Monday, September 22, 2025

Only by Faith

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith."
- Romans 1:17

Martin Luther believed that faith and not works saved man. During his time, this was a revolutionary concept because the whole church system had been built upon a saved-by-works mentality. Unfortunately today there are many who believe that they will score points with God through good works.

In our society there are many that do good works and charitable and humanitarian deeds, yet they deny God and disobey His statutes. Some even believe that their works automatically entitle them to a pass into heaven, but this is not so—they are misinformed and deceived.

Heaven is for those who have faith in God—not themselves. Heaven is for those who live their lives to please God and believe in the Son of God as Lord and Savior. It’s about faith from first to last—FAITH is what matters!

Abraham had faith in God. He believed what God said to him, and even though he made mistakes, God called him righteous—because of his faith. Do you believe in God? Do you have faith in Him? This is what matters most of all.

Further Reading

• Hebrews 11:6
• James 2:23
• Ephesians 2:8-9