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  1. J

    Not By Works

    Please post the actual scripture brother. You will then see what Paul actually said. Please answer my question - He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 Are you saying we do not need to keep His commandments...
  2. J

    Not By Works

    Can anyone on this thread answer? He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 Are you saying we do not need to keep His commandments? Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God...
  3. J

    Not By Works

    Sinners are separated from from Him. For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; Hebrews 7:26 JPT
  4. J

    Not By Works

    Obeying the Lord, and His commandments, and His doctrine. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 Are you saying we do not need to keep His commandments? Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of...
  5. J

    Not By Works

    Yes. Obey means listen and do what is said. Believe the Gospel means obey the Gospel. Believe the Lord means obey the Lord. If you do not obey the Lord, then you obey Satan, the deceiver. But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? Luke 6:46 If you want...
  6. J

    Not By Works

    Those who do not obey the Lord, do not love Him, and do not know Him. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 1 John 2:4...
  7. J

    Not By Works

    So tells us, are we to believe the Lord, but not obey Him? Is that what you teach your family, your children? JPT
  8. J

    Not By Works

    Maybe you should read the scriptures rather than commentary to understand what the words mean. The Bible is its own best interpreter, in that the scriptures themselves define for us in some cases what a word or phrase means, either by context or by direct definition. He who believes in...
  9. J

    Not By Works

    He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 1 John 2:4 Loving God is obeying Him. JPT
  10. J

    Not By Works

    Oh so now you start with the ungodly demonic insults because the truth can’t be refuted. Makes sense. the truth is the truth. Those who do not obey the truth will suffer His wrath. Only those who obey the truth are saved. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through...
  11. J

    Not By Works

    Yes, obey the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. JPT
  12. J

    Not By Works

    Yes the truth is the truth. Those who do not obey the truth will suffer His wrath. Only those who obey the truth are saved. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been...
  13. J

    Not By Works

    So it’s your position we don’t need to obey the Gospel, or obey the Lord? in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:8 People that believe your unbiblical doctrine will be in for a rude...
  14. J

    Not By Works

    Yes, believe means obey. “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? Luke 6:46 Here’s what the Bible says about being saved. that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved...
  15. J

    Not By Works

    Here it is again, maybe you missed it. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 NKJV He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see...
  16. J

    Not By Works

    Believe means trust, commit and obey. Bible dictionary’s, lexicons, and study guides are a good place to start, but are not necessarily the final say on how a biblical word is defined. Believe: - pisteuō Strongs # G4100 - verb The KJV translates Strong's G4100 in the following manner...
  17. J

    Not By Works

    God requires obedience. I know, because I know Him. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 JLB
  18. J

    Not By Works

    That’s fine. Thank you for your answer. My question remains: Is Jesus alive today, and interceding for us? Is so He s still working on our behalf. Jesus also said - If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the...
  19. J

    Not By Works

    Only those who obey the Gospel are saved. Those who continue to obey Christ, continue to be saved. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 JLB
  20. J

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    I asked for a scriptures that says we are to believe in the finished work of Christ. I asked this because some used this phrase. JLB