superb9006
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I have checked my Bible and there are only 3 references to religion and they all deal with works. 2 Timothy 3:5 talks of holding to the form of religion but not it's power. James 1;27 says what religion is in that it is obeying God's word in loving others. Paul talks of the religious in Acts 17:22-31 and what is required for salvation.
Faith on the other hand is completely separate from religion when it comes to salvation. there are over 50 references to faith and none of them have to do with religion in order to be saved. Faith is the hope of things unseen. Religion is what is seen by the world.
If you don't agree try this. Try and find one place where Christ tries to establish a religion or says which one to follow. Next, if you have a good concordance, find the word faith and replace it in the verses with religion and see if it works.
Faith on the other hand is completely separate from religion when it comes to salvation. there are over 50 references to faith and none of them have to do with religion in order to be saved. Faith is the hope of things unseen. Religion is what is seen by the world.
If you don't agree try this. Try and find one place where Christ tries to establish a religion or says which one to follow. Next, if you have a good concordance, find the word faith and replace it in the verses with religion and see if it works.