Not By Works

HERE IS PROOF:

1 John 1:9 (HCSB)
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


That word CONFESS is in the Greek Present Tense, which makes it an ongoing lifestyle, to Confess each new sin.


The Present Tense
The present tense can either be continuous/ongoing or undefined. The continuous present is usually translated as "I am loosing" while the undefined is best translated as "I loosen." When the present is used with the indicative mood it denotes present time.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/help/greekverbs.cfm

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours;

and their works do follow them.

2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
2 Timothy 2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

How are we to become a vessel unto honor, sanctified and MEET for the masters use, and prepared unto every good work?

By doing all our schooling now, so that when graduation day comes (the return of Christ) we will know The Word, will not be in need of being taught, so that during the Millennium, we may "approach the Lord" as opposed to those who will "approach the people".


We will rest from our LABORS, when we die. But for now we rest from the heavy yoke
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Amen! No matter how many times "Oh so are you perfect, do you keep the law 100%?" and no matter how many times Ephesians 2:8-9 is quoted it does not nullify the clear conditions laid out in the Scriptures by the Lord Jesus for salvation. This being one of them, just like the Apostle Paul said IF ye hold fast till the end, again a condition. It does not matter at all if you say true believers are the ones who forgive, or if you say you have to forgive, that is completely meaningless, what matters is that we forgive our enemies or else we are on the path to damnation and our claimed profession of belief is in vain. Words mean very little if they are not backed up by action. "Change of mind" as repentance is defined is meaningless if its not evident in our actions, that is why the Bible tells us to bring forth fruits of repentance.

We are facing a last times apostasy in which people are allowed into the kingdom in their carnal state, still addicted to their sins, still worldly, this is the strong deception that started in the 19th century and has continued on till this day. All we can do is preach the words of Jesus, if they do not convince people then just like the rich man "If they do not hear Moses and the prophets" we did all we could. Many will come to Jesus saying we did these great works but it will all be in vain because they were still workers of iniquity, never facing godly sorrow and turning from their sins, which is why Jesus tells them go away from me you who work iniquity (Iniquity meaning sin, evil, for international readers) i never knew you

I see apostasy alright ....... the apostasy that Christ's death on the cross was not sufficient to save and He is somehow limited in keeping those that are HIS.

Yes, your clear conditions (which are not biblical btw) are your goodness and your actions.
Good luck with that.

We are facing a last times apostasy in which people are allowed into the kingdom in their carnal state, still addicted to their sins, still worldly

Truly shocking the following statement made by the person you are responding to



I thought Jesus came for such people.
If you can't come to Jesus as a sinner then we have no hope.

"Sorry you dirty sinner you are not welcome in our church, clean up your act then maybe you will be welcome"

Can't recall Jesus saying that,

I'm glad I do not go to such a church (although I wouldn't be allowed)

I see apostasy alright ....... the apostasy that Christ's death on the cross was not sufficient to save and He is somehow limited in keeping those that are HIS.

Yes, your clear conditions (which are not biblical btw) are your goodness and your actions.
Good luck with that.

I see "confess" not repent.

To confess it so agree with God

we confess ὁμολογῶμεν

(omologōmen)3670:
to speak the same,
to agree from homologos (of one mind)

https://biblehub.com/lexicon/1_john/1-9.htm

John is teaching against the false doctrine of the denial of sin.

Truly shocking the following statement made by the person you are responding to



I thought Jesus came for such people.
If you can't come to Jesus as a sinner then we have no hope.

"Sorry you dirty sinner you are not welcome in our church, clean up your act then maybe you will be welcome"

Can't recall Jesus saying that,

I'm glad I do not go to such a church (although I wouldn't be allowed)

I see "confess" not repent.

To confess it so agree with God

we confess ὁμολογῶμεν

(omologōmen)3670:
to speak the same,
to agree from homologos (of one mind)

https://biblehub.com/lexicon/1_john/1-9.htm

John is teaching against the false doctrine of the denial of sin.

I would say e have to repent before we will agree..

repent is required for salvation. Until we agree with God si is sin, we will never confess it.

I think we confess to benefit self. It brings healing

I think we confess to benefit self. It brings healing

Amen! No matter how many times "Oh so are you perfect, do you keep the law 100%?" and no matter how many times Ephesians 2:8-9 is quoted it does not nullify the clear conditions laid out in the Scriptures by the Lord Jesus for salvation. This being one of them, just like the Apostle Paul said IF ye hold fast till the end, again a condition. It does not matter at all if you say true believers are the ones who forgive, or if you say you have to forgive, that is completely meaningless, what matters is that we forgive our enemies or else we are on the path to damnation and our claimed profession of belief is in vain. Words mean very little if they are not backed up by action. "Change of mind" as repentance is defined is meaningless if its not evident in our actions, that is why the Bible tells us to bring forth fruits of repentance.

We are facing a last times apostasy in which people are allowed into the kingdom in their carnal state, still addicted to their sins, still worldly, this is the strong deception that started in the 19th century and has continued on till this day. All we can do is preach the words of Jesus, if they do not convince people then just like the rich man "If they do not hear Moses and the prophets" we did all we could. Many will come to Jesus saying we did these great works but it will all be in vain because they were still workers of iniquity, never facing godly sorrow and turning from their sins, which is why Jesus tells them go away from me you who work iniquity (Iniquity meaning sin, evil, for international readers) i never knew you

Truly shocking the following statement made by the person you are responding to



I thought Jesus came for such people.
If you can't come to Jesus as a sinner then we have no hope.

"Sorry you dirty sinner you are not welcome in our church, clean up your act then maybe you will be welcome"

Can't recall Jesus saying that,

I'm glad I do not go to such a church (although I wouldn't be allowed)

We rest from our labours when we enter through the narrow gate.

HERE IS PROOF:

1 John 1:9 (HCSB)
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


That word CONFESS is in the Greek Present Tense, which makes it an ongoing lifestyle, to Confess each new sin.


The Present Tense
The present tense can either be continuous/ongoing or undefined. The continuous present is usually translated as "I am loosing" while the undefined is best translated as "I loosen." When the present is used with the indicative mood it denotes present time.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/help/greekverbs.cfm

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IT IS ONLY A LABOR, when IT IS NOT DONE BECAUSE SOLELY BECAUSE WE LOVE HIM, AND GOD GIVEN LOVE IS THE NARROW GATE:


Romans 5:5 (HCSB)
5 This hope will not disappoint ⌊us⌋, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

1 John 5:3 (HCSB)
3 For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. Now His commands are not a burden, {When it is done because you LOVE HIM.}

John 14:15 (HCSB)
15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commands.