Saved by grace in the Sacraments - 11

 

De Maria

1 day ago

MM,

You said, "read the NT like a child"?

That goes against Scripture. Here's what Scripture says: Hebrews 5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. So, you should grow up. Yes, God wants us to be perfect as He is perfect. And yes, we can be thus. Jesus says: Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Do you have enough faith to obey Christ on His Command to be perfect? Do you think that if you do your best to be perfect and yet fail, that Christ will condemn you for it? Luke 18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Do you have enough faith?

 DE MARIA May 26, 2013 at 6:18 am

Jason quoted Darryl:
Jason, you wrote that redemption becomes something we must pursue by faith and the sacraments. That’s a relief. Oh wait How do I know if I’ve pursued redemption faithfully enough?

That’s a good question. How do you know you have enough faith to be saved by faith alone?

Note that the question does not pertain to Catholics. We leave all such judgment to God. But Protestants are constantly crying out, even on street corners, “Are you saved?” And then they all claim salvation by faith alone. Therefore, how do they measure faith? And how much faith is enough?

Let’s take an example from Scripture. Abram left Ur in response to God’s call. But he was not declared righteous at that point. It wasn’t many years before he was declared righteous. And yet, Scripture declares him faithful at that point:
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

So, his faith was recognized at that point, but not his justification or salvation.

So, how much faith is enough faith to be justified? How much faith is enough faith to be saved?

Sincerely,

De Maria