...In Other Dispensations?
Much theological debate has ensued in recent years in regard to the
discipleship/Lordship salvation issue. Those who stand for free Grace
nobly contend that faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ
is the only requirement for salvation (1 Cor. 15:1-4).
They see clearly that works of righteousness, rituals, and law keeping has nothing
whatever to do with salvation in the present dispensation of Grace (Rom. 4:5;
Eph. 2:8-9). Now the question becomes, “Has this teaching always existed or is
this a unique provision for those under the present Grace?...
...Paul is the only Biblical writer who speaks of faith without works (or the law) for
salvation. (See Acts_13:38-39; Rom. 3:20-22; 3:24,28; 4:5; 6-8,16; 11:6;
Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 3:9; Titus_3:5).
What were some of the works that God once required for acceptance and salvation
before the dispensation of Grace began? (Eph. 3:1-9).
Animal sacrifices—Genesis_4:3-7; Hebrews_11:4; Exodus_12; 1 Corinthians_5:7.
Noah was commanded to build an Ark resulting in the saving of his house (family)
and causing him to become heir of the righteousness which is by faith—
Hebrews_11:7..." [etc, etc, etc...]
"...some would dispute that rituals or performances are really works...
"
(K Lawson)
FULL study:
How Were people Saved In Other Dispensations? (I)
How Were people Saved In Other Dispensations? (II)
GRACE And Peace...
The Dilemma
Much theological debate has ensued in recent years in regard to the
discipleship/Lordship salvation issue. Those who stand for free Grace
nobly contend that faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ
is the only requirement for salvation (1 Cor. 15:1-4).
They see clearly that works of righteousness, rituals, and law keeping has nothing
whatever to do with salvation in the present dispensation of Grace (Rom. 4:5;
Eph. 2:8-9). Now the question becomes, “Has this teaching always existed or is
this a unique provision for those under the present Grace?...
...Paul is the only Biblical writer who speaks of faith without works (or the law) for
salvation. (See Acts_13:38-39; Rom. 3:20-22; 3:24,28; 4:5; 6-8,16; 11:6;
Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 3:9; Titus_3:5).
What were some of the works that God once required for acceptance and salvation
before the dispensation of Grace began? (Eph. 3:1-9).
Animal sacrifices—Genesis_4:3-7; Hebrews_11:4; Exodus_12; 1 Corinthians_5:7.
Noah was commanded to build an Ark resulting in the saving of his house (family)
and causing him to become heir of the righteousness which is by faith—
Hebrews_11:7..." [etc, etc, etc...]
"...some would dispute that rituals or performances are really works...
"
(K Lawson)
FULL study:
How Were people Saved In Other Dispensations? (I)
How Were people Saved In Other Dispensations? (II)
GRACE And Peace...