Apples of Gold - October 4

Salvation is through faith alone, as witnessed by the Scriptures. “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” (Ephesians:2:8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
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See All...). However, some attempt to create a conflict between James and Paul and have James:2:14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
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See All...). This agrees with Ephesians:2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
See All...: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.” If we are truly saved by faith, there should be visible works showing that our salvation is real. Otherwise, “faith without works is dead also” (James:2:26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
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"Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."

—Romans:3:28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
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