Dear Calvary Family:

In Acts 15 we read of the arguement over how a person could be saved.  The early church which was growing from being Jewish in membership to being Jewish/Gentile had a decision of faith to settle.  How dows one get saved?  There were the ones who wanted outward proof and certain works related issues to prove one's salvation.  Then the other's saw God's redemptive work as His and His alone.  The council in Acts 15 finally settle the issue and we have a doctrine of Sola Fide as a result.  I have always understood and beleive that the saving grace of God is His irrevocable work in our hearts and lives.  It is never taken away and we by FAITH receive his salvation freely or reject his salvation.  This Sunday we will look at Acts 15 and see how the council came to the conclusion of Salvation by Faith and Faith alone.  

In His Name"

Bro. Richard