Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?
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So what you are saying is Jesus who is God showed Favoritism -----and that goes against scripture ----which says ----
Romans 2:11 and Cross references for this
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God's Righteous Judgment
…10but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
11For God does not show favoritism.
12All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.…
Berean Study Bible ·
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Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
Job 34:19
who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Acts 10:34
Then Peter began to speak: "I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
The thief on the cross that went to Paradise ----repented and believed that Jesus was the Messiah -----which is what is needed to be saved ----Jesus didn't just feel sorry for this guy and save him - and leave the other man to go to hell -----the other thief didn't repent and didn't believe who Jesus was ----
Luke 23:39-43
New American Standard Bible
39 One of the criminals who were hanged there was [a]hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the [b]Christ? Save Yourself and us!”
40 But the other responded, and rebuking him, said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
41 And we indeed are suffering justly, for we are receiving [c]what we deserve for our crimes; but this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 And he was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” 43 And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.
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Understanding Faith and how Faith works is key ------Salvation is first by God's Grace alone ---and Grace comes through Faith alone ------no works is ever needed to be Saved -----but a Saved Person will do good works as Faith will propel the person to act which gives God the glory for the good works done --
Grace makes available Salvation ----Faith accepts or receives it to the person ------Faith requires a positive response ----acceptance or receiving what is made available by God's Grace -----
Ephesians 2
Context
Alive with Christ
…7in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
9 not by works, so that no one can boast
i say ---
We need more Teachers in the pulpit than just preachers ---this is a 27 min video that Teaches what Faith is and does -----very much worth the listen Folks
Dr. David Jeremiah teaches how faith is acquired and demonstrated in the life of a Christian. It is not tangible, but it is real and life changing.
Here is the verse your quoting from.
Matthew 7:21-23
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness.
Sure looks like these folk were relying on their works for salvation.
Same works as the apostles performed, 'and in Your name perform many miracles?’
So how come Jesus never knew them?
Matthew 7:21-23
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness.
Sure looks like these folk were relying on their works for salvation.
Same works as the apostles performed, 'and in Your name perform many miracles?’
So how come Jesus never knew them?
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You have generated two ideas that do not exist in the scripture.
"initial salvation" and "final salvation"
There is no mention of these two concepts in the New Testament.
Either you believe in Jesus for your salvation or you do not believe in Jesus for your salvation.
It's that simple.
Romans 10:13
For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
"initial salvation" and "final salvation"
There is no mention of these two concepts in the New Testament.
Either you believe in Jesus for your salvation or you do not believe in Jesus for your salvation.
It's that simple.
Romans 10:13
For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
The Lord said in Mat 24: "12Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 13But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved."
The Lord did not say, those who once believe, but then fall away, are still saved. He said those who persevere till the end will be saved, which is final salvation.
God Bless.
The Lord did not say, those who once believe, but then fall away, are still saved. He said those who persevere till the end will be saved, which is final salvation.
God Bless.
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I have a fun verse for you on God being fair:
Before Esau and Jacob were born (at nearly the same time)
Romans 9:13
Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
No matter what God does, even if I think its unfair, i accept it: He is God, not me.
Job did not especially appreciate the way he was treated by God.
Before Esau and Jacob were born (at nearly the same time)
Romans 9:13
Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
No matter what God does, even if I think its unfair, i accept it: He is God, not me.
Job did not especially appreciate the way he was treated by God.
Which do you believe salvation is based on my friend, grace through faith or works?
I see that Paul's making two points:
1. Saved through faith. NOT of works .
What does God want those who are saved and in His family to do?
2. Walk in good works. We are His workmanship. I therefore should work.
God desires that His children walk with Him and are designed to work for Him.
I'm taking a break from my workmanship of making a camo bag to write this. Once I'm done taking that cloth, sewing in the drawstring and seams, it will be finished. It didn't deserve that or do anything to become that. I made it for my purpose and expect to get some use from it.
My salvation is a choice, unlike the bag.
Faith is the proper response, because it's by His kindness, grace. He did what was necessary for my salvation, because I can't work my way to heaven or keep myself saved . That said, I want to be used by God to the fullest. My flesh doesn't, but that's not the issue when it comes to salvation.
1. Salvation by grace through faith
2. Walk with the Lord as He designed is to be working. Obeying His commands as saved individuals takes works. Salvation does not.
Thank you for the blessed verses Oyster.
I love those too.
I see that Paul's making two points:
1. Saved through faith. NOT of works .
What does God want those who are saved and in His family to do?
2. Walk in good works. We are His workmanship. I therefore should work.
God desires that His children walk with Him and are designed to work for Him.
I'm taking a break from my workmanship of making a camo bag to write this. Once I'm done taking that cloth, sewing in the drawstring and seams, it will be finished. It didn't deserve that or do anything to become that. I made it for my purpose and expect to get some use from it.
My salvation is a choice, unlike the bag.
Faith is the proper response, because it's by His kindness, grace. He did what was necessary for my salvation, because I can't work my way to heaven or keep myself saved . That said, I want to be used by God to the fullest. My flesh doesn't, but that's not the issue when it comes to salvation.
1. Salvation by grace through faith
2. Walk with the Lord as He designed is to be working. Obeying His commands as saved individuals takes works. Salvation does not.
Thank you for the blessed verses Oyster.
I love those too.
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