God requires two things for the salvation of fallen man.
1. A life of perfect obedience according to God's holy law.
2. A perfect atonement for his sins and the sins of the whole world.
Jesus Christ in our name and on our behalf, has victoriously met all of these requirements.
This is why Paul wrote,
"And you are COMPLETE IN HIM (Jesus) which is the head of all principalities and powers" Colossians 2:10.
The only thing that is required of us is to believe and embrace what Christ has done as our only means of salvation, plus nothing. If you add something to this like your religion or your own doctrine like Calvinism or whatever, then that means that you don't believe that Jesus has met all of the requirements for your salvation and you need to add your own requirements.
God only accepts the doing and the dying of Jesus for your salvation. Plus nothing. We are accepted only in him.
Adding your works, obedience or your religion to the work of Christ will not be accepted and will result in your condemnation. This is why Jesus said,
"Not everyone that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the Kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of the Father which is in heaven. (the will of the Father is that you believe upon his Son Jesus Christ) Many will say to me in that day (judgment day) Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name and in your name cast out devils and in your name done many wonderful works. And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity" Matthew 7:21-23.
Salvation is by Christ alone, faith alone, plus nothing, as it is taught by the scriptures. If you have faith in Christ you will not need a religion. Religion is nothing more than an attempt to save yourself without Christ. Jesus and Jesus alone is the savior and he saves to the uttermost, Hebrews 7:25.
1. A life of perfect obedience according to God's holy law.
2. A perfect atonement for his sins and the sins of the whole world.
Jesus Christ in our name and on our behalf, has victoriously met all of these requirements.
This is why Paul wrote,
"And you are COMPLETE IN HIM (Jesus) which is the head of all principalities and powers" Colossians 2:10.
The only thing that is required of us is to believe and embrace what Christ has done as our only means of salvation, plus nothing. If you add something to this like your religion or your own doctrine like Calvinism or whatever, then that means that you don't believe that Jesus has met all of the requirements for your salvation and you need to add your own requirements.
God only accepts the doing and the dying of Jesus for your salvation. Plus nothing. We are accepted only in him.
Adding your works, obedience or your religion to the work of Christ will not be accepted and will result in your condemnation. This is why Jesus said,
"Not everyone that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the Kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of the Father which is in heaven. (the will of the Father is that you believe upon his Son Jesus Christ) Many will say to me in that day (judgment day) Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name and in your name cast out devils and in your name done many wonderful works. And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity" Matthew 7:21-23.
Salvation is by Christ alone, faith alone, plus nothing, as it is taught by the scriptures. If you have faith in Christ you will not need a religion. Religion is nothing more than an attempt to save yourself without Christ. Jesus and Jesus alone is the savior and he saves to the uttermost, Hebrews 7:25.
