Gospel of Grace?

[James Roberts]

Right .. and when he BELIEVES in his spirit or mind that he is a sinner, there is a conflict called conviction going on in his soul, which is his heart and conscience, that must be reconciled by repenting from the heart from sin and to God in the name of Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:38)


Yes, I agree. In fact, James 4:24 says "...man is not justified by faith only."

But you know what faith only does cause? It opens the door to commercializing salvation. Yeah, each church can tell its audience what "faith alone" consists of and no one is the wiser except those who repent as God commands! Instead of believing that doctrines of men, we ought to just go back to the gospel at Pentecost where we know that 3000+ people were saved. Go find any gospel you think that you want to believe and see if people were actually saved there, folks.

skypair

Actually, Acts 2:38 says the following:

King James Version (Acts 2:38)
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Actually, James 4:24 says the following:

King James Version (James 4:24)
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

With respect to James and Acts, maybe you should correct your scripture references.
http://biblehub.com/kjv/john/4.htm

 

[Dcopymope]

Good works and deeds will follow us as Christians. A Christian without good works, one has to wonder if they are truly saved? Have they been born again? Are they a seed landing on rocky soil which cannot generate healthy roots? Good works are certainly evidence.

And that's all James was trying to say. If you say have faith, then I will know of your faith by your fruits. Never once did he ever state that your works will save you.

(Acts 15:24) "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:"

 

[James Roberts]

And that's all James was trying to say. If you say have faith, then I will know of your faith by your fruits. Never once did he ever state that your works will save you.

Agreed.

 

[skypair]

Actually, Acts 2:38 says the following:

King James Version (Acts 2:38)
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Actually, James 4:24 says the following:

King James Version (James 4:24)
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Yes, sorry — Jas 2:24. Thanks for the heads up.

skypair