I have a question about the UPC

[Dedicated Mind]

Amanah, It sounds to me like you are struggling with the same issues of Martin Luther, whether we can merit salvation. I believe catholics teach that by good works you earn merit for salvation while Luther claims we are justified by faith alone. I believe that we should obey the word and that part of faith is obedience, but good works are a product of our salvation and not the means of salvation. I believe that baptism and holiness is part of the obedience of faith that saves us. So I think it is a midddle ground between Luther and catholicism. Does any of this make sense? Let me know what you think.