
Shameless Popery #249 Is Jesus Alone Enough? – Cup o’Joe
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Feb 16, 2026 Live-format Q&A digs into when the phrase ‘Jesus alone’ is helpful and when it becomes theologically wrong. They discuss how Christ relates to the Father, Spirit, and the church as a communal reality. Topics include communion, faith versus mere assent, saints and intercession, Mary in Revelation, images versus idolatry, and a critique of prosperity theology.
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Others Participate In Salvation
- Evangelization shows others can play a real role in someone's salvation without replacing Christ's work.
- St. Paul and 1 Timothy suggest ministers and hearers participate in saving others by sharing the gospel.
Don't Link Faith To Wealth
- Reject the prosperity gospel claim that following Jesus guarantees material wealth.
- Trust Christ for security rather than money, so prosperity or scarcity both become secondary.
Faith Is Active, Not Merely Assent
- Faith in Scripture means active trust that produces obedience and works, not mere intellectual assent.
- James and Paul's readings of Abraham show faith is lived and completed by deeds that flow from trust.













