Luther said:
James 2:24
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
So, according to Scripture, faith ALONE is not faith in Christ.
We also claim to have faith. And we do our best to demonstrate our faith in our works. What does Scripture say about that?
James 2:18
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
So, according to Scripture, faith demonstrated in works is faith in Christ.
Galatians 5:6
King James Version (KJV)
6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
But you and the rest of the Protestants claim that works are not necessary. Whereas, Scripture says that works of love are equivalent to keeping the Commandments.
1 Corinthians 7:19
King James Version (KJV)
19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
And of course, Scripture says that those who love Christ, keep the Commandments:John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Whereas, you and the rest of the Protestants claim it is not necessary to keep the Commandments.
And Scripture says that it is necessary to obey Christ:
Hebrews 5:9
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that
obey him;
But you and the rest of the Protestants say it is not necessary to obey Christ. In fact, Scripture says that those who do not obey Christ DO NOT LOVE CHRIST:
John 14:23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
So what does that say about your love for Christ when you deny that you have to obey Him and claim that your faith ALONE is enough?
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Matthew 19:17
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Matthew 16:17-19
King James Version (KJV)
17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Luke 1:48
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
But you are saved by your faith ALONE. Claiming to have faith you deny all His words. Scripture says:
John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
But you say, it isn't necessary or even possible to keep the commandments. Thereby showing how much you love Christ.
Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
and that not of yourselves: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. (so what do we do?) through faith; (In what or who do we put this faith?) JESUS CHRIST
AND when we have accepted that GIFT OF GOD by FAITH, what does GOD DO?
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
But the Catholic Church does.
Ephesians 3:10
King James Version (KJV)
10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Sincerely,
De Maria
Sincerely,
De Maria
Luther, you don't mock Mary please. She is Jesus mother, have you ever thought about Jesus feeling when when you mocked His mother. How about others mocked your mother, don't you up set?.
ReplyDeleteI am the only one catholic in my whole family but my family always respect Mary.