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No dancing. All three of these statements of scripture are true in my assertion. For yours its only the last one. Who is right? Me :) Romans 3 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. (true for me, not for you) Romans 5v1 Therefore, having been...

Genesis 15 6 And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. The James 2v21 is not initial justification. James 2v21 is continued justification (evidenced by faith in action)

Romans 5 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Of course faith has evidence (a changed life, obedience, good works). No issue with that. But he wasn't justified at the later date. He was justified when he believed. Otherwise Abraham could not be in relationship with God. Justification is through the shedding of blood (Atonement), and...

So what in your opinion is the practical differences between being declared righteous by God (chapter 15) and fulfillment (chapter 22). What changed? Specifics please.

Genesis 15v6 6 And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. Genesis 15 happens long before Genesis 22. Abraham was not unjustified during this gap in time. Justification is by Faith.

God always knew. Because he made Abram/ Abraham the promises beforehand. Promises which would have been impossible to fulfill unless God knew Abraham's response across the span of time. Abraham's actions (works) confirmed his faith (James). The now I know, does not mean he never knew. He is...

He knows every hair on my head (and I am not bald) That takes some vast knowledge. Me being one of circa 8 billion. By the time I have finish writing this sentence my hair count may have changed. He knows that too.

Psalm 147v5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. 1 John 3v20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Psalm 139v4 For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. Matthew 10v30 But the...

God is omniscient. He knows everything past, present and future, and the finest detail, thought, action, atomic interaction. There is not a single thing He doesn't know. The has also shown the future (Book of Revelation/Daniel/Zechariah etc) before it happens, but chooses to keep details...

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Matthew 16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I...

@JoWillie - I would sooner believe: 1) Peter who walked with Jesus 2) John who walked with Jesus 3) Paul who had an encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus - and in turn turned the gentile world upside down for the Gospel Than.... 4) Jowillie appearing on BDF saying that most of the...

Luke 2 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a [d]manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 So...

And two verses before that: 1 Corinthians 7v10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband.

Luke 2 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. John 6 40 And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” Ephesians...

And I suppose that @JoWillie must also think Luke is a very confused individual. Not only recording the Words of Christ in Luke, but also being the direct link to Paul (having written the Book of Acts as well). Was Luke a split personality type?

Wait...going to get my popcorn.

Excellent question. Yes I believe that once a person believes in Jesus Christ they pass from death into life (in the present). They have been saved. But this is where the beauty lies. They are also BEING saved. And WILL BE saved. For example, in the teaching above, let's look at where the...

There is no substitute for reading the Bible yourself and the Holy Spirit teaching you. This would be the first port of call in my opinion. Just remember that sites are written by people and people have biases. Why risk it? Go to the true Source. It is very hard, once you have learned the wrong...