Originally posted by vince69:
If our works can add on to what Christ had done, are we saying His
work is not completed? and that we need to finish it for Him?
No, of course not, how can our imperfect work
add or substract from His perfectly completed
work?
Do not discount your true worth in God's eyes with human logic.
You are worth the blood of Jesus Christ. God judges the heart. Thus
every deed done with a sincere heart is perfect in God's eyes no
matter how insignificant it may seem to others. In this way we can
be as perfect and holy as God which is necessary for
salvation.
Of inner character, deeds and faith. Inner character is most
important followed by deeds which reflect that inner character.
Faith while commendable, is not necessary for salvation - those who
reject Jesus in this life because of the actions of
unworthy/hypocritical/bigoted christians may still be saved based
on their inner character and deeds. Thus salvation is open to all
and not exclusive to christians - because Jesus died for
everyone.
