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1. '''Automatic Works:''' They claim that a true Christian will automatically do good works.
1. '''Automatic Works:''' They claim that a true Christian will automatically do good works.
2. '''Proof of Salvation:''' They assert that works are the evidence of genuine salvation, rather than what saves.
2. '''Proof of Salvation:''' They assert that works are the evidence of genuine salvation, rather than what saves.
3. '''Other Conditions:''' They avoid using the term '''works''' but substitute other requirements like bearing fruit, exuding holiness, repenting of sins, or undergoing a changed life.
3. '''Other Conditions:''' They avoid using the term '''works''' but substitute other requirements like bearing fruit, exuding holiness, repenting of sins, or undergoing a changed life.
4. '''Necessary Result:''' They declare that works are a necessary result of saving faith.
4. '''Necessary Result:''' They declare that works are a necessary result of saving faith.


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1. '''Use of Adjectives:''' They describe faith with adjectives like '''saving faith,''' '''true faith,''' or '''authentic faith.''' This creates a false category of faith that the Bible does not support. Luke 7:50 simply says, '''Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.'''
1. '''Use of Adjectives:''' They describe faith with adjectives like '''saving faith,''' '''true faith,''' or '''authentic faith.''' This creates a false category of faith that the Bible does not support. Luke 7:50 simply says, '''Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.'''
2. '''The Disclaimer "But":''' They affirm salvation by grace through faith but then add a negating '''but.''' For example: '''We are saved by grace through faith, but if you're truly saved, you will have the works.'''
2. '''The Disclaimer "But":''' They affirm salvation by grace through faith but then add a negating '''but.''' For example: '''We are saved by grace through faith, but if you're truly saved, you will have the works.'''


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