Salvation is a Free Gift.

  • Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.

    If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!

    To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.

Jimbone

Senior Member
Aug 22, 2014
2,971
972
113
44
“God has given us by grace. “

this grace ?

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭2:11-14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

( read some of Jesus teachings and see if that’s what the gospel teaches us )

Or this grace

“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”
‭‭Jude‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

which means we can deny the lord word and still have this grace

Do you see how when we’re saying “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “ then we’re actually rejecting Gods grace that is teaching us to repent and live upright lives in this world and how grace leads us to actually become zealous of doing good works ?

people in the grace of God are those in the doctrine of Christ

“And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:16-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬

thin is lGods grace that has appeared to all men for salvation ot includes the teachings that change us


“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;

but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:15-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Paul’s “ gospel of grace “ is a reference to the gospel of the kingdom
We need to clarify exactly what we mean when we say "Do you see how when we’re saying “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “
What do you think I mean by this? First you'll have to show me where I said “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “. I'd NEVER say that and do not believe it at all, but it does seem to highlight a huge difference in how we look at things. The way you're saying this is like I'm saying, "once I'm saved I can sin away". That is garbage can can only come for someone who has no idea what the power of God does to a man when we are born again. This argument completely ignores the power of God, completely.

Anyone that KNOWS God in truth, that has been resurrected in spirit and reconciled to His Spirit, KNOWS this isn't possible. However I get the argument, and this is not what I was saying at all and really has nothing to do with the point I was making. If I wanted to put it in those words it would be the other way. "No matter what I do, I can never save my self. It's only a gift by His grace."

I also notice you were doing a lot of teaching, but didn't even answer one of my questions. You also missed my point completely. If you disagree then you must be saying we do get some credit for our salvation. Is that what you believe? That it take us doing something in concordance with God to be saved? That's what the point I was making, that it's 0% us and 100% God. You disagree with this?
 

Pilgrimshope

Well-known member
Sep 2, 2020
14,019
5,690
113
Would you mind going directly to your point? Thanks.
I think you know my point already it’s why you avoided that one

My point is toyr talking about inheriting the eternal Kingdom of God and that’s why I originally quoted what Paul repeatedly wrote to the church

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:1-7‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:19-21‬ ‭KJV‬

My point is simple just because Paul is telling them about an inheritance and god will bring it to pass doesn’t erase the other scriptures warnkng the church they have to act right or else they aren’t going to have the inheritance he’s telling them about earlier in the letters

paul is preaching repentance and also remission of sin not only remission of sin he’s preaching repentance and obedience to the Lord and warning believers to get right before it’s too late and they lose their rhier inheritance in the kingdom

which is eternal life in his eternal kingdom that new heaven and earth you referenced it’s going to be as they taught them and not so much as the latest revolutionary book tells us

“But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: ( that’s the path )

but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, ( that’s the other path ) of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭2:5-9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

God can’t work with n is if we won’t hear what he’s saying see how this sounds terrifying to face God for every word and deed we do ?????

what if we believed the gospel before that ? Meankng the judges words ? So what if I look at the jidgement theough this faith ?

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall be given into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:36-38‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Now do you see how if I accept the lords judgement there it gives a whole new Hope and perception of judgement day that we all have to face ? Or this

“For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, And every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14:11-12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

what if I accepted this now ?

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

But what if instead I just say no no his word isnt for me that’s a work it’s not grace ?

If we believe the Lord we’re going to be saved if we reject him we’re not going to be saved
 

Pilgrimshope

Well-known member
Sep 2, 2020
14,019
5,690
113
We need to clarify exactly what we mean when we say "Do you see how when we’re saying “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “
What do you think I mean by this? First you'll have to show me where I said “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “. I'd NEVER say that and do not believe it at all, but it does seem to highlight a huge difference in how we look at things. The way you're saying this is like I'm saying, "once I'm saved I can sin away". That is garbage can can only come for someone who has no idea what the power of God does to a man when we are born again. This argument completely ignores the power of God, completely.

Anyone that KNOWS God in truth, that has been resurrected in spirit and reconciled to His Spirit, KNOWS this isn't possible. However I get the argument, and this is not what I was saying at all and really has nothing to do with the point I was making. If I wanted to put it in those words it would be the other way. "No matter what I do, I can never save my self. It's only a gift by His grace."

I also notice you were doing a lot of teaching, but didn't even answer one of my questions. You also missed my point completely. If you disagree then you must be saying we do get some credit for our salvation. Is that what you believe? That it take us doing something in concordance with God to be saved? That's what the point I was making, that it's 0% us and 100% God. You disagree with this?
We need to clarify exactly what we mean when we say "Do you see how when we’re saying “ I’m saved by grace it doesn’t matter what I do “
What do you think I mean by this?…..

i never said you said anything I was talking about the difference in Gods grace that teaches us to repent and live right and be zealous of Good works and the other grace I quoted there which I was actually talking about not something you said I was talking about this distortion of grace

“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”
‭‭Jude‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

That’s when we remove Gods teachings of repentance and right living in the gospel and then say its grace …..

was not accusing or putting anything on you I was asking which grace actually saves us ? The one that says “ it doesn’t matter what I do now I’m already saved “ ( lasciviousness a liscense to go on sinning without consequence ) or the grace that is found in the gospel which teaches us to repent and live right while we wait for Jesus ?

a there’s no reason for you to be offended I was asking about the scriptures I quoted to you
 

PaulThomson

Well-known member
Oct 29, 2023
3,473
454
83
D

Do you think Judas was drawn?
Of course Judas Iscarioy was drawn to jesus by the Father. "No one could come to Jesus unless the Father who sent Him drew him", and Judas Iscariot came to Jesus many times.

Matt. 10:1; Mark 3:13-19; Like 6:12-- 16 And when He had called to Him His twelve disciples...

Matt. 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, "Why could we not cast it out?"

Matt. 26:49 And forthwith [Judas Iscariot] came to Jesus , and said, "hail Master," and kissed Him.

Luke 9:10 And the apostles, when they were retuned, told Him all that they had done...
 

Pilgrimshope

Well-known member
Sep 2, 2020
14,019
5,690
113
Of course Judas Iscarioy was drawn to jesus by the Father. "No one could come to Jesus unless the Father who sent Him drew him", and Judas Iscariot came to Jesus many times.

Matt. 10:1; Mark 3:13-19; Like 6:12-- 16 And when He had called to Him His twelve disciples...

Matt. 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, "Why could we not cast it out?"

Matt. 26:49 And forthwith [Judas Iscariot] came to Jesus , and said, "hail Master," and kissed Him.

Luke 9:10 And the apostles, when they were retuned, told Him all that they had done...
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:32-33‬ ‭KJV‬‬
 

FollowerofShiloh

Well-known member
Jan 24, 2024
4,321
714
113
So are you saying the price is acceptance? This makes salvation dependent on us correct?
I'm not saying we don't have a choice, or we don't have to accept t all. I'm really just trying to dig a little deeper here. Is this what our salvation is dependent on, or is this just a small piece in the gift God has given us by grace.

Here's a question. Who gets the credit for that choice you made? Was it you who "got there", our does the credit belong to Jesus for "putting you" there? I know the Bible says it's a gift of God so we have nothing to boast about, but if it takes me making the right choice, then I have something to brag about. Don't I?
No, I am saying when the Holy Spirit comes on you, like Acts, Ephesians speak about.

44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word
13 when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit

You yield yourself to God.
That's you letting God do His thing.

We see also in similar situation while Stephen is preaching instead of yielding they stopped their ears.

So it's a volunteer action to yield or stop your ears from hearing more.
 

PaulThomson

Well-known member
Oct 29, 2023
3,473
454
83
Sorry, but if all you are going to do is ignore my questions and explanations and not engage with them, but only post walls of texts out of context with no commentary explaining how you make them mean your doctrines, I am not interested in your uncommunicative ramblings. If you engage with what I took the time to explain, we can pick up the conversation. Otherwise you are just trolling, and not a good-faith interlocutor..
 

rogerg

Well-known member
Jul 13, 2021
3,657
568
113
If we believe the Lord we’re going to be saved if we reject him we’re not going to be saved
I hope this answers your question. I tried to synthesize your post down to what I believe is its essence. If I misunderstood you,
or missed something germane, please let me know and I'll try reply to it.

Our salvation and inheritance are not dependent upon us nor our actions, but totally upon Christ and what He achieved on our behalf.
Those God chose from before the foundation of the world for salvation will, beyond question, be covered by it. That is why we were told
that our inheritance is already reserved for us in heaven. Were that untrue, then God's promise of eternal life would be untrustworthy.
But we know it isn't untrustworthy. Why? Because God caused its requirements through Christ to be fully and completely satisfied.
So, there is nothing is left for us to do or to not do to obtain it but to rest in it. It is a done deal.

[Jhn 17:2 KJV]
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

[1Pe 1:4-5 KJV]
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

[1Jo 2:25 KJV]
25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, [even] eternal life.

[Jhn 17:3 KJV]
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
 

Pilgrimshope

Well-known member
Sep 2, 2020
14,019
5,690
113
I hope this answers your question. I tried to synthesize your post down to what I believe is its essence. If I misunderstood you,
or missed something germane, please let me know and I'll try reply to it.

Our salvation and inheritance are not dependent upon us nor our actions, but totally upon Christ and what He achieved on our behalf.
Those God chose from before the foundation of the world for salvation will, beyond question, be covered by it. That is why we were told
that our inheritance is already reserved for us in heaven. Were that untrue, then God's promise of eternal life would be untrustworthy.
But we know it isn't untrustworthy. Why? Because God caused its requirements through Christ to be fully and completely satisfied.
So, there is nothing is left for us to do or to not do to obtain it but to rest in it. It is a done deal.

[Jhn 17:2 KJV]
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

[1Pe 1:4-5 KJV]
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

[1Jo 2:25 KJV]
25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, [even] eternal life.

[Jhn 17:3 KJV]
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
…… you just avoided everything in my post and plucked some random verses that seem to disregard the others ?

Do you believe a few single verses plucked out of what’s being said seeming to promise unconditional salvation erase the other scriptures next to them or ?
 

ForestGreenCook

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2018
8,441
1,213
113
When you sin do you ask God to forgive the sins?

Only those who have been born again will repent and ask God to forgive them.

The natural man, before he has been born again, will never repent of breaking one of God's spiritual laws, thinking them to be foolishness (1 Cor 2:14).
 

rogerg

Well-known member
Jul 13, 2021
3,657
568
113
…… you just avoided everything in my post and plucked some random verses that seem to disregard the others ?

Do you believe a few single verses plucked out of what’s being said seeming to promise unconditional salvation erase the other scriptures next to them or ?
Yes, when they all have the same basis. Unfortunately, I have other things to do besides spending all day going through your mass of verses, trying to figure out how each relates to the other, replying to each one - and then trying to tie them all together. Instead, I tried to get a feel for what you were driving at, which at its core, is the doing, or not the doing, of stuff to be saved or to remain saved, and I addressed that perspective as a whole. I showed that Christ alone is the Saviour, and therefore, the answer to sin no matter which ones are in view, nor how many there are, nor how they were committed. Do you think there is an answer to sin better than of, or besides, Christ, as-in by our own works or our actions? I guess the significance that the answer is Christ alone was lost on you.
If it wasn't, you would have simply said thank you. Do you grade replies by their volume rather than by what they say?
Geesh - you're pretty demanding for being the one who is asking all of the questions.
 

FollowerofShiloh

Well-known member
Jan 24, 2024
4,321
714
113
Only those who have been born again will repent and ask God to forgive them.

The natural man, before he has been born again, will never repent of breaking one of God's spiritual laws, thinking them to be foolishness (1 Cor 2:14).
Yes, Agreed!
No one who is not saved would ever think about needing to repent.
 

ForestGreenCook

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2018
8,441
1,213
113
You guys keep dancing around but all who can read clearly see what YOU had to do in order to believe.

You had to accept the Gift of salvation, it was not forced on you and you were not made to accept it.[/QUOTE

Eternal salvation=deliverance, according to Strong's concordance. The only people that Christ died for are those that His Father called, and gave to Him (John 6:37-39). Christ's sacrifice was an offering to God, for God's acceptance. It was not an offering to mankind for their acceptance.
 

ForestGreenCook

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2018
8,441
1,213
113
Yes, Agreed!
Which happens while hearing the Gospel preached like we read in Acts and Ephesians.

You think you are saving people eternally by preaching to them, and that is a false doctrine. you must be born again before you can hear and believe the gospel.
 

Pilgrimshope

Well-known member
Sep 2, 2020
14,019
5,690
113
Yes, when they all have the same basis. Unfortunately, I have other things to do besides spending all day going through your mass of verses, trying to figure out how each relates to the other, replying to each one - and then trying to tie them all together. Instead, I tried to get a feel for what you were driving at, which at its core, is the doing, or not the doing, of stuff to be saved or to remain saved, and I addressed that perspective as a whole. I showed that Christ alone is the Saviour, and therefore, the answer to sin no matter which ones are in view, nor how many there are, nor how they were committed. Do you think there is an answer to sin better than of, or besides, Christ, as-in by our own works or our actions? I guess the significance that the answer is Christ alone was lost on you.
If it wasn't, you would have simply said thank you. Do you grade replies by their volume rather than by what they say?
Geesh - you're pretty demanding for being the one who is asking all of the questions.
Demanding because i expect you in a conversation to actually adress what I responded to you with quotes from Paul’s letters explaining what I’m saying ? Rather than ignore it all and pluck a bunch of verses out of context ?

If this seems demanding to you we aren’t going to be able to have a conversation I’m still waiting for you to adress ll those things paup the apostle said instead of just telling me it’s not true and explaining things yourself
 

CS1

Well-known member
May 23, 2012
13,013
4,315
113
Yes, how can anyone escape, neglecting such a great salvation. I bet Judas after betraying Christ with that kiss. I see this, he repented, threw out the money received and killed himself, before Christ was crucified.

This, be what I now see in the Spirit prison that Judas got put in by Satan then, for repenting and not staying with evil as he saw he did do that. Evil, had the keys to Heaven and Hell then as the mighty Arc Angel, Satan, in charge then

Judas, now in Spirit prison, placed there by Evil, with all those others that would not give Satan homage either. Those that were waiting on the Messiah to free them.
Judas to me, I see from God to me, was there as a witness to Jesus as the Messiah, when Jesus was put there, not long after Judas was there, right before Jesus.
This being what I see and have no bible backing he got saved by God. Yet for whatever reason, I see Judas saved by God for repenting and being a witness there in Spirit prison then. As the Bible states there must be at least two witnesses. There was right then and there Jesus and Judas as witnesses to God Father, Jesus being the Messiah as he had stated he is.
Then the resurrection on that third day as predicted, happened as Matthew states


Matthew 27:52

Authorized (King James) Version

52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Thankfulness to God Father for us the people to see to choose God over this world we are in and get caught up in. I know the that in past happened to me too. God is good all the time as good is God all the time'


Psalm 100:4

Authorized (King James) Version

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and bless his name.


Psalm 103:12

Authorized (King James) Version

12 As far as the east is from the west,
so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
thanking God continuously, willingly and ready to learn new daily as God now sees me in belief to see his love and mercy for me and all others too
I cannot say where Judas' eternal condition is. Jesus said let the dead bury the dead. I leave those who have crossed over in the hands of God.
 

rogerg

Well-known member
Jul 13, 2021
3,657
568
113
Demanding because i expect you in a conversation to actually adress what I responded to you with quotes from Paul’s letters explaining what I’m saying ? Rather than ignore it all and pluck a bunch of verses out of context ?

If this seems demanding to you we aren’t going to be able to have a conversation I’m still waiting for you to adress ll those things paup the apostle said instead of just telling me it’s not true and explaining things yourself
Well, in that case, you're going to be waiting for a while. I am not known for being responsive when given assignments.