Episode Summary
In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the concept of faith, contrasting its meaning in biblical Christianity with Latter-day Saint (LDS) teachings. They highlight how, in Scripture, faith is a gift from God—an instrument through which we receive grace by trusting in Christ’s finished work. In contrast, LDS doctrine often views faith as an “action word” closely tied to obedience, where faith is something to be demonstrated through works to access divine blessings or power.
The team unpacks key biblical passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3, and James 2, explaining that faith, biblically, means placing trust in Jesus rather than in personal efforts. They use illustrations, such as a tree naturally bearing fruit, to show how good works flow from faith rather than creating or sustaining it. The discussion also addresses the LDS emphasis on agency and effort, emphasizing that biblical faith rests solely on Jesus’ righteousness, not on human accomplishment.
The episode closes by introducing the next topic—the relationship between faith and works in the Christian life. This lays the foundation for a discussion on how, in Christianity, works are a response to faith, not a requirement for earning grace.
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