Questions; 1.Do we have to work in order to be saved? 2.Are we saved without working? 3.Is there a difference between keeping the Commandments and evangelizing? 4.What does question 3 have to do with works and faith? 5.Are there two type of faith? 6.what is double imputation? 7.If the works of Jesus was accounted to us why do we have to evangelize?

Judaism There are approximately 14 million Jewish people in the world today, with close to 6 million living in the U.S. and about 5 million in Israel. Although Christians believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and are followers of the Jewish Messiah, we don’t have as much in common with our Jewish friends as you may think. Judaism is ranked as the sixth largest organized religion in the world, but it may surprise you to find that many Jewish people don’t believe in God. It’s amazing, but it’s true. More than half of all Jews in Israel today call themselves “secular,” and according to a recent poll, only 30% of all Jews are “absolutely certain” that God exists, 34% are “somewhat certain,” 24% aren’t sure, and 12% believe there is no God.1 So it’s possible to be secular, agnostic, and even an atheist and still be Jewish. Some Jews even believe in reincarnation. If your mother is Jewish, that makes you Jewish, no matter what you believe. So being Jewish is not the same thing as following the religion of Judaism. Being Jewish is like having a citizenship; but following Judaism is living a certain lifestyle. To Jewish people, what they believe about God and the afterlife isn’t as important as how they live. Background There are three main branches, or movements, in contemporary Judaism: Orthodox: Orthodox is the most strict form, and until 200 years ago, it was the only kind of Judaism. Orthodox or “traditional” Jews emphasize tradition and pride themselves on faithfully keeping the Laws of Moses. They make up 10% of the Jewish population in America. Reform: On the other end of the scale is the liberal or “modern” movement, called Reform. The Reform movement began in the 18th century to bring Judaism’s “old and outmoded ways of thinking” up to date. Reform Jews say they keep the good values of Judaism, but don’t have to keep strict religious laws. These are most of the Jews you’ll meet today. Conservative: In between the Orthodox and Reform are the Conservatives. Conservative Judaism arose in the 19th century, as a middle ground between the other two branches. They’re traditional but believe the rabbis can change Jewish laws to suit the times. About 30% of American Jews are Conservative. Because Judaism emphasizes behavior instead of theology, there is a wide variety of beliefs even within each of the branches. With such diversity, it’s difficult to generalize about their beliefs. Who is God? Orthodox Jews believe there is only one God. He is a Spirit who is all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, and eternal. Jews often recite something called the Shema: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” (Deuteronomy 6:4) Reform Jews, however, can interpret the “God concept” however they like, and that’s still within the boundaries of their Judaism. They can be atheists, naturalists, religious humanists, but they all agree on one concept: “The truth is that we do not know the truth.” So if you want to know what Reform Jews believe about God today, it really depends on which Jewish person you ask. Scriptures Orthodox Jews (the strict believers) believe that the Torah was written by God through the hand of Moses. The Torah is the Hebrew name for the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They also believe the rest of the Old Testament, which is called the Tanakh, but don’t give it as much authority as the Torah. There is also the Talmud—the teachings of the Jewish rabbis—which they believe has great authority. But Reform Jews (the more liberal ones) don’t necessarily believe that the Scriptures were written by God. Most believe they were merely written by men. They feel it’s a good book for preserving history and culture, and helps to live a good life, but the bottom line is, it wasn’t written by God, so it’s not binding. Heaven and Hell Orthodox Jews do believe there is life after death in the Olam Ha-Ba—the World to Come. They believe that the righteous of all nations will live forever with God in a perfect place of peace and prosperity, and that the unrighteous will suffer—but they don’t all agree on where those people will go. Some believe nothing happens when you die. Others believe you go to She’ol, or Gehenna, a place of purification (kind of like a Jewish purgatory). Then you either go directly to Paradise, or you are destroyed and cease to exist, or you continue to live in a state of unending remorse. Again, today’s Judaism leaves it open to personal opinion. In the Reform and Conservative branches, most have no concept of personal life after death. What is most important is the here and now—being a good person, and making the world a better place. Sin and Salvation None of the branches of Judaism believe in original sin. They teach that man is created in the image of God and is born morally pure. They either think of humanity as neutral—with the potential for both good and bad—or as basically good. Although men do sin, they believe that God’s justice is tempered with mercy. Many Jewish people never ask the question, “What do I have to do to get into Heaven?”since Judaism teaches that all good people from all nations will go to Heaven. And because most Jews don’t believe in Hell, they don’t think of needing to be “saved” from anything. Remember, they believe they already have a favored standing with God as His “chosen people.” Many Jews do believe that studying the Torah, praying, and doing good deeds will earn them a better place in Heaven, but they get a “Free Pass” as descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Scripture has something to say about that kind of thinking: “And do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.” (Matthew 3:9) The Messiah So, what do Jewish people think about the Messiah today? Again, it depends on who you ask. Most Jewish people aren’t waiting with anticipation for a coming Messiah.

I will use this, for those who don’t believe that Jesus is God! Psalms 104:7 Who can rebuke the waters and the ocean? YHWH (Yahweh) Psalms 106:9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. Matthew 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Love the Bible, it explains its own self!

Hi everyone, prayers appreciated we will be going downtown to hand out tracts and preach tonight. Thanks!

Can a man without faith do good deeds? And if he can, how?