Then it appears that there is a contradiction in the Bible; because 1) we are not saved by works (Ephesians 2:9) and, 2) we do keep ourselves (1 John 5:18).
Salvation is redemption and redemption is salvation.
And if salvation is by works and faith is a work, it is a work that can alone save you (John 6:28-29)....all that is needed is faith in Jesus Christ...and to add to this is to not trust wholly in what Jesus did for you on the Cross; and to perhaps forfeit your salvation.
(now I believe that water baptism in Jesus' Name is an initiation into the faith by which one appropriates that shed blood).
Then it appears that there is a contradiction in the Bible; because 1) we are not saved by works (Ephesians 2:9) and, 2) we do keep ourselves (1 John 5:18).
Salvation is redemption and redemption is salvation.
And if salvation is by works and faith is a work, it is a work that can alone save you (John 6:28-29)....all that is needed is faith in Jesus Christ...and to add to this is to not trust wholly in what Jesus did for you on the Cross; and to perhaps forfeit your salvation.
(now I believe that water baptism in Jesus' Name is an initiation into the faith by which one appropriates that shed blood).
Redemption: 100 percent the work of God, thru the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ! All mankind are redeemed in Christ!
Galatians 3:13
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law...
Justification: our acceptance of redemption thru faith and baptism! Become a disciple and member of Christ and His Church! Mk 16:16 He who believes and is baptized shall be saved.
Sanctification: the life of grace, prayer, virture, and good works, the just living by faith, and faith working thru love!
All done in Christ thru His grace! Jn 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Salvation: a christian in the state if grace at the moment of death we enter into the salvation of the Lord! Mt 24:44-47 faithful servant! Jn 15:1-5 abide in me. Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.