Saved By Grace

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 Before we look at the positive meaning of this passage, let us take note of the fact that Roman Catholicism teaches the very opposite of what is taught here. Rome teaches that a person is saved by means of works. Original sin and the sins committed before baptism are forgiven by baptism. After that, a person can be forgiven only when he earns...