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Originally Posted by aaronshaf
I find this kind of language really unhelpful... sometimes even shallow, because it misses a big issue: In what sense are they necessary? Are works simply necessary as an evidence of the authenticity of one's faith, or are they also part of necessary prerequisite merit for receiving forgiveness and eternal life?
In other words, most everyone agrees that faith and works have a indispensable relationship, but the big issue is: What kind of relationship do they have?
Even with Mormonism's doctrine of necessary gracious opportunity and necessary gracious assistance, it is still a relentless merit system.
What popular LDS apostle and educator John Widtsoe wrote is still true:
http://www.mrm.org/topics/documents-...t-john-widtsoe |
Quoting Widstoe: lame.
You're not interested in dialogue.
In what sense are works necessary?
Works are necessary as a prerequisite to qualify for saving grace. Grace also enables man to perform those works.
Not much to argue over. LDS view is certainly biblical.