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lrs68

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so how saved would I be?

did he? or did he write to people trying to mix law and grace. works and grace?
Only you know how saved you are.

Paul covered things individually so no reason to bulk them together because this conversation is based only about one issue.
 
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It's a separation from everyone else. God separates His people from everyone else.
How or when does God do this?

by the way, Moses said they they were required to confirm and obey every letter.

did they do it. have you? I know I have not. thats why I need saved
 
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Only you know how saved you are.

Paul covered things individually so no reason to bulk them together because this conversation is based only about one issue.
I am saved or not saved, there are not levels of salvation.

I am either justified born again, or I am dead, lost in sin
 
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I didn't say they are required for Salvation. I said if a person is truly saved they will be doing Godly works.
when you use the word required.

it changes the meaning.

If you do not think people must work to stay saved, you should not use the word required.

You should focus on helping them grow. not determine if they are saved or not
 

lrs68

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How or when does God do this?

by the way, Moses said they they were required to confirm and obey every letter.

did they do it. have you? I know I have not. thats why I need saved
When the Hebrews were eating Kosher and living how God wanted them were the other people of humanity doing the same type of lifestyle?

No!
 

Kroogz

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I didn't say they are required for Salvation. I said if a person is truly saved they will be doing Godly works.
By their fruits you will know them. I consider all people on these forums saved.

But I KNOW @Everlasting-Grace is saved. I haven't seen him do squat and I don't know him personally.

But by his doctrine I KNOW.
 

Magenta

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yes, that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by
every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Deut 8:3

From Matthew 4 verse 4 Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
:)
 
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Sounds to me like denominational requirements clashing.
I believe we are all safe when we are following the Way, the Truth and the Life with no exceptions.
Yes, because following the WT&L is GRFS, whereas DRs are didachaic doctrines downstream of salvation.
A test for kerygmatic simplicity/primacy is whether a child of accountable age can understand such details.
 

Magenta

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Yes, because following the WT&L is GRFS, whereas DRs are didachaic doctrines downstream of salvation.
A test for kerygmatic simplicity/primacy is whether a child of accountable age can understand such details.
Word salad, pass the dressing, please...

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