my last argument for obedience

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BenFTW

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loyalty is in the action. loyal to a wife, not committing adultery. Loyalty in Jesus own words? obey my commands
Is your action motivated by fear or love? You keep presenting obedience in the realm of condemnation instead of presenting it out of love or our rightful duty. It is the least we can do, but do you not see this is done in gratitude and not fear?
 
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Im sure he will ascertain for himself soon enough that you promote works and Grace777 promotes being saved by grace alone through faith alone
I promote obedience to Jesus' voice, not works of law.
 
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jasonj

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Just a little side-bar here, if you will accept my observation. Perhaps, pre-requisite is a poor word when talking about Obedience. Though it is mandatory, it should be an honor and a privelage to show obedience to the one who gave his life for us.
When one submits to a king, they do so with honor. They do it willingly and with the utmost alligience. obedience is part of that. It's not a hardship, not something we do because it's required. Rather, we a desire it. Ya think?

do you take what Jesus did for you as an obligation to honor Him? that's my position. He did enough to EARN my alleigence. never will feel differently. I think when we don't take it as it is, the most Loving and good act ever done for anyone else, and then look at what He actually says to do to honor This cost to Him......we missed something important somewhere. He died so that we can Live for Him, according to the only words we have written from Him. those words are Life, its easy to avoid and twist and go inm circles. the truth is Jesus, what does He say? He says, "go to work and don't look back" for even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve. His teachings are as important as His death to a Christian, they cant be divided, one is the death of sin, the other, the breath of righteousness. His death and resurrection is new birth, His teachings are Life and growth, they are rightewousness. anything that doesn't point to Jesus Word is not the truth.
 

BenFTW

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I promote obedience to Jesus' voice, not works of law.
As do all present. Only some would have us believe the motivation is fear, which can be deduced by putting forth a doctrine of punishment instead of reward (as scriptures emphasizes).
 
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jasonj

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Is your action motivated by fear or love? You keep presenting obedience in the realm of condemnation instead of presenting it out of love or our rightful duty. It is the least we can do, but do you not see this is done in gratitude and not fear?

ben, what does Jesus say? that's my point to you. He does onfact Give warnings against disobedience, I'm sorry you are saying I'm doing it, its Jesus words bro. its there for a reason. to fear God is wise. To Love God is to obey. I appreciate Jesus with my life, not to commend myself, but to answer what you are saying. if you really appreciate Jesus and His suffering and Gift of new Life why are you so against His words? what does He say? if you do these things you have a foundation, your house will stand. if you refuse to do these things, you have no foundation.

you feel condemned by me, I Love you friend, I wouldn't waste my time if I didn't care about your soul. All I am saying to you, you who obviously feels so much Love for Jesus, I'm just emploring you, accept what He is saying above what you think. I had to do the same thing, If I am saying " go obey Jesus words, cont listen to my words, forget me and just you yourself go to Jesus words. Pray ben, ask God the Father to reveal truth to you. I recognize something in you, honestly you have good knowledge of the atonement and part of grace, I'm saying take what you have and Jesus will add more to you as you go take his words above all else.

I'm not condemning you friend at all, I want you to see the truth in what I am saying to you. I'm saying consider in prayer between Just you and the Lord. Lord, is it your will to set all of my heart to obey your sons commands?" the Lord will answer you ben, if you are willing to just do this I will pray also and the Lord will not fail to answer your spirit. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from
 
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Are you feeling convicted? lol He didn't even use the words "false prophet" and it came out of your own mouth. Maybe its time for some self-reflection? Your animosity is telling. No one is saying be disobedient to Christ they are only offering another means of being obedient. Not in the flesh, but by grace and through the spirit as a new creation (I.e; your new identity).
Looks like Jason is quoting grace but off of KeAllen who mentions these and starts off with "I agree"

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Jason springboards off of that and you jump in and call out Jason on the word

(which is typically how this works) stuff gets lost in the shuffle, I find this very interesting as well as challenging to spot it copy it and follow through in these things.
 
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As do all present. Only some would have us believe the motivation is fear, which can be deduced by putting forth a doctrine of punishment instead of reward (as scriptures emphasizes).
Really? Do your promote obedience to what Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15 and Matthew 18:35?

I didn't think so...
 
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jasonj

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As do all present. Only some would have us believe the motivation is fear, which can be deduced by putting forth a doctrine of punishment instead of reward (as scriptures emphasizes).
there are many warnings ben, for a reason we are warned, the scripture is for our safety
 
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Let me get this straight hahahaha the Guy who is saying go to Jesus words and obey them is a false prophet???? your arguments have gotten ridiculous and exposed ALOT to anyone who actually reads what is here. wow. definitely need to stay on this site now. If Jesus words aren't the ones keep searchin folks. Gotta learn and follow Jesus to be a christian
Sorry Jason..I have no idea why you would project my post #382 onto yourself.
 
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JustWhoIAm

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Is your action motivated by fear or love? You keep presenting obedience in the realm of condemnation instead of presenting it out of love or our rightful duty. It is the least we can do, but do you not see this is done in gratitude and not fear?
Godly action is motivated by both.

The Father disciplines us to teach us to do right.

He also teaches us to love through his love for us.
 
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BenFTW

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Looks like Jason is quoting grace but off of KeAllen who mentions these and starts off with "I agree"

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Jason springboards off of that and you jump in and call out Jason on the word

(which is typically how this works) stuff gets lost in the shuffle, I find this very interesting as well as challenging to spot it copy it and follow through in these things.
Thanks for the clarification. :) Yet... there is still animosity in the response given by Jason. I don't believe grace was calling him a "false prophet" or even addressing him (as you showed with the quote).
 
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Looks like Jason is quoting grace but off of KeAllen who mentions these and starts off with "I agree"

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Jason springboards off of that and you jump in and call out Jason on the word

(which is typically how this works) stuff gets lost in the shuffle, I find this very interesting as well as challenging to spot it copy it and follow through in these things.
I have no idea why he projected that onto himself though. That is himself doing that. I am not mentioning him at all in the post but responding to what another posted about false prophets. Thanks for book-marking it as it shows exactly what I said and to whom.
 

BenFTW

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Really? Do your promote obedience to what Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15 and Matthew 18:35?

I didn't think so...
Yes, we ought to forgive as God forgave us for Christ's sake. VVe are forgiven and therefore forgive others.
 
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I all of a sudden dislike CC.
I hear ya'...things are getting out of perspective and going down a road that is not going to be edifying to any one.

I'm bowing out of the thread and letting things lie where they are and trusting the Holy Spirit in each of us to guide us in all things..

Have a good night everyone and God bless you the rest of the weekend! We serve a mighty God that loves us deeply and He will be faithful to us in all things!
 

JennaLeanne

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Maybe I'm just being over sensitive... I just don't like all the disagreements.. I know that sounds naive, we're always gonna have disagreements I just feel like it's constant on here just lately xx
 
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Godly action is motivated by both.

The Father disciplines us to teach us to do right.

He also teaches us to love through his love for us.
Exacatacally. The spirit of the fear of GOD is love.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a blossom shall come up from [his] root: and the Spirit of God shall rest upon him [the most excellent Jesus], 1) the spirit of wisdom and 2) understanding, 3) the spirit of counsel and 4) strength, 5) the spirit of knowledge and 6) godliness shall fill him; 7) the spirit of the fear of God. He shall not judge according to appearance, nor reprove according to report: Isaiah 11:1-3
 

JennaLeanne

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I hear ya'...things are getting out of perspective and going down a road that is not going to be edifying to any one.

I'm bowing out of the thread and letting things lie where they are and trusting the Holy Spirit in each of us to guide us in all things..

Have a good night everyone and God bless you the rest of the weekend! We serve a mighty God that loves us deeply and He will be faithful to us in all things!
Love you my brother xx