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NASB | Romans 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:4 We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways]. |
Subject: What are the "works of God"? |
Bible Note: Emmaus: It is not my intention to start a debate here. Neither do I presume to tell you what your church teaches. All I am trying to do here is to show you what it is that I've been taught about Roman Catholic doctrine. I'm not here to defend what I quote. That is not my point. All I'm saying is: Here's where I got the idea that the Catholic Church taught a system of works-righteousness. Again, I am not saying that I am correct and you are incorrect. I'm just saying here is what I "thought" your church taught. Following is a quote from "CRI PERSPECTIVE CP0800 WHAT SEPARATES EVANGELICALS FROM CATHOLICS?" The entire text may be read at (www.equip.org/free/CP0800.htm). 'Another major issue dividing evangelicals and Catholics has to do with the question of justification. Classical Catholicism holds the view that salvation involves a combination of faith and infused righteousness. This means that God’s grace gives us the capability to become righteous, and enables us to perform good works by which we can receive God’s forgiveness. Evangelicals, on the other hand, believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone (Rom. 4:5; Eph. 2:8-9). To put it in perspective, we are saved by grace, but saved unto good works.' To expand on where I am coming from, I may have been mistaken but I understood that Martin Luther taught: "that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone."' This is where I am confused. I had no idea that Martin Luther and the Roman Catholic church were teaching the same thing about justification by grace through faith. Grace to you, kalos |