Faith + Nothing = Salvation, Salvation = 3 Things

We have trouble with the concepts of faith and works.

It's so important to know that works don't save us.

It's equally important to know that genuine faith always leads to works.

Galatians and James use Abraham to illustrate the works-faith contrast: 

Faith Alone Saves Us:
Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.... those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse."
Full passage: Galatians 3:6-14

Genuine Faith Always Results in Works:
"Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? ...his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did... a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone."
Full passage: James 2:14-26

Salvation leads to these 3 things:

1. Works.
Christ has prepared good works for all of us who are saved (Ephesians 2:10).

2. Obedience.
If we love Jesus, we obey Him (John 14:21).

3. Godly purposes.
We want God's will, not our own (Matthew 7:21).
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