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Originally Posted by Igzy
As for faith = salvation + works, you are confusing cause and effect.
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Yeah, math does not apply to reasoning.
Faith leads to works.
A leads to B
A -> B
That does not mean that works lead to faith
B -> A
This is called affirming the consequent and it is a logical fallacy.
Or rather, the argument seems to be:
Faith leads to salvation
A -> B
Faith also leads to works
A -> C
That does not mean that works (C) leads to either A or B or both.
C -> B, or C -> A, or C -> A+B
Once again, this would be affirming the consequent.
If James is considered authoritative, then the general Christian view that works is a result of faith, but not necessary for it, is the acceptable view.
Edit: To make it clearer, consider this.
If it rains, there will be clouds
A -> B
That does not mean that if there are clouds, that it will rain
B - A
It could be possible, but it is not contingent.