Wise Disciple with Nate Sala Romans 3 vs. Romans 2 — Faith Alone or Obedience?
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Jan 15, 2026 Dive into the debate between faith and works in the Bible! Explore how Paul's teachings on justification challenge the norm. Discover the concept of faith as covenant loyalty, likened to a marriage. Unpack Abraham's story where trust in God leads to righteousness. Understand that righteousness is a divine gift, not something we earn. Plus, learn how justification connects to forgiveness through parables. This engaging discussion clarifies the complexities of believing and living out one's faith.
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Biblical Terms Must Define The Debate
- Paul isn't confused; misunderstanding comes from importing modern definitions into Scripture.
- Let the Bible define terms like faith, justification, and obedience to resolve apparent contradictions.
Faith As Covenantal Allegiance
- In Paul's Jewish frame, faith primarily denotes allegiance and loyalty, not mere mental assent.
- Faith is trust expressed through daily actions and covenant loyalty to God.
Marriage Illustrates True Faith
- Sala compares faith to marriage: vows imply ongoing actions, not mere claims.
- He uses a hypothetical wife who refuses marital duties to show that verbal claim without obedience isn't true covenantal faith.