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Why do some Christians believe in works-based salvation?

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Some Christians may lean towards works-based salvation due to misunderstandings about grace and the law's role in salvation.

The belief in works-based salvation arises when individuals misunderstand the relationship between grace and the law. As seen in Acts 15:1, false teachers claimed that adherence to the law was necessary for salvation, stating that one must be circumcised to be saved. This perspective reflects a human inclination to believe that our actions contribute to our salvation, which leads to boastful comparisons. However, true biblical teaching, as reinforced throughout New Testament scripture, argues that salvation is a gift of grace entirely dependent on the redemptive work of Christ. Believers are freed from the bondage of the law and are saved solely by placing their faith in Jesus, a truth that is foundational to understanding the gospel.
Scripture References: Acts 15:1, Galatians 2:16

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