Gospel, Salvation & Allegiance

Explore RAF’s studies of the gospel, salvation, and allegiance to Christ. Begin with the proclamation itself, then follow questions about faith, works, covenant faithfulness, repentance, and perseverance into the longer research.

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What Is “the Gospel”

Paul Preached the Gospel to Christians

Common Questions

What does faith mean in its ancient setting?
Why “Faith” Meant Allegiance Before It Meant Belief

How does RAF relate faith and works?
Why “Faith Alone” Cannot Survive When Pistis Means Allegiance

How do divine initiative and human response relate?
Salvation: God’s Initiative, Our Response

Does Romans 8:1 remove accountability?
Romans 8:1 Is Not About Escaping Accountability

Go Deeper

The New Covenant and the Law Written on the Heart

Grace Didn’t Begin at the Cross

1 Corinthians 15:3–5—Putting Paul Back in His Own Letter

Research Library

Salvation: From Covenant to Cross to Bema Seat

Letter to The Saints in Rome Explained

Letter From James Explained

Faith: When Courage Abounds but Strength Falters

The Kingdom Within Reach: A First-Century Vision of Theosis

Not Students, But Disciples

When Truth Is Refused

The Theological Necessity of Self-Examination

Letter to The Hebrews Explained

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Baptism

Israel, Covenant & Torah

Resurrection & Afterlife

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