Gods Standard of Righteousness
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If anyone has the Holy Ghost (who is obtained through faith alone in Jesus Christ) then the Holy Ghost will motivate them to be obedient.
But their salvation is not dependent on their perfomance (Romans 4:1-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:4-7, Romans 11:5-6).
The love of the Lord is shed abroad in the hearts of all those who are truly born again (Romans 5:5).
And this love is not impractical (1 John 3:17-18).
Salvation, however, is a free gift (Romans 5:15-17). Righteousness is a gift that is given to us by God (Romans 5:17).
We do what is righteous because we are righteous.
We are not righteous because we do what is righteous.
People can do righreousness at some times and yet practice iniquity on the side (see Matthew 7:21-23).
If someone has received the gift of righteousness, they will consistently practice righteousness; the Lord will cause them to walk in His statutes and in His judgments (Ezekiel 36:27, Philippians 2:13).
They do what is righteous because it is in their nature;
Not because they feel that they have to do righteousness in order to maintain their salvation.
If you do what is righteous in order to maintain your salvation, you may not actually have salvation.
You should do righteousness because it is in your nature to do so; because you have been born again.
But their salvation is not dependent on their perfomance (Romans 4:1-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:4-7, Romans 11:5-6).
The love of the Lord is shed abroad in the hearts of all those who are truly born again (Romans 5:5).
And this love is not impractical (1 John 3:17-18).
Salvation, however, is a free gift (Romans 5:15-17). Righteousness is a gift that is given to us by God (Romans 5:17).
We do what is righteous because we are righteous.
We are not righteous because we do what is righteous.
People can do righreousness at some times and yet practice iniquity on the side (see Matthew 7:21-23).
If someone has received the gift of righteousness, they will consistently practice righteousness; the Lord will cause them to walk in His statutes and in His judgments (Ezekiel 36:27, Philippians 2:13).
They do what is righteous because it is in their nature;
Not because they feel that they have to do righteousness in order to maintain their salvation.
If you do what is righteous in order to maintain your salvation, you may not actually have salvation.
You should do righteousness because it is in your nature to do so; because you have been born again.
You have my prayers anyway.
Don't worry...if I am truly lost in the mindset that I have, God is not going to bring you over to my mindset just because I pray for it to happen. God doesn't answer prayers in the affirmative that aren't according to His will.
However, if I am in the right mindset, I believe that He is going to show you the truth of what I am preaching, in His word.
I am also not opposed to your lifting up a prayer or two for me.
Don't worry...if I am truly lost in the mindset that I have, God is not going to bring you over to my mindset just because I pray for it to happen. God doesn't answer prayers in the affirmative that aren't according to His will.
However, if I am in the right mindset, I believe that He is going to show you the truth of what I am preaching, in His word.
I am also not opposed to your lifting up a prayer or two for me.
I believe in and on the Lord Jesus Christ with all of my heart.
I consider that He gave us teachings that we are to follow; and that we are to receive Him not only as Saviour, but as Lord.
Jesus is my Lord; and this statement is also backed up by the fact that I obey Him.
https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/take-with-you-words.202344/
I consider that He gave us teachings that we are to follow; and that we are to receive Him not only as Saviour, but as Lord.
Jesus is my Lord; and this statement is also backed up by the fact that I obey Him.
https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/take-with-you-words.202344/
The Law has not been properly taught in the ranks of the churches, JBF.
Most see the Law as a bad thing, not understanding "our new relationship to the Law."
They cannot see that the Law was destined to be fulfilled by Christ, therefore they cannot understand the full meaning of the New Covenant that Christ gave His life to activate.
Most see the Law as a bad thing, not understanding "our new relationship to the Law."
They cannot see that the Law was destined to be fulfilled by Christ, therefore they cannot understand the full meaning of the New Covenant that Christ gave His life to activate.
@Charlie24 is a rather mature believer in Christ.
If you want to see any fruit you have to sow it for you reap what you sow.
I think that is what Jesus said. Yes that is what he said...And you can always tell by the fruit they reap
from what they have sown. Therefore you are known by your fruit.
You are always trying to get a free ride.
No free ride for you from me.
I think that is what Jesus said. Yes that is what he said...And you can always tell by the fruit they reap
from what they have sown. Therefore you are known by your fruit.
You are always trying to get a free ride.
No free ride for you from me.