What is easy believism – From GotQuestions

Below is an article written over at GotQuestions.org explaining what easy believism is. My brother-in-Christ, Pastor Edward Ramirez shares this in our FB group and I hoped it might be a blessing for you all. Have you encountered this?

What is easy believism?

Easy believism is a somewhat derogatory term used by opponents of the view that one needs only to believe in Jesus in order to be saved. From this they conclude that those who hold to sola fide (“faith alone”) teach that no corresponding need exists for a committed life of Christian discipleship as proof of salvation; however, that is not what sola fide means. True faith in Christ will always lead to a changed life. Another common usage of the term easy believism is in regards to those who believe they’re saved because they prayed a prayer—with no real conviction of sin and no real faith in…