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What you are doing Magenta is basically calling Gods grace, favor. We still need a greater definition of what Gods grace is and does, which I have supplied through scriptures. Gods grace/favor is our illumination through His Holy Spirit to make us spiritually wise and prudent in the truth of...

So are you arguing that the Grace of God which affects the illumination of the Hebrews through the Holy Spirit, does not apply to the rest of Gods body, and therefore, Gods grace which does illumine the Hebrews through the Holy Spirit, does not illumine the rest of Christs body through the Holy...

Look at the context of Gods grace in Ephesians 1:7-8, in which the Lord's grace affects our spiritual building up in all wisdom and prudence. And who illumines us, but the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches...

The book of Hebrews, though addressed specifically to the Hebrews, is valid to whole body of Christ. Why argue that Gods grace to the Hebrews would be different than to the rest of the body of Christ?

When we believe in Christ we are then set free from having to serve sin, which is our worldly inclinations. Many, however, will choose to remain serving their worldly inclinations as numerous scriptures indicate. And yes, according to Romans 10:10 if we continue to believe in Christ (which is to...

As I stated, I know that I am now being illumined by the Holy Spirit of God, and therefore am currently sealed with His truth in the Spirit. Whether I choose to continue to live for the Spirit, or to choose to live for my flesh will still determine my final outcome, as many scriptures testify.

I do believe in the trinity, and I also believe there will be many countless more who will have overcome their carnal way who will become one with the trinity, as this is written in the Word. This is off topic, however.

I believe I am enlightened now by the Holy Spirit, as the Lord indicated to His disciples the Holy Spirit would provide them illumination. As to whether I am sealed with the Holy Spirit, it will be dependent on me whether I repent of my carnal ways and choose the Spirit, or whether I choose the...

I do understand that salvation through grace is not of works, but to assume grace means unmerited favor does not appear in the Word.

I posted it because you stated that the other scripture I posted about either serving the Lord or Mammon, was that Mammon was money and did not apply. I therefore posted this one to show you that we can only serve either the Spirit or the flesh.

Good morning Bilk, I agree that we are not to add or take away from the Lords Word, and that it is by the Lord's grace that we are saved. Are we then not supposed to question what the Lord's grace by which we are saved is? Or are we just to remain ignorant and not ask any questions? Throughout...

Here's another verse about the two opposite masters, of which we can only serve one. Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

The Lord sent John the baptist to preach repentance prior to salvation. First comes repentance from one's worldly carnal inclinations, then second comes salvation with Gods enlightening spiritual refining grace. First: The love of money is for worldly carnal purposes. Second: I have given my...

The main item I am talking about is the definition of Gods grace. And since Gods grace enlightens and refines those of us who choose to not be conformed to the world and its lusts, the result is salvation to those who believe. As such, salvation becomes part of the conversation.

We (the fish) are expected to repent of our worldly carnal inclinations, which then allows God to clean us, if we so choose to not be conformed to this world. If I continue to be conformed to the world by indulging in my worldly carnal inclinations, I am then adding pollutants to the mix, and...

Salvation is a result from Gods grace upon those who believe. So what is Gods grace? In my opinion, Gods grace I believe to be synonymous with the Holy Spirit who enlightens us with Gods Way which is spiritual.

I don't know if grace and peace to you is in a different context. It's like saying enlightenment and peace to you. It is after all the Holy Spirit's enlightenment of us that affects our building up and refining.

Were just the Jews built up by Gods grace, and not others who believe in the gospel of Christ? The Word of God applies to everyone who believes.

"For we are Gods workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works", means God is refining those of us who through Gods grace choose to be refined by leaving their worldly carnal sins behind them.

Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. If Gods grace builds one up, it is then refining the individual. And if one is being built up and refined, then...