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How does being of faith oppose works?

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Being of faith opposes works as it relies completely on Christ's righteousness, rejecting any notion of earning salvation.

The distinction between faith and works is a core tenet of Reformed theology, emphasized in the teachings of Galatians and Romans. Works represent human effort to achieve favor with God, which Paul clarifies leads to a curse as laid out in Galatians 3:10. Conversely, those who are of faith wholly trust in Jesus Christ, who justifies the ungodly, as stated in Romans 4:5. Paul explains that there is no compatibility between faith and works; they are incongruent principles. A reliance on works implies that one may believe their actions contribute to salvation, which the scriptures categorically reject, emphasizing that true salvation comes solely through faith in Christ.
Scripture References: Galatians 3:10, Romans 4:5

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