It is not good to cloak one's meaning with those whom are deemed family.
Amen......
Amen......
Understand Jesus Christ first, and then you will possibly understand His student.
It is not good to cloak one's meaning with those whom are deemed family.
I was meaning I agree with your statement.
Yes, just as Paul teaches there is no other gospel than that of Jesus Christ, so it is that not only Paul, but all who believe learn of the Mastser, for He is the Source of all wisdom and knowledge. If we do not learn from Him, we only have second -hand learning, even from our most trusted brethren.
The most wonderful aspect of this is that Yeshua invites us to learn directly from Him, going on to let us know His burden is light, and His yoke is easy.. Now He said this in reference to the hypocrites who lay heavy burdens upon the laity while not being willing to lift even a finger to bear them themselves, honoring God with their lipz while their hearts are far away, somewhere else.
Isn't it wonderful to be invited to Jesus Christ's classroom by Jesus Christ, Himself.
If you understand Christ, and Paul, and we both know Paul did not contradict Christ, please answer the following question:
Why did Paul say:
Carry each others burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ Gal 6:2
Why did he not say.
''Obey Christ's individual commands and so fulfil the law of Christ?''
Yes, just as Paul teaches there is no other gospel than that of Jesus Christ, so it is that not only Paul, but all who believe learn of the Mastser, for He is the Source of all wisdom and knowledge. If we do not learn from Him, we only have second -hand learning, even from our most trusted brethren.
The most wonderful aspect of this is that Yeshua invites us to learn directly from Him, going on to let us know His burden is light, and His yoke is easy.. Now He said this in reference to the hypocrites who lay heavy burdens upon the laity while not being willing to lift even a finger to bear them themselves, honoring God with their lipz while their hearts are far away, somewhere else.
Isn't it wonderful to be invited to Jesus Christ's classroom by Jesus Christ, Himself.
Why do you ask such questions when you already know what I understand as shared with you?
When we have learned of Jesus Christ we do eactly as He taught to the best of the ability and strengthe given us by the Holy Spirit, kyet He has done the actual work of Salvation for us. We work out our salvation with fear and tremblign, and in so doing we do and not just say what He has taught us. This is understood by Christ's teachings first, then from His tru students. Though Pal is the 13th Apostle, he is still a student of teh Lord. Your question was answerd when you first knew that I believe we learn from the Master. I am not being wiley.
When we have learned of Jesus Christ we do eactly as He taught to the best of the ability and strengthe given us by the Holy Spirit, kyet He has done the actual work of Salvation for us. We work out our salvation with fear and tremblign, and in so doing we do and not just say what He has taught us. This is understood by Christ's teachings first, then from His tru students. Though Pal is the 13th Apostle, he is still a student of teh Lord. Your question was answerd when you first knew that I believe we learn from the Master. I am not being wiley.
Michael, I think there is confusion between grace and cheap grace and when I hear the word grace I immediately assume that it is from a person who believe once save always saved and grace is a licence to sin.
When you hear the word law you immediately think Pharisees and legalistic.
Somewhere between these two statements we will find the truth and if we look at it we will start to accommodate each others views.
Paul teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ. He teaches there is no other gospel. If you are looking for the "how to's" for living in Christ from Paul, it smacks of setting up one's own selected laws, and being "under the laws of Paul."
Anyone who hears the teachings of Jesus Christ and does them is doing all necessary to his Salvation for Salvation is sthe translation of Christ's name, that is of Jesus.
I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. [SUP]13 [/SUP]But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth John 16:12&13
Possibly, those who simply try and follow the literal commands of Christ, without understanding what Paul wrote, are not allowing themselves to be led of the Spirit into truth
I totally agree here and then you have those that say things like:
1) I am saved by grace, but the Law is still there for my benefit to know what is good and evil and to have a model to follow after
Not according to 2 Peter 1.1-11
2) I am a sinner saved by grace!
Hmmm OK, but you cannot be a sinner and saved by grace at the same time.
3) I am a sinner saved by grace and follow the law,but Jesus puts robes of righteousness on me anyway<<<<<<<watched a guy on a video preaching this nonsense just today.
The worst are those that preach/teach righteousness then let things like this slip out:
You bette rbe in church whenever the doors are open or you wont know God...
The works based self righteous crowd needs our prayers.
All scripture is inspired by God, therefore we cannot ignore scriptures that don’t go along with our line of thinking.
I agree that Christians are no longer under the Mosaic Law covenant.(Romans 7:6) (Ephesians 2:15) I also agree that we cannot earn salvation by any works which would include upholding the Mosaic Law or any other works, such as being kind and helpful to others. Salvation is a gift from God. (Romans 6:23) We must have faith in Christ Jesus to obtain everlasting life. (John 3:16)
But there are other scriptures that we cannot ignore. Please take the time to carefully read James chapter 2.
True faith would move us to love and help each other. To be clear I am not saying that we can earn salvation through works. We demonstrate our faith by our works. Works are important part of being a Christian. Jesus said that his followers would be known by the love they show for one another. It is not good enough just to have faith because even the demons have that.
James 2:18,19 But someone might argue, “Some people have faith, and others have good works.” My answer would be that you can’t show me your faith if you don’t do anything. But I will show you my faith by the good I do. [SUP]19 [/SUP]You believe there is one God. That’s good, but even the demons believe that! And they shake with fear.
Seems like people are just having a problem understanding what faith without works is dead means.
GOD does not need to see physical works.Faith pleases GOD,but men look at the outward appearances and if their faith is true they will do good works.
Yes, man is saved through faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8,9); yet genuine faith will be evidenced by good works (James 2:18). If someone merely claims to have faith yet they have no works (James 2:14); then they do not have genuine faith but an empty profession of faith. A dead faith.Seems like people are just having a problem understanding what faith without works is dead means.
GOD does not need to see physical works.Faith pleases GOD,but men look at the outward appearances and if their faith is true they will do good works.