2 results for tag: Q & A

The Devil and the Problem of Evil – Greg Albrecht

Question:  Some time ago you gave a sermon and talked about Satan, and asked how “real” is he and how “symbolic” is he.   I think he is real, and I have many Scriptures that support my conclusion.  Of course, I know that there are many references in the Bible which are true but not literally so.   Can you elaborate? Answer:   Some brief thoughts, perhaps if I enumerate them they might be a bit more logical! The question of the devil, and how “literal” biblical references to his existence are, and how symbolic, is an ongoing discussion – has been for many centuries. Excuse the ...

Salvation by Faith Alone? – Greg Albrecht

Question How can you justify saying that salvation is by faith alone or as you often say “faith alone, grace alone and Christ alone” when James 2:14-20 says something different? Answer Some suggest, from the passage in James 2:14-26, that works or deeds in some way conditions of God’s acceptance of us.  By way of response: 1. If this passage can be perceived to say such a thing would one passage (a proof text if you like) invalidate the gospel of Jesus Christ and the many passages in the New Testament that emphatically teach that salvation is by Christ alone – faith alone, grace alone and Christ alone?  This ...