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Lot's of people claim to know Christ. Even fake believers claim to know Christ. That doesn't make it so. The person who claims to know Christ but who does not obey him is a liar. They do not know him. That's what John said.a. Claim to know Christ
That is what the Bible says. Obedience shows that you know Christ, not just claim to know Christ. If you claim to know Christ and do not obey Christ's command(s) you are a liar and the truth is not in you-1 John 4:20b. Claim their works prove it
"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."-1 John 4:20
See, works DO matter. Works DO prove you know God. Just as the absence of works shows you do not know him. If this is convicting to anyone, take it to Jesus. You can't do this in and of yourself. Your obedience is a work of God in you. He will do it if you ask him to. You'll be shocked. It'll sneak up on you somewhere in your day and you'll be like, "wow"! Then you'll want more. And he will deliver. And you will praise him for his faithfulness and Sunday's praise and worship will flow out of your heart. Or Saturday's, which ever day you meet to worship God.
No, everyone knows works do not earn salvation.c. Claim their works have earned the right to enter
Works show we have the right to enter into the kingdom because the blood of Christ has made us worthy to enter-Colossians 1:12.
Lip service (faith alone) shows you are not worthy by the blood of Christ to enter in.
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