Romans 4:5

However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. (Romans 4:5-NIV)

One time we saw a picture in a Christian magazine of a man sitting on the floor leaning back against the wall. He appeared to be petting his dog. He was showing us there is nothing we have to do because we are saved by grace.

We recently watched a missionary film of a new convert coming up out of the water of baptism. The believer asked, "What do I do now?"

The missionary answered, "Absolutely nothing." This from a fundamental, devout, self-sacrificing missionary society.

"The man who does not work but trusts God."

"His faith is credited as righteousness."

This statement of Paul's has come to mean there is nothing we are to do in the way of righteous, holy living. We are saved by trusting God who justifies the wicked. Period.

Am I correct? Is this what is taught?

Let's think about this.