“Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith
only.”
— James 2:24
— James 2:24
OR
“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 2:8,9
— Ephesians 2:8,9
Which is it???
This and other contradicting verses can be addressed at Rightly Dividing → Contradictions above.
Does religion leave you with more questions than answers?
Find peace in the finished work of Christ — without the confusion of religion.
What is “the Simplicity that is in Christ”?Sin has separated us from God and we have earned death.
What can WE do about it?
NOTHING, but God can and DID.
Without asking us to do anything, at the Cross, God forgave ALL sin. See Forgiven at the Cross above.
Now, universal forgiveness is NOT universal salvation — but that forgiveness made your salvation possible.
The Gospel Paul delivered to us is this:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, ... by which also ye are saved, ... how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
It’s the clear message of grace revealed to our Apostle Paul — that God has already done everything needed for our salvation.
Religion says, “Do.” Christ says, “Done.”
It appears that all modern day, mainstream denominations of Christendom offer systems of effort, rules, and ritual — but true Christianity rests in God’s finished work.
What must we do?
The answer hasn’t changed since Acts 16:31 — “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”That’s the simplicity in Christ: Trust what He did, not what you can do.
"For the wages of sin is death;..."
"...God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing
their trespasses unto them..."