We are not talking about them
we are talking about the ones who graduated
we are talking about the ones who graduated
and by the way, everyone knows things are sin, they do not really even need the law to tell them
the law was written for those who think they have no sin, so they have no excuse
the law was written for those who think they have no sin, so they have no excuse
We (you and I) have the benefit of knowing that all fall short of the glory of God (because we study)...but not everyone falls short in that Glory in the same ways because each person has their own unique weaknesses in this flesh to conquer. Some have proclivities for lying, others for stealing, others for fornication, others for greed, others for homosexuality, etc...
So how can a person know how they specifically fall short of that glory if they're not being taught the law? How can they know what the Almighty determines as right or wrong in their particular lives as opposed to another's life? How can they know which things to fall on their knees to Christ for if they're not taught the Almighty's standard?
Romans 10:13-14 [brackets mine]
indeed "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 [but] How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
This is why the law of Moses was taught to gentiles every sabbath in the early church. There's an order to the process. Can't be led to Christ unless taught the law. But today, we tell people to believe in Christ to go to heaven rather than to hell, and then teach them our particular denomination's rules. It's repeating the strategy of the Pharisees all over again, making void the law of God with our traditions.
Yep
but we know what context you post them in
but we know what context you post them in
my comment still stands
salvation is by grace through faith no works lest anyone should boast
you all love to boast, well good luck boasting to God
salvation is by grace through faith no works lest anyone should boast
you all love to boast, well good luck boasting to God
Jeremiah 9:23
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. 24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,”
I truly understand and know the Father...because I study His law.
if it’s grace it’s no longer works otherwise grace is no longer grace
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Titus 3:5
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Titus 3:8
The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
Titus 3:14
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
Notice how Paul puts it all together.