Evangelical Churches: Faith is such a great work that we are saved by faith. Faith is what we do.
Roman Churches: Faith is not a good enough work; it must be supplemented by good works.
Lutheran Churches: Faith is not our work, but the work of God in us by which we receive the gifts of God.
So, how do you know you are saved?
Evangelical Churches: Because I believe! (My work, my decision, my choice)
Roman Churches: Because my faith is completed by my love and good works.
Lutheran Church: Because Jesus saved me and has given me the gift of eternal life.
Interesting, no? Different views of faith can lead to other very different theologies . . .
(Note: I am painting with a very broad brush here, and I am NOT trying to say who is saved and who is not! But different churches (confessions) do think differently about things . . . )
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