Not By Works

...He says, that, before we were born, the good works were prepared by God; meaning, that in our own strength we are not able to lead a holy life, but only so far as we are formed and adapted by the hand of God. Now, if the grace of God came before our performances, all ground of boasting has been taken away. Let us carefully observe the word prepared. On the simple ground of the order of events, Paul rests the proof that, with respect to good works, God owes us nothing. How so? Because they were drawn out of his treasures, in which they had long before been laid up; for whom he called, them he justifies and regenerates. Calvin commentary, Ephesians 2:10

John Calvin said it better than I.

OH OH! Now you've done it!

you should know that John Calvin isnt very liked nor popular in this website

Oy vey! Get ready!

The gospel song say's appropriately; "Jesus paid it all all to Him I owe."

1 Corinthians 1:27-31
27) But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28) God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things and the things that are not to nullify the things that are, 29) so that no one may boast before him. 30) It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31) Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Sorry, I only have Calvin's commentary on my phone and have no internet. I will make a single post with more than one, many, Christian writers who agree with me, then you can decide if we are all false teachers and twisters of scripture. One more quote from Calvin.

We must look to Paul's design. He intends to shew that we have brought nothing to God, by which he might be laid under obligations to us; and he shews that even the good works which we perform have come from God (Calvin, Ephesians 2:10)

I do believe there is a difference. A Christian would like to do better!
A lost man wouldnt care

I never claimed to know much by the way so I dont know where you got that? In fact if you go through my posts here I have mentioned my LACK of knowledge/education. I only completed mandatory education and didnt even ENTER H.S! I've been educated for less than a DECADE in my life! Thats all I need. Not many of my people are well educated, READ more if you wish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani_people

Don't worry. He's not the only one. I bet 90 percent of the commentaries I look at will agree with me.

The gospel song say's appropriately; "Jesus paid it all all to Him I owe."

1 Corinthians 1:27-31
27) But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28) God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things and the things that are not to nullify the things that are, 29) so that no one may boast before him. 30) It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31) Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Let me answer your question with a question and then I will respond.

Do you think a believer should repent when they commit sin?

Im sorry I missed the first part of your response. Obviously paul thought Christians could sin in ways that could bar them from the kingdom of Heaven for he warned the Galatians of such. I guess we have to decide if we believe him or dismiss his letters, what do you think?

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Romans 11:20‭-‬22 KJV

This should be a warning to us all

If a believer understands lieing is a sin, yet in a moment, lies, how can that person repent? Did he all of a sudden forget lieing was a sin?

Did David know that adultery and murder was a sin while he committed them???? Certainly he did
yet he repented giving us the book of Psalms chapter 51

So if you think you can sin like David then you must also believe you have to repent like David

Rom 11 is talking about national isreal vs gentile believers, not the salvation of any single person

Context wouod halp you greatly, paul did not contradict himself, as your trying to make him do[/QUOTE

Ive notice this argument alot on here. When you find a scripture that totally proves your false doctrine wrong you just say oh that verse isn't for us!!

Let me ask you, how big is your bible?
After ripping out all the books not written to you and for you, your bible must be very small......maybe one or two verses even

Since the book of Romans was written to the church at rome, do we throw out the entire book?

Or maybe we should balance scripture with scripture and let the Word speak for itself and remember what Paul told Timothy
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16 KJV

Your confused

David did not repent in john 51, he adknowledged and confessed his sin,

Did David know that adultery and murder was a sin while he committed them???? Certainly he did
yet he repented giving us the book of Psalms chapter 51

So if you think you can sin like David then you must also believe you have to repent like David

Have you took your medicine today???

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Psalms 51:1‭-‬4 KJV

That's just a few of the versus. I can go on and on