence of living faith. "You _see_ that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." How do we see whether a person is justified? But observing his manner of life and conduct. If a person says he has faith but he "lives like the devil," we can reasonably conclude that his alleged faith is "dead" (the person is not spiritually regenerated by the indwelling Holy Spirit). A Spirit-led Christian, on the other hand, will respond obediently to the Holy Spirit who *guides us* into the works which will please God and who *also enables us* to do those works; thus the works are the Lord's, not ours, and we are not meriting grace for ourselves when we do them. Notice that although circumcision was the specific work which Paul pushed back against in Galatians, we should not assume that the teaching about "faith apart from works" is so limited. For example, when it says in Eph. 2, "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," the word "works" is not in any way limited but is left categorically broad. And in Romans 4 we learn that Abraham's justification by God through faith came _prior to_ both his circumcision and his expressed willingness to obediently sacrifice Isaac's life to God. Even James quotes the OT in this: Jas 2:23 _and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”-and he was called a friend of God._ Notice that James admits to the fact that Abraham was accounted (imputed) righteous when he believed God, _not when he obeyed God._

[@kyrptonite1825]

James doesn’t say in the eyes of man; that’s Protestant. If he was saying that, then the pointing to Abraham would make zero sense. Nobody was around to see Abraham and Isaac. And Genesis says this work justified Abraham in God’s Eyes. Furthermore, James Says Abraham’s works perfected his faith. His faith itself. If works merely show faith, then you can have no works, and it would merely appear that you have no faith. That means James’s analogy of faith without works being like a body without a soul make no sense. The absence of the soul absolutely has an effect on the body; a bad one. James says faith itself without works is dead. He says we are not saved by faith alone. He says even the demons believe. You mention Paul, whom Peter says was hard to understand. And you base your entire theology by cherry-picking the Letters of Paul? Faith Alone was made up by Luther, nobody believed it for centuries before him. If it’s that important people should have known. If works didn’t matter at all; then the Bible shouldn’t constantly exhort us to avoid sin and do good works. Jesus Himself says feed the poor, pray, etc. Paul in Romans refers to the works of the Law, like circumcision, or ritual cleansing. This is clear in context. He mentions that God is the God of the Gentile. He mentions Circumcision, and the “works of the Law”, etc. While it is clear in context that James refers to moral works. Likewise, Paul in Romans actually says to do good works (moral). In Philippians he says work out your salvation. Ephesians deals with Initial Salvation, Accepted through faith and Baptism, with a grace that is not earned. Then, we must continue to Conform to Him and Love Christ each day. And remember to grow in virtue, to “perfect” our faith; lest we fall into mortal sin, or damnation.

[@kyrptonite1825]

This isn’t to say however that a certain amount of works get you to heaven. They don’t. I would also say that Faith saves, but not faith alone.

[@rexlion4510]

@@kyrptonite1825 You wrote: "James doesn’t say in the eyes of man" Not verbatim, but that's the gist of it. How do we see? We see with our eyeballs. Now use yours: Jas 2:22 You *see* that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; Jas 2:23 _and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, _*_“Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”_*_ -and he was called a friend of God._ Jas 2:24 _You see_ that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. You don't _see_ that a person is justified by faith. Why not? Because faith is invisible. Instead, you _see_ that a person is justified by works, because works are visible and they reveal the content of the person's heart: living faith. James admitted that Abraham's faith, not his works, are what God counted to him as righteousness. Paul says to do good, yes, but he doesn't make salvation contingent upon good performance. Anyone can read Paul's letters and see that your proposal is false. Look at Ephesians 2 for example, where he never qualifies works as "circumcision." Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Eph 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. I have had Catholics point out verse 10 and try to say that it supports their claim, but verses 8 and 9 are crystal clear; would Paul contradict himself in the very next sentence? Of course not, but some Catholics grasp at straws. Rom 4:1 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? Rom 4:2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. Rom 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Rom 4:4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. Rom 4:5 And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, Rom 4:6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: Rom 4:7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; Rom 4:8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” Rom 4:9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. Rom 4:10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. Rom 4:11 He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised.... Rom 4:22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” Rom 4:23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, Rom 4:24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, Rom 4:25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. As Abraham justified by faith _apart from works,_ so likewise are we who trust in Christ our Propitiator. Our sins are not counted against us. God accounts (imputes) His own perfect, spotless righteousness to us through faith. That is what makes Jesus' death and resurrection GOOD NEWS! We can have complete peace with God through faith in Christ, because God gives us the gift of His saving grace. If you work for your grace, you are lost in your sins, for you have tried to pay God with your deeds for the GIFT he wants to give you. You can't pay God back for His gift without insulting Him and without spitting on the cross of Christ. Jesus paid for your debt of sin _in full_ at the cross; how dare you try to pay God back for His loving gift? Whatever good we do as born-again Christians is to the Holy Spirit's credit, anyway. He indwells us, guides us, and enables us to do the works. To God be all the glory, and none to ourselves. We are merely conduits for God to work through, like the branches which bear good fruit as the sap (Holy Spirit) of the vine (Christ) flows through us; see John 15. Joh 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Joh 15:3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Joh 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Joh 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. We respond to the Spirit in love (for God and neighbor) and simple obedience, as humble servants of the Most High. Luk 17:10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’” Our good works cannot merit eternal life. Eternal life is a gift, freely given by God. Our cooperation with God might merit some additional reward in heaven, if our deeds were done with the right motives (love and obedience, without selfish desire for reward), but they can never pay God back for His priceless gift! 😊 I pray that the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to His love, mercy, and grace (unmerited, unmeritable favor).

[@rexlion4510]

@@kyrptonite1825 Faith saves, but the faith that saves will not remain alone because it will produce good fruit. However, it isn't right to say that faith + works saves us, or that faith + anything saves us. My beef with the CCC is that they worded it poorly when they said that works can merit the grace needed for eternal life, a statement which is unBiblical on its face no matter how one qualifies it my mentioning the Holy Spirit's influence in the works.

[@kyrptonite1825]

Again, 1. As I stated your interpretation of James makes no sense. Abraham’s faith itself was perfected according to James. Clearly that doesn’t mean in the sight of men. He does say “you see”, but he is obviously saying something along the lines of “look”, and then goes on to demonstrate that Abraham’s works justified him. Not that we only see Abraham’s works. James does not admit that faith alone saved Abraham. 2. Secondly, I mentioned that Ephesians is referring to Initial Salvation. 3 Third, I noted that Romans clearly refers to the Mosaic Law, not moral works. As we can see that Paul clearly mentions Abraham in the context of “circumcision”. The “works of the Law.” 3. I would agree that good works do not merit Initial Salvation. I would say faith doesn’t either. Grace is a Free Gift, Initially Accepted by Faith and Baptism. However, you must continue in good works, lest you fall into sin; to perfect your faith. 4. Finally, salvation is Infused. God declares you righteous, but what God declared actually happens, and so, you actually become righteous. This isn’t to say at Baptism that all your habits are changed, but you are made righteous. And then, in the process afterwards, you must act in virtue lest you fall into sin. You’re clearly grasping at straws. Ephesians refers to being saved initially. And the Bible clearly refers to it as a process “work out your salvation.” James completely denies faith alone. Romans is against the Mosaic Law. Jesus over and over says to do good works.

[@JamesDurant-y1q]

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.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Read a little more: Eph.2: 10

[@chissstardestroyer]

Well, how'd one discern that humbling oneself is the doorway to Hell: by humbling oneself that very quality does actually produce a callousness towards the least of all- as then one *knows* that even with God Himself enabling you to assist them: you are NEVER GOING TO BE EVEN THE MOST REMOTELY ABLE TO; so you have a duty to cut them off from any needs they may have; including the least of all, solely out of humility. Thus we know that it is *pride* that induces man to serve his neighbor, humility that denies man the will to do so *forever* and so we know by these events proven in even *one singular man's case* that the word of God is a lie from the very *mouth of God Himself* as what He commanded to be embraced actually led even one man by obeying it to hate his neighbors and to fully set the grounds for the loss of salvation to all! *That* not what He said it will, is what obedience to Him does; as does the pursuit of humility, so we *know* that humility actually teaches man to hate God and neighbor, and pride likewise teaches man to serve his neighbor *solely because he CAN do that good*!

[@glennshrom5801]

Romans doesn't just teach about faith, it teaches strongly on grace. Romans 6.14 "For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace." Romans 11.6 "And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." See also Romans 4.4-8, where faith is not just on the side that is counter to the Mosaic law, but on the side that has "transgressions forgiven, sins covered, and sins not counted against them". Faith is not just about keeping a different kind of law transcending the Mosaic law, but rather about the grace of God that forgives all sin, making us cleansed and pure in God's eyes!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Famous heretics throughout history have always claimed "What the bible REALLY MEANS is..."

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

MOSAIC LAW. HELLO???

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

John 6:29 says the only work God gives us to do….is to believe! So, God credits works to us for simply believing!

[@jmdionishow]

So you wanna add "alone" in this passage as well? 😢

[@Sevenspent]

Yes, but you accept one passage of the bible but not another? I dont know what they call that, but it doesn't seem right.

[@innocentodenigbo7284]

Faith without good works is bad.

[@jayrobelo9877]

You cannot continue to live in sin after being forgiven. Yes Our Lord will forgive but why would you continue to hurt his heart by continuing sinning? Knowing better why do you keep fighting his commandments and sacraments? Stop abusing of his Grace and be a better Christian because you know you’re saved and you wish to honor and respect Our Lord.