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July 28, 2010

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

July 25, 2010

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Different beliefs regarding the relationship of faith and works:
- Faith without works saves
  - Methodist Discipline Article #9
- Works without faith save
  - This belief is held by:
    - Those who teach that a child is born in sin.
    - Those who teach purgatory.
    - Those who teach baptism for the dead.
    - Those who teach salvation is by works of merit.
- Faith and works save
  - Is this correct?
  - Many would answer “yes”.
  - But to be exact, the answer is “no”.
  - One is not saved by faith and works as two distinct things, but by a faith that works obedience to God’s word.
- Faith that works obedience saves
  - This is true in initial salvation.
  - This is true in continued salvation.
  - This is true in restored salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-10
- Salvation is by faith and is the gift of God.
- It is not of works that allow one to boast.
- It is of faith that works that which God has ordained.
Paul and James on Abraham
- Romans 4:4-6 considered
- Paul uses “works” in the sense of perfect meritorious lawkeeping - earning one’s salvation.
- James uses “works” in the sense of obedience.
- But they are talking about the same kind of faith.
  - Paul shows Abraham was justified by trusting God to PROVIDE.
  - James shows Abraham was justified by trying God to DIRECT.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

July 25, 2010

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Forgiveness
- Romans 3:20-26 - All need forgiveness.
- Acts 15:1 - No one obeys perfectly.
- I Corinthians 6:9-11 - They were washed, sanctified, and justified.
Brethren
- I Kings 19:10 - Elijah was not as alone in his service to God as he thought.
- Philemon 1:4-7
- Philippians 1:3-7 - Paul’s thankfulness for his brethren
- I Corinthians 1:4
Truth
- John 1:14 - Jesus is truth.
- John 17:17 - God’s word is truth.
- Joshua 23:14 - None of what God has spoken has failed.
Heaven
- Hebrews 4:9-10