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Old 01-19-2009, 09:13 PM
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Re: Repentance necessary for salvation
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Originally Posted by pelathais View Post
When people speak of "work(s)" in the context of salvation they are usually referring to the writings of Paul and/or James. In those writings, "work(s)" always refers to the works of the Law - with the possible exception of including Christian charitable works as well.


Yes. Ephesians 1:4-6. If you are to be saved in eternity, then you were saved "before the foundation of the world." Presumably Prax, that was well before you or I were even born.

And your insight in the passages you cite reveals keenness of mind.
I agree i refers to the works of the law, but when it is cited to them it's just works meaning "anything you can do yourself" to them.
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