The doctrine that salvation is gained through good works. The scriptures irrefutably teach that man participates in his salvation by humbly accepting Gods saving grace. Man does this through faith (Eph. 2: 8-10). Saving faith is always presented as active and obeying Gods commands (Jas. 2: 14-26). Man is told, save yourselves and it is said of Jesus, the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him (Acts 2: 40; Heb. 5: 8, 9). However, the scriptures are equally plain in denying even the possibility that man can earn or merit salvation through his good works (Tit. 3: 5; Lk. 17: 10). Hence, all that advocate earned salvation are advocating legalism, in this bad sense of the word.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:29:42 +0000
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