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I asked because there are several definitions, and just wasn't sure which was being used as more than one would have fit grammatically.
So you are saying, that our being Saved, is partially something we do?
I asked because there are several definitions, and just wasn't sure which was being used as more than one would have fit grammatically.
So you are saying, that our being Saved, is partially something we do?
How many of you that have so much to say about this subject are actually putting into practice the faith that you talk so much about? There are so many lost souls on the street, in the market places and in their homes that have not heard the gospel and all we do is talk, talk, talk. When is the last time that you committed an entire day, the whole day until your feet hurt, to minister the gospel to people you don't even know? How many have done that once a week and shared the gospel until you were too exhausted to take another step, but there was great joy in your heart?
Those that are taking this great salvation into the highways and byways and making a pathway with the gospel are the believers who are motivated by the love of God and worship God in Spirit and truth. They are not sitting on their 'duffers' in the comfortability of their friendships with others, or arguing doctrine nor are they settling on their lees (Zep 1:12) because they believe God and they know the One they believe and have an active faith toward seeking and saving that which is lost (Lk 19:10). They are not busy making provisions for their flesh with creature comforts but they are strong in grace and know that their feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel.
They are not strangers to winning the lost and turning many to righteousness because they have a fire in their bosom and a burning in their heart as they walk by faith and when you find these believers they are doing everything they can to seek and save the lost and building up the body of Christ. They are priceless believers and so valuable to God in the propagation of His righteousness and you will find them on their knees spending countless hours praying to the Lord of the harvest that He might send laborers into His field that is white and ready. They have a faith that can not be shaken nor is it passive concerning the love of God that gave His only begotten Son for the sins of the world. Is that how God would find you and I today if Jesus Christ came back?
Those that are taking this great salvation into the highways and byways and making a pathway with the gospel are the believers who are motivated by the love of God and worship God in Spirit and truth. They are not sitting on their 'duffers' in the comfortability of their friendships with others, or arguing doctrine nor are they settling on their lees (Zep 1:12) because they believe God and they know the One they believe and have an active faith toward seeking and saving that which is lost (Lk 19:10). They are not busy making provisions for their flesh with creature comforts but they are strong in grace and know that their feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel.
They are not strangers to winning the lost and turning many to righteousness because they have a fire in their bosom and a burning in their heart as they walk by faith and when you find these believers they are doing everything they can to seek and save the lost and building up the body of Christ. They are priceless believers and so valuable to God in the propagation of His righteousness and you will find them on their knees spending countless hours praying to the Lord of the harvest that He might send laborers into His field that is white and ready. They have a faith that can not be shaken nor is it passive concerning the love of God that gave His only begotten Son for the sins of the world. Is that how God would find you and I today if Jesus Christ came back?
I would like to appologize for starting this post if it has offended anyone in any way.]
This is where I am two or three days a week, telling this small portion of the world about the greatest GIFT ever. (Depending on my work load and my schedule as a single parent.)
All I do is sow the seeds and GOD waters them. I see so many people say they accept CHRIST.
Then in a short period of time, they are living in a manner that suggests they are now denying CHRIST.
This was the reason for me starting this post. I was seeking some guidance.
I do believe JESUS said it best in Matthew 13, when HE told the parable about the farmer sowing seeds.
YOU CAN NOT LOSE SALVATION ...... SOME JUST DO NOT RECEIVE IT (for one reason or another)
So man does have a part in Salvation, we must receive it in order to have it. I know this will not sit well for most, but can it be proved wrong by GOD's word? [How about it JimmyDiggs, Zone, NotIbutChrist, Tribelman, and the many others who have made this post great and informational?]
God Bless and Thanks (for all the input, I still have more of these posts to study),
Nohwoter