Another reason that sets the Christian faith apart from all others is not only the historical resurrection of Jesus as a substitutionary sacrifice for all people, it is the only religion that is not based upon one’s good works. The Christian faith clearly says that all people were all created for good works but that we are not saved by them. Salvation is procured by our faith in God’s grace through Jesus’ work by his death and resurrection. Another way to say it, is that Jesus’ work is able to save us but can only be appropriated by His grace and our faith in it.
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Ephesians 2:8-10, For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
John 3:16, For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
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Matthew 5:16, In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
James 2:26, For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
Colossians 3:23-24, Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Hebrews 13:16, Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Galatians 6:9, And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Titus 2:14, Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
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