Can Faith Alone Save You?

St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston · Oct 4, 2026 · 2m

Fr. Matthias Shehad explains the biblical meaning of faith and its relationship to works, referencing St. James' teaching that "faith without works is dead." He clarifies that mere intellectual belief—that God exists—is not enough for salvation. True faith must be expressed by actions such as prayer, confession, and living a Christian life, which demonstrate genuine belief. Fr. Matthias addresses common questions about salvation and how God judges people, emphasizing that salvation is not earned by works alone, nor is it by works without faith. Instead, it is faith that saves, and good works…