109. Can the punishment for sin be erased by doing “good works”? (Sevap)
the Bible No
Yes the Quran
the Bible's Perspective
Romans 3:28We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Galatians 3:11Now that no man is justified by the law before God is evident, for, “The righteous will live by faith.”
Ephesians 2:8-9for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
Titus 3:5-6not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
James 2:10For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.
the Quran's Perspective
Hud (Hud) 11:114Establish worship at the two ends of the day and in some watches of the night. Lo! good deeds annul ill-deeds. This is reminder for the mindful.
Al-Ankabut (The Spider) 29:7And as for those who believe and do good works, We shall remit from them their evil deeds and shall repay them the best that they did.
An-Najm (The Star) 53:32Those who avoid enormities of sin and abominations, save the unwilled offences - (for them) lo! thy Lord is of vast mercy. He is Best Aware of you (from the time) when He created you from the earth, and when ye were hidden in the bellies of your mothers. Therefor ascribe not purity unto yourselves. He is Best Aware of him who wardeth off (evil).
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