Righteousness Through Faith - 1
"Righteousness Through Faith - 1" -------------------------------------------------- Recently, I encountered the following question in several different forms and sources. So, I decided to address it here hoping it will benefit you. Question 1: After becoming a Christian, does my salvation depend on my works? Answer: No, our salvation was never dependent on the works of any law, because the law cannot condemn a Christian as sinner. Romans 8:1 says, "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death". Although the law is still there and we strive to keep it out of fear or love, it cannot condemn us. Neither it can prevent your salvation. In this we see a great picture of God's abundant grace. When we were sinners, if we became Christians by grace through faith without any merit (work), then it i...