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NASB | John 5:24 ¶ "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 5:24 ¶ "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins--the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life. |
Subject: Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) |
Bible Note: Hello Dabody7, I believe both Hank and Tim Moran have provided a solid scriptural basis in support of faith vs. works. The whole of scripture clearly speaks to the fact that we are saved on the basis of our faith, not works. (Tit.3:5) As an observation, I believe James focus is providing the practical outworking of our faith. His is not a doctrinal book as is Romans, so I see no contradiction given this distinction. Consider Hebrews 11, the wonderful treatise of our great cloud of witnesses! Verse 6 reads "without FAITH it is impossible to please Him" In verses 8 and 9 we have "By FAITH Abraham..." And finally in verse 17 "By FAITH Abraham,when he was tested, offered up Isaac..." Faith precedes works in all these examples. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |