I read a post from CCF's website about how important it is to know the truth. I can't believe that CCF has the nerve to lecture on the importance about the truth when it hid from its members the truth about an incident in the recent past.
Still, I wish to tackle what CCF posted concerning a bible verse that I think it takes in a wrong way. Galatians 1:16 says,
Nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ.
CCF cites the verse to promote the doctrine that good works is not needed for justification in the eyes of God. But does the verse truly promote such doctrine ? Just what type of work is being discussed in this particular verse ? Clearly, the work being discussed by Galatians 1:16 is the work dictated by the law of Moses. The work done in accordance with the law of Moses will never justify anyone. One can never be justified by observing the 613 laws of Moses.
Now, compare the verse above with Philippians 2:12-13 which says,
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
The work, according to Philippians, that is needed for salvation is the one which is done through one's faith. The work that results from one's true faith and belief is the one which is important in working out one's salvation. It is the kind of work that is God-designed and inspired. It is the kind of work that is aligned with God's will and purpose. It is the kind of work that saves. James 2:24 says,
You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.
So who is truly telling the truth ?
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