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Work OUT, not work FOR
Philippians 2:12 is a bane to those who feel insecure in their faith, and a boon to those who want to keep it that way. "Work out your...
Bible Brian
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Salvation PRODUCES works
Believers in works based "gospels" often object to the concept of Sola Fide (faith alone) because they misunderstand it. In the Bible, it...
Bible Brian
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Gifts are received, not earned
If you have ever received a Christmas gift, take a moment to think about where it came from. Did you pay for it? Did you work even a...
Bible Brian
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James 2:24 does not refute Ephesians 2:8-9
Proponents of false gospels often like to misquote James 2:24, which says "You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by...
Bible Brian
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Grace + works = free + cost
Is salvation by grace, or by works? A Christian will answer grace, but there are many false religions that will actually answer "yes"....
Bible Brian
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Works based gospels are pride based gospels
In Christianity, salvation is by grace through faith, not of works. You do not need to work to be saved, and indeed you cannot work to be...
Bible Brian
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Working out is not working for
One verse that is particularly popular with heretics who claim salvation involves works is Philippians 2:12, which says "Wherefore, my...
Bible Brian
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Does Ephesians 2:8-10 refer only to works of the law?
"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. For...
Bible Brian
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The full nature of sin and salvation
I once shared an article criticising a bigoted gay couple who sued a Christian florist for holding to her Christian faith by refusing to...
Bible Brian
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How to get an elbow shot on the devil
While browsing Facebook one day, I came across this gem. A man sits looking quite grumpy when the devil pops up behind him and says "Go...
Bible Brian
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Man is justified, not saved, by works
The chief argument against Ephesians 2:8-10 is James 2:24. Many people should already have picked up on how I phrased that. I quite...
Bible Brian
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