Bible Discussion Thread

Is there scripture concerning deathbed salvation? Many say faith without works is dead yet scripture says faith is all thats required for salvation grace is a gift from God. Not meaning to answer my own question, just need scripture to support.

Rodney Cheryl

There is no restriction as to when a person can trust in Jesus as Savior in this age.

Those telling you works must accompany salvation should read Romans just for a start.

Romans and James DO contradict and for good reason.

Read James 1:1 - James was writing to the 12 scattered tribes that were still practicing the Law.

Romans is written by Paul who is revealing salvation by grace alone apart from the law.

This age old debate can be solved in 2 minutes by taking a literal approach to scripture.

Salvation in this age is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus crosswork.

Rightly dividing you Bible can clear up these questions.

Hope this helps.

Hello Rodney. I can't think of a specific Scripture pertaining to a "deathbed salvation", though I'm sure there would have been instances in the ministry of the Apostles & the Churches where convicted souls would have confessed Jesus in their final moments.

I could suggest the thief on his cross who turned to Jesus & asked, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom" ( Luke 23:42). Even though the thief's salvation was still under the Old Testament period (for Jesus had not died & arisen as yet), we do see both the thief's sorrow for his sins, belief that Jesus was the One from God, & Jesus' response that after this man's death, he would enter "paradise" (v43).

So, in this instance there is no evidence of works manifesting from faith, as death soon followed this sinner's plea. But to those of us who have been given more time on Earth, the faith given to us by Christ's Spirit, must bring forth evidence of its reality, if it's ever to be believed as from God ( James 2:26).