Romans 4:4-5 — wages vs. gift; faith counted as righteousness to the one who does not work but believes
Additional Pauline argument against Catholic soteriology
Romans 4:4-5: 'To the one who works, wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. To the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.' Paul's argument: if salvation involves works, it is earned (wages), not grace (gift). The ungodly person who merely believes is justified — no works required.
← Previous
Challenge to Catholics: Romans 11:6 — grace and works are di
Next →Ephesians 2:8-10 echoes James: saved by grace not works (vv.
Responses
Scripture Commentary
article
Is Free Will “Another” Gospel?
What is the problem? It is common for Calvinists to argue that humanity can’t have free will because free will would necessitate a salvation based on works. Although the Bible does not make this claim, people have been subject to unfair accusations of heresy by overly zealous Calvinists.
Theology
verse entry
Ephesians 2:8-9
Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis
Theology
verse entry
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis
Your Tags
Personal labels you apply to any item — separate from system topics. Tags are shared across all databases. Visit /tags to browse all your tags.
...more
Personal labels you apply to any item — separate from system topics. Tags are shared across all databases. Visit /tags to browse all your tags.
...more