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Question: Does the Old Testament Promote a Works-Salvation?

November 1, 2019

Question: The Law of Moses was a “covenant of works,” i.e., “works-based” salvation . The Apostle Paul states that “the just shall live by faith” ( Romans:1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. See...Read more

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Question: Does the Old Testament Promote a Works-Salvation?

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