To Ate Lee,
We must analyze the entire words of Ephesians Chapter 2. Not selective verses.
True, it is by Faith that we have been saved. However, one has to read the following verses to gain the
Fuller picture regarding salvation and in regards to good works.
So I will provide verses 8-10 from Ephesians Chapter 2;
"8For 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.
10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."----
Ephesians Chapter 2 verses 9-10 is Direct. None of us, should boast of salvation, as salvation is a GIFT, a gift that Christ has given to those who are open to recieve Salvation--in ACCEPTING HIM as LORD AND SAVIOR.
However It is directly clear that verse 10 indicates, "for we are HIS workmanshi, created in JESUS CHRIST unto good works, which GOD HAS ORDAINED that we should walk in them."
What does that verse say, Ate Lee?
Does it say for us to ignore good works and that salvation is secured in just faith?
Does this justify ANYONE to do bad, kill, break all the laws and commandments that the prophets gave to the people (by command of GOD), and use salvation as a ticket to do bad and evil? Of course not!
We are commanded to walk in Good works! We are commanded to follow Christ and to pick up the cross in our own lives!
On the contrary, for those who are biblical literalists, then I suggest you read verses from James.
Let me share and provide you with some that support that salvation is secured in FAITH AND GOOD WORKS!
:What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?
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If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day,
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and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well," but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?
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So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
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Indeed someone might say, "You have faith and I have works." Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works.
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You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble.
(James 2: 14-19)to Complete the message I am sharing with all of you!
: "Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless?
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Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar?
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You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works.
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Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called "the friend of God."
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See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone."
(James 2: 20-24)
YOU ARE SAVED NOT JUST BY FAITH!
BUT BY FAITH AND GOOD WORKS!
AMEN!
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