ALL NEED TO REPENT
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The bible does indeed say that God repented of what he said that he would do but there was certainly no sin involved. In human terms that can be readily understood repentance, in regards to mortal humans involves turning away from sin. People can imply anything they want about God but that does not make it true. God did not even change his mind but only relented because of the repentance of people that turned away from sin. God knew beforehand whether they would or not repent of their evil ways. The scripture is written in a way that can be understood by those that seek the truth and desire a positive spiritual transformation.
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How can that be readily understood when that thinking is found nowhere in scripture?
It's very simple. Scripture says that works will never save you.
Sin is transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). Turning from sin means to follow the law, which will never save you.
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:20 KJV
You know that's not at all what I've said, but rather you're desperate to hold on to your own accomplishments to save your self rather than the death, burial, and resurrection. You trust in your righteousness (Isaiah 64:6), instead of the righteousness of Christ which is imputed unto is through faith alone (Romans 4).
Trust in the imputed righteousness of Christ:
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.1 John 3:9 KJV
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
1 John 5:18 KJV
It's very simple. Scripture says that works will never save you.
Sin is transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). Turning from sin means to follow the law, which will never save you.
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:20 KJV
You know that's not at all what I've said, but rather you're desperate to hold on to your own accomplishments to save your self rather than the death, burial, and resurrection. You trust in your righteousness (Isaiah 64:6), instead of the righteousness of Christ which is imputed unto is through faith alone (Romans 4).
Trust in the imputed righteousness of Christ:
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.1 John 3:9 KJV
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
1 John 5:18 KJV
Amen. Saving faith is dead because it produces no fruit. We won't be a light to the world if we put ourselves under a bushel. Men need to see our works, because only God sees faith.
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
James 2:18-20 KJV
Faith without works
http://www.biblelineministries.org/articles/basearch.php?action=full&mainkey=FAITH+WITHOUT+WORKS
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
James 2:18-20 KJV
Faith without works
http://www.biblelineministries.org/articles/basearch.php?action=full&mainkey=FAITH+WITHOUT+WORKS
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I have neither accomplishments to hold on to, trust in my own righteousness which doesn't exist or works to boast about. Not everyone takes these posts as seriously as you seem to do in a desperate attempt to prove they are right. Personally, I would rather be happy than right. For the most part I read certain posts in the BDF for the high entertainment value it provides. I disagree with you about turning from sin means following the law. Of course, once sin is confessed repentance from a sinful lifestyle is necessary otherwise the confession was not sincere but rather done out of a sense of guilt or fear. Other than the part of your posts attacking my beliefs and the part about repentance means following the law I agree with this post you wrote.
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you cannot ignore the fact that those who are in Christ, do desire to be obedient to Him
that has nothing to do with how we are saved. it has to do with what happens when a person actually is saved and renews their mind by the word of God
it is nonsense to state otherwise
no one is claiming salvation is by works. no one at all
that has nothing to do with how we are saved. it has to do with what happens when a person actually is saved and renews their mind by the word of God
it is nonsense to state otherwise
no one is claiming salvation is by works. no one at all
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If sin is transgression of the law as scripture clearly states, then turning from sin is turning from transgression. Therefore turning from sin is to follow the law. It's the law itself that says turn and cease from sinning - "Thou shalt not".
Just because I don't hold to your opinion, doesn't mean I'm attacking you. No need to play victim.
So to agree dead faith is saving faith?
Just because I don't hold to your opinion, doesn't mean I'm attacking you. No need to play victim.
So to agree dead faith is saving faith?
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why do so many who are basically new members, think they can truthfully state what other long time members are saying here?
stay awhile and learn about people before sending them off to judgement that you could not pass yourself
stay awhile and learn about people before sending them off to judgement that you could not pass yourself
I truly hope you find the love and truth of the Prince of Peace and Life.
Take care.
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