Grace alone or grace plus works?
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What did I write to be ashamed of?
I am like most people here, attempting to advance the kingdom of God. I did not insult preacher4truth, read the posts yourselves. It was I who was insulted, I was simply pointing this out to him in a straight forward manner.
Do not read anything more into my words.
I am like most people here, attempting to advance the kingdom of God. I did not insult preacher4truth, read the posts yourselves. It was I who was insulted, I was simply pointing this out to him in a straight forward manner.
Do not read anything more into my words.
Faith is akin to gold to God. What kind of servant are you? Will you take your talent of gold and bury it to no profit for the mMster where it will only get dirty? Or will you work to increase it for Him?
Mat 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Mat 25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Mat 25:16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
Mat 25:17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
Mat 25:18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Mat 25:19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Mat 25:20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Mat 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Mat 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Mat 25:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Mat 25:26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Mat 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Mat 25:28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Mat 25:29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Mat 25:30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Mat 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Mat 25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Mat 25:16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
Mat 25:17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
Mat 25:18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Mat 25:19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Mat 25:20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Mat 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Mat 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Mat 25:24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Mat 25:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Mat 25:26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Mat 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Mat 25:28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Mat 25:29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Mat 25:30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Those who repent and believe the gospel have obeyed Him unto receiving the Holy Spirit. Choosing to believe the gospel is the act of obedience that saves. Romans 10:16 - But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes..
Ephesians 1:13 - In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise.
Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes..
Ephesians 1:13 - In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise.
This is true for the BELIEVERS. These are those that BELIEVE and FOLLOW ALL the WORD of GOD. Those that are still in their SINS are not followers of HIM who LOVES all. To the ignorant God winks at but those that have received a KNOWLEDGE of the TRUTH and reject it DO NOT have the HOLY SPIRIT because they have DENIED HIM who loves all and are still in their SINS and do not KNOW HIM.
IF you are holding on to the teachings and traditions of men that break the commandments of God Jesus says you are not following God
This includes the 4th commandment which is one of the ten (Exodus 20:8-11). If we break one of God's commandments we stand guilty before God of breaking them all (James 2:8-12)
Sunday worship is a tradition and teaching of man that has lead many to break the commandments of God. Jesus says that if we follow the traditions of man that break the commandments of God we are not following God (Matthew 15:3-9)
Who should we follow the teachings and traditions of men or the Word of God? Who should we believe the Words of men or the Word of God?
IF you are holding on to the teachings and traditions of men that break the commandments of God Jesus says you are not following God
This includes the 4th commandment which is one of the ten (Exodus 20:8-11). If we break one of God's commandments we stand guilty before God of breaking them all (James 2:8-12)
Sunday worship is a tradition and teaching of man that has lead many to break the commandments of God. Jesus says that if we follow the traditions of man that break the commandments of God we are not following God (Matthew 15:3-9)
Who should we follow the teachings and traditions of men or the Word of God? Who should we believe the Words of men or the Word of God?
1 John 2:3 - Now by this we know that we know Him, (demonstrative evidence) if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. What does the Greek word "tereo" for "keep" mean?
1 John 3:7 - Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; 8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.
1 John 3:7 - Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; 8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.
Faith without works is no faith at all. You may as well bury your talent in the dirt where it becomes useless and soiled. When it come time to show what you have done with your gift yo will be considered a worthless servant and cast out into the darkeness wehre there will be weekping and gnashing of teeth.
Invest at leat....... if not start your own works business and increase your gift in others...spread the faith.
Otherwise you do not really have faith, simply an idle boast, false pride...
Invest at leat....... if not start your own works business and increase your gift in others...spread the faith.
Otherwise you do not really have faith, simply an idle boast, false pride...
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I do not get how people think sometimes.
Imagine a person there thinking he is lost and needs to be saved, because there is this hell and he does not want to be there. So he hears about this repent and sinners prayer. So he CLAIMS to have repented, and call out to Jesus to be saved,
And then one of two things happen.
1. All he wanted was a get out of Jail free card/. And his prayer was it, he goes on and lives his life like he always had. And these people thinks he was saved and lost it.
2. Because he still fears hell. He continues in the body, He stops some sin in performance based repentance. (Self effort) and he is blessed by being around believers who are blessed by God. He has some sins, but he hides them from the group out of fear he may get caught. This can go on for months, a years years or even decades. Then one day, Something happens. He loses his job, A loved one dies, Something else major occurs. And since he has no true repent6ance and faith to begin with, He walks away,. And goes back to his true self. A life of sin. He forgot obout his fear.. his anger and lust for sin became much greater again. And as a dog, he returned to his vomit.
Yet again, These people think he was actually saved at one time and lost it.
SMH!!
Imagine a person there thinking he is lost and needs to be saved, because there is this hell and he does not want to be there. So he hears about this repent and sinners prayer. So he CLAIMS to have repented, and call out to Jesus to be saved,
And then one of two things happen.
1. All he wanted was a get out of Jail free card/. And his prayer was it, he goes on and lives his life like he always had. And these people thinks he was saved and lost it.
2. Because he still fears hell. He continues in the body, He stops some sin in performance based repentance. (Self effort) and he is blessed by being around believers who are blessed by God. He has some sins, but he hides them from the group out of fear he may get caught. This can go on for months, a years years or even decades. Then one day, Something happens. He loses his job, A loved one dies, Something else major occurs. And since he has no true repent6ance and faith to begin with, He walks away,. And goes back to his true self. A life of sin. He forgot obout his fear.. his anger and lust for sin became much greater again. And as a dog, he returned to his vomit.
Yet again, These people think he was actually saved at one time and lost it.
SMH!!