the only work that saves is belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Not By Works
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the only work that saves is belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
what do you know?
you do not even properly define sin.
how can you properly speak of not sinning when you do not even recognize what sin is?
The old law was commanded by God and no one could be a child of God without obeying it.
The old law cleaned the people outwardly and it was required.
The rich young man was asked to be a traveling minister with Jesus. Jesus knew the rich man loved his riches more than God who was standing in the flesh before him.
We have to have a humble heart, to repent of our sin, and forgive others.
A humble heart one says, another says a purified heart.
Does not the scriptures say a new heart? A new nature? The old passed away. And the new is come.
Translated from one kingdoms harsh rule that only caused fear to a kingdom of light and love.
What concerns me most is the anti christ person who is coming. This is 666, a total man. But, a deceiver. Will look outwardly to have power of some sort, but nothing that heals and transforms.
If one thinks only of being purified without death to what we were, and risen in Him, then one may well be deceived.
Do you think you are a good person? But, Jesus makes you better? Beware!
Does not the scriptures say a new heart? A new nature? The old passed away. And the new is come.
Translated from one kingdoms harsh rule that only caused fear to a kingdom of light and love.
What concerns me most is the anti christ person who is coming. This is 666, a total man. But, a deceiver. Will look outwardly to have power of some sort, but nothing that heals and transforms.
If one thinks only of being purified without death to what we were, and risen in Him, then one may well be deceived.
Do you think you are a good person? But, Jesus makes you better? Beware!
A person cannot get that kind of heart unless they are saved, after repenting of sins and believing.
We are told to humble ourselves and repent of our sins.
We still have to obey God, and He tells us more than just believe and do nothing.
It is the good person whom Jesus saves. Jesus tells us how.
Faith alone is dead and cannot save.
James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?
James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?
James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
so, when Jesus said believe in Him, and you will be saved, you choose not to think this not an accurate statement.
o.k.
nope.
believing in Christ saves.
then a person will do good works, i.e. obedience.
the 2 are separate things.
we are saved by grace through faith for good works.
you are saying that faith and good works produce grace.
that is false.
We are blessed as a disciple, family member, and friend if we do what Jesus says.
Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command.
Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command.