Religion by self-effort:                                     Salvation by Faith:

Goal–To please God by your own good deeds.           Trust in Christ and then live to please God.


Means– Practice, diligent service, discipline                 Confess, submit, and commit ourselves to

.             and obedience, in hope of reward.                         Christ’s control.

Power–  Good, honest effort through                           The Holy Spirit in us helps us do good

.             self-determination.                                               work for Christ’s kingdom.

Control-- Self-motivation; self-control.                          Christ is in us; we are in Christ.

Results– Chronic guilt, apathy, depression                    Joy, thankfulness, love, guidance,

.                 failure, constant desire for approval.                   service, forgiveness.