Faith and Works addresses one of theology's most debated questions: the relationship between salvation by faith and obedience to God's law. This focused work presents Ellen G. White's balanced biblical position—salvation comes entirely through faith in Christ's righteousness, yet genuine faith produces obedience as natural fruit. White warns against two dangerous extremes: legalism trusting in works for salvation, and cheap grace claiming faith while continuing in sin. The book demonstrates that justification by faith and sanctification through obedience are inseparable aspects of salvation. Chapters address what constitutes saving faith, how works evidence genuine faith, the impossibility of sinless perfection in this life, and the assurance of salvation despite ongoing struggles. White's central message: we are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone—it works by love and purifies the soul.
Absolutely essential for understanding salvation. Powerful for those confused about law and grace. Anyone battling either legalism or license needs this balance. New believers require this foundational clarity.
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“Faith is the condition upon which God has seen fit to promise pardon to sinners, not that there is any virtue in faith, but because faith can lay hold of the merits of Christ.”
“There are those who profess holiness, who declare that they are wholly the Lord's, who claim by right to the promises of God, while they refuse to render obedience to His commandments.”