The main point in this lesson is to show that, whilst it is true that one is justified by faith, it is certainly not true that one is saved by faith alone.
Don't be confused. The faith which saves is a working and obedient faith.
At the beginning and at the end of Paul's letter to the Romans, there are two "archways" with the same inscription.
By the first we are enlightened as we enter into his letter, and by the other we are reminded as we leave it.
The inscription is, "OBEDIENCE OF FAITH"
The Roman Christians were examples. "Not lagging in diligence"
Their "faith was spoken of throughout the world"
The relationship between faith and works has for centuries exercised scholarly minds. Some have concluded that salvation is by faith alone, and works
In this lesson we will examine the relationship between faith and works, particularly Paul's statement, "A man is justified by faith without works"
Our approach will be to compare what Paul says with what other Bible writers say. We believe Paul cannot contradict them, because the Bible cannot contradict itself. If we interpret the term "faith without works" in such a way that it harmonises with the rest of the Bible, our interpretation is
Paul quotes from Moses, "Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him as justification"
Paul quotes David who speaks of the blessedness of the man whom God justifies "without works of law"