Faith cannot earn salvation, yet saving faith never remains inactive; it trusts Jehovah through Christ and expresses itself in obedience.
How Faith and Works Belong Together
How Faith Is Connected to Salvation
Faith connects to salvation through trust in Christ, repentance, obedient discipleship, perseverance, and hope in Jehovah’s gift of eternal life.
The Righteousness That Comes Through Faith in Christ — Philippians 3:9
Righteousness before Jehovah comes through faith in Christ, not human merit, and leads to a lifelong course of obedient faithfulness.
Salvation Comes by Grace Through Faith
Salvation is Jehovah’s undeserved gift through Christ, received by obedient faith and maintained through faithful endurance.
God Is Both Just and the Justifier
Jehovah remains perfectly just while justifying repentant believers through the righteous, sacrificial ransom of Jesus Christ.
God Justifies Those Who Put Faith in Him
God justifies believers through faith in Jesus Christ, based on His atoning sacrifice rather than human merit or works of law.
God Justifies Sinners Who Respond to the Good News with Active Faith
Jehovah justifies sinners through Christ’s sacrifice when they respond to the good news with repentant, obedient, and enduring faith.
Justification, New Life, and the Christian Hope
The cross provides justification, the resurrection brings new life, and Christ’s victory secures the Christian hope.
What Is the Reformed Baptist Church, and How Should It Be Evaluated Biblically?
What a Reformed Baptist Church is, where it is biblically strong, and where its Calvinistic system goes beyond Scripture.
Does Original Sin Make the Atonement and Justification Necessary?
Scripture shows Adam brought sin and death, Christ brought ransom and life; justification is Jehovah’s declaration of righteousness through obedient faith.
