The Way of Salvation: Faith vs. Law and Works

In the face of our sin, God has already completed everything for our salvation. He loved us, offered His grace, and sent Jesus to die for our sins. This raises a crucial question: What must we do to be saved, now that God has done everything?

All who read the Bible know that the only condition for salvation is faith. Because humanity is corrupt, we mistakenly believe we must do something to be saved. However, the Bible makes it clear that faith is the sole condition. The New Testament states over 150 times that when a person believes, they are saved, justified, and have eternal life. It’s not about who you are or what you do; everything depends on believing.

The relationship between grace and faith is like giving and receiving. God offers us salvation by grace, so we must receive it by faith. Faith is simply accepting God's spiritual gift, completely separate from our own works. It's the only way to receive God’s grace.

Today, the problem isn't a lack of belief, but the human tendency to add conditions to faith. People claim we are saved by "faith plus something," like repentance, legalistic works, or baptism. The Bible says we are saved the moment we believe. The real question is: Is faith alone enough, or do we need to add to it to be saved?