Not By Works
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Isiah 64-5 says works of righteousness out of joy joins us with God, (covenant relationship), in contrast to religious works of filthy rags that separate us from God, verse 6........ There is much to do about “personal relationship” intimate relationship”, popular sayings that sound good on the surface, but are really unbiblical, and left to one’s imagination to define. Whereas, covenant relationship is made clear in the text. The bible speaks of a relationship to God as to “covenant”. In a covenant, both side give all they have to the other, such as the covenant with David and Johnathon. God gives grace in all His earnest of the Spirit, and man gives his steadfast faithfulness in obedience from the heart. This is man working together with God in a covenant relationship that cannot be obtained by any other means possible.. it’s called the new covenant. We are saved by Gods’ power (grace), combined with our faith (steadfast fidelity towards God)…This biblical concept is all but lost within professed Christendom today..What we enter into through the door of repentance is a covenant relationship with God, which is a very serious agreement between both parties……………………….be blessed
Jesus told us that those who seek diligently will find. He promised to reveal Himself. Saying such things as "personal relationship" is unBiblical actually goes against what the Bible actually tells us. (Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.) JESUS gave His all. The new covenant is in His blood.
Good Morning from my end....
May we all come to make the Testimony of the Messiah our Rock.
We know and believe He died to Redeem us so let us continue therin and walk His path of Righteousness through His Testimony.
For GOD so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son for us.. No Greater love than this.
So let us with confidence Obey Him because He is the author of our Eternal Salvation.
To GOD be the glory forever and ever, So be it.
May we all come to make the Testimony of the Messiah our Rock.
We know and believe He died to Redeem us so let us continue therin and walk His path of Righteousness through His Testimony.
For GOD so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son for us.. No Greater love than this.
So let us with confidence Obey Him because He is the author of our Eternal Salvation.
To GOD be the glory forever and ever, So be it.
Scripture confirms the heart condition of those who fall away, in that they are not saved. Specifically, Jude confirms that apostates are those who don't have the Spirit.
The world's definition of apostates is different to the biblical definition, which is why some have this wrong belief that apostates were once believers. But Jude confirms apostates never had the Holy Spirit, so right there is confirmation of the truth. If you read the entire chapter it says much about non believers.
The world's definition of apostates is different to the biblical definition, which is why some have this wrong belief that apostates were once believers. But Jude confirms apostates never had the Holy Spirit, so right there is confirmation of the truth. If you read the entire chapter it says much about non believers.
Have you read the New Testament Willybob? Because what you are defining as covenant relationship is what God made with Israel.
The New Testament is a will of inheritance. I'm not sure why you dislike the term "intimate relationship" because we can't be more intimate than to become one with someone, and that is what we have now.
Are you a member of His body? Have you been regenerated? Become the new man? Actually a new Genesis of Spiritual beings never seen on earth since Adam and Eve before the fall? Are you listening for His Voice to speak? Sitting at His feet?
Isnt that intimacy?
Are you defining faith as steadfast fidelity towards a God? I do agree with not having any other gods before Him, for that would be foolish since there is none else. But, I wouldn't say that's the definition of faith.
Anyway, interesting post you have made and I wait for your reply.
Now, why aren't you guys sleeping? Lol I'm going back to bed. Just checking in...wanted to swat those flies.
and a big good morning to you, and isn't our God wonderful to give us an inheritance in His Kingdom through His precious Son, Jesus? I was thrilled when I saw that in scripture.
Nice to see you back Katy.
see you all later!
and a big good morning to you, and isn't our God wonderful to give us an inheritance in His Kingdom through His precious Son, Jesus? I was thrilled when I saw that in scripture.
Nice to see you back Katy.
see you all later!
You just need a kitty
They'll catch anything. Here there's a cricket problem. Somehow they're coming in through the vents!
Just wish my cats would eat them when they're done torturing them. The clean up isn't fun
They'll catch anything. Here there's a cricket problem. Somehow they're coming in through the vents!
Just wish my cats would eat them when they're done torturing them. The clean up isn't fun
but these flies were here buzzing. I think they are gone now.