1. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly

2. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone Several religious groups believe and teach that one is saved by faith alone without any other conditions. Some would consistently believe faith only Others say faith only but still believe repentance is essential.

3. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone

4. "Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most wholesome doctrine and very full of comfort" – The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1972 Edition, p. 55.

5. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone Those Who Believe This Contend: Passages that say one is saved by faith means faith alone (i.e. Rom. 5:1) If one is not saved by faith alone – then salvation is by works (i.e. Eph. 2:8-9)

6. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only

7. James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. James 2:17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. If by Faith Only Saved by A Dead Faith

8. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost

9. The devils / demons (Jas. 2:19) Children of the Devil (John 8:31, 44) Those who would not confess (John 12:42) If one is saved by faith alone all of these would be saved!

10. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions

11. Repentance (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30-31) Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) If God requires anything more than faith, salvation is not by faith alone!

12. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences

13. Repentance is not essential (yet many think it is) Praying for salvation is not essential (yet many think it is) Obedience is not essential Matt. 7:21 Heb. 5:8-9 1 Pet. 1:22 If One is Saved by Faith Only Then:

14. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience

15. Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- 1 Jno. 5:1 – believe is born of God Rom. 5:1 – justified by faith Acts 11:18 – repentance unto life Jno. 5:25 – hear will live

16. V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience

17. V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience Num 20:11-12 11 Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank. 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them." Moses Disobeyed

18. But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report? (Rom. 10:16) Obey = Believe

19. V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience Salvation By Faith – Includes Baptism

20. Case of Cornelius believe will receive remission of sins (Acts 10:43) Repentance unto Life (Acts 11:18) Gal. 3:26-27 You Are: Children of God by faith FOR Have Been: baptized

21. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works

22. Saved by Works –Acts 2:40; 10:35 –Phil. 2:12 –Jas. 2:24 Not Saved by Works –Rom. 3:28 –Eph. 2:9 –Gal. 2:16

23. VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works –Of mans righteousness (Eph. 2:9; Tit. 3:5) –Of law of Moses (Rom. 3:28; Gal. 2:16) –Of faith (1 Thess. 1:3) –Good works (Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14) –Of God (John 6:28-29) – Of Gods righteousness (Acts 10:35)

24. VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works Not Saved by: –Works of law (Rom. 3:28; Gal. 2:16) –Mans righteousness (Tit. 3:5; Eph. 2:9) –Dead works (Heb. 6:1; 9:14)

25. VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works Not Saved by: Are Saved by: –Works of God (John 6:28-29) –Works of Gods righteousness (Acts 10:35) –Good works (Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14) –Works of faith (1 Thess. 1:3)

26. Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. Faith Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works