What is the relationship between faith and works in salvation?
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Salvation is through faith alone, apart from works; as emphasized in Galatians, works cannot justify anyone.
The relationship between faith and works in salvation is clearly defined in Scripture. Galatians 3 strongly argues that we are not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul stresses that faith and works are distinct; works arise from faith but do not contribute to our justification. Everything done in service to God should flow from the faith bestowed upon us. Thus, while good works are a necessary result of true faith, they are not the foundation of our standing before God—faith alone justifies the believer.
Scripture References:
Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:17
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