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Yes saved by grace through faith refers to us being born again; regenerated - justified by grace. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of...

eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality God who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are...

I know there is and was for me. JPT

Yes agreed. Discipleship is very important. Walking in the truth is walking in love. John defines love for us because he sees the importance of discipleship and does not want us to be confused. This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as...

Walking in the truth. Walking "in step" with the truth. JPT

To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of...

What would you like me to address specifically? I am not promoting that we are to live like Jews. I couldn't agree more. JPT

Was not according to the truth. Walking in the truth is walking in Love: Loving God, by obeying His commandment to love our neighbor as ourself. this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we...

It is simple when you understand the principle of faith. This principle of the obedience of faith in the contextual foundation of the entire book of Romans, both beginning and ending with this principle or law of faith. Here is Paul's closing statement, which sums up everything he taught in...

Yes, we do not work to earn salvation, being born again. We do not gain salvation, being born again, by keeping the works of the law We are not rewarded salvation, being born again in exchange for doing a certain amount of good works. However we must obey the Gospel, in order to be born again...

Faith must be activated, or it remains dormant, dead and inactivate, in which it is unable to produce the intended divine result, which in our initial salvation is justification: justification by faith. Everyone receives faith when they hear the Gospel. It's those who obey the Gospel who are...

Walking according to the Spirit is not from ourselves, but it's us making the choice to live our lives by His Life rather than living our lives obeying the sinful desires of the flesh. Loving God and loving our neighbor. When we live our lives self seeking and obey the desires of the sin in...

Pre-trib rapture doctrine is a false man made doctrine. JPT

So far I agree with your statement. However, I suspect that may change. We will see. 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 9 again Now he who keeps His...

Agreed. The doctrine of Christ, is what Christ Jesus taught to and through His Apostles. The Apostles doctrine originated from Christ, and is what Christ taught. Jesus Christ continued to teach through His Apostles the Truth, the Way and the Life, because the Spirit of Truth was in them...

I’m sorry to hear that. I have those who do that to me as well. Be blessed. JPT

Amen. I'm with you. JPT

Ok. Please quote the scripture so we can examine the context and the words Jesus used. JPT

I quoted Genesis 26:4-5 because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws. 4 And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be...

I agree with him, and I understand what he is saying. He is "refreshing" their understanding of the commandments, emphasizing that they represent love. Can you see that he says these words? - I write no new commandment to you... I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment...