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We should realize that sin is not only transgression of the Law. Sin is also unrighteousness, or as John wrote, all unrighteousness is sin. There is unrighteousness that does not transgres the Law. In fact, the Law does an incomplete job of defining sin. And according to Paul, the Law actually intakes us to sin in the first place, and then proceeds to make our sin increase so that it becomes exceedingly sinful. Both apostles conclude that righteousness is not of the Law, that the Law was not given for the sake of righteousness, nor even to instruct us in righteousness.
So how does one become righteous? Is it even possible, other than imputed righteousness?
Yes!!! We are righteous by our birth in and of and by the Holy Spirit. We are the children of God now! But, it has not yet appeared what we shall become. Do we understand this? We are now, this minute, born of God and seen by Him as His children. But we have not finished the transformation. There is much left to be done to complete us in the image of Jesus Christ, who is our pattern. One of the last changes we will undergo is the redemption of our flesh, when this corruption will be put off in order for us to put on glory.
As born children of God, we do not sin. Huh? Well, we mist still consider that we are not completed works yet, that we are still being changed into His image. A part of us is perfect, our spirits. But our souls need a lot of work. This is why all of the exhortations in scripture to strive for holiness. But we know that holiness is not something gained by the Law, because holiness is perfect, and the one who is holy will not practice unrighteousness.
God, in His wisdom and in His provision, has given is the Holy Spirit to live in us, not just as the seal of our being born into His family, but as the power of God for our holiness. In the Spirit, we have the very mind of Christ, and we can know all things. But even as the Spirit is true, and teaches us all things, He teaches us to love in Christ Jesus. And the reason we are to love in Him is so that wemay have confidence in the day of His appearing, and not shrink away from Him in shame.
This is so important. If we abide in the Law, we might not transgress, but we will not have righteousness, because if righteousness could be gained by the Law, then Jesus died in vain. But if we love in Jesus, (which means that we are centered on Him, walking before Him, following His leading and listening for His voice,) then we are righteous already. And we will, in Jesus, find ourselves drawn to God with cords of the love God showed the world in sending Jesus. And Jesus will constantly intercede for us as we draw nearer to God. And in God's presence, we are transformed by His glory in our souls into His image.
Read the bible with these thoughts in mind and see if it does not speak so.
In Christ,
So how does one become righteous? Is it even possible, other than imputed righteousness?
Yes!!! We are righteous by our birth in and of and by the Holy Spirit. We are the children of God now! But, it has not yet appeared what we shall become. Do we understand this? We are now, this minute, born of God and seen by Him as His children. But we have not finished the transformation. There is much left to be done to complete us in the image of Jesus Christ, who is our pattern. One of the last changes we will undergo is the redemption of our flesh, when this corruption will be put off in order for us to put on glory.
As born children of God, we do not sin. Huh? Well, we mist still consider that we are not completed works yet, that we are still being changed into His image. A part of us is perfect, our spirits. But our souls need a lot of work. This is why all of the exhortations in scripture to strive for holiness. But we know that holiness is not something gained by the Law, because holiness is perfect, and the one who is holy will not practice unrighteousness.
God, in His wisdom and in His provision, has given is the Holy Spirit to live in us, not just as the seal of our being born into His family, but as the power of God for our holiness. In the Spirit, we have the very mind of Christ, and we can know all things. But even as the Spirit is true, and teaches us all things, He teaches us to love in Christ Jesus. And the reason we are to love in Him is so that wemay have confidence in the day of His appearing, and not shrink away from Him in shame.
This is so important. If we abide in the Law, we might not transgress, but we will not have righteousness, because if righteousness could be gained by the Law, then Jesus died in vain. But if we love in Jesus, (which means that we are centered on Him, walking before Him, following His leading and listening for His voice,) then we are righteous already. And we will, in Jesus, find ourselves drawn to God with cords of the love God showed the world in sending Jesus. And Jesus will constantly intercede for us as we draw nearer to God. And in God's presence, we are transformed by His glory in our souls into His image.
Read the bible with these thoughts in mind and see if it does not speak so.
In Christ,
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that was a scripture Mr.Grace, not my own words so you are questioning the bible not me. Here is another one
1 Corinthians 10:13
For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
1 Corinthians 10:13
For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
So are you perfect and sinless in the flesh?
As we are speaking of very high standards indeed, may I ask
Do you love your enemies as much as you love your friends, from the heart?
Do you bless those who curse you and pray for those who ill treat you with heartfelt love for them?
If someone struck you on one cheek would you turn the other with nothing but love in your heart for the person who struck you?
If someone took your coat, would you offer them more of your clothing without a hint of resentment in you?
Would you give to ANYONE who asked
If someone took something that belonged to you would you demand it back? Or in your heart wish them to keep it?
Would you lend to an enemy(someone who was unkind to you )without expecting anything back?
Do you ever(honestly) look at the speck in a persons eye?
Have you ever fasted and told anyone you have fasted or wanted in your heart for people to know you have fasted? If you have according to Christ you are a hypocrite
Have you ever called your brother or sister a fool?
Have you ever been angry with your brother or sister?
When you invite people to your home for a meal do you invite your friends and family members who will repay you? Or do you not invite them but rather the lame, blind and beggars from the street.
If someone mistreated you or falsley accused you because you are a Christian would you in your heart rejpoice? Would you leapo up and down with pure joy?
And would you answer all of the above honestly?
As we are speaking of very high standards indeed, may I ask
Do you love your enemies as much as you love your friends, from the heart?
Do you bless those who curse you and pray for those who ill treat you with heartfelt love for them?
If someone struck you on one cheek would you turn the other with nothing but love in your heart for the person who struck you?
If someone took your coat, would you offer them more of your clothing without a hint of resentment in you?
Would you give to ANYONE who asked
If someone took something that belonged to you would you demand it back? Or in your heart wish them to keep it?
Would you lend to an enemy(someone who was unkind to you )without expecting anything back?
Do you ever(honestly) look at the speck in a persons eye?
Have you ever fasted and told anyone you have fasted or wanted in your heart for people to know you have fasted? If you have according to Christ you are a hypocrite
Have you ever called your brother or sister a fool?
Have you ever been angry with your brother or sister?
When you invite people to your home for a meal do you invite your friends and family members who will repay you? Or do you not invite them but rather the lame, blind and beggars from the street.
If someone mistreated you or falsley accused you because you are a Christian would you in your heart rejpoice? Would you leapo up and down with pure joy?
And would you answer all of the above honestly?
Whatever we demand of others God will surely demand of us
They tie up heavy loads and put them on mens shoulders; but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them
Mtt 23:4
But you have neglected the more important matters of the law; justice, mercy and faithfulness(and of course love)
And you experts in the law, woe to you, you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them
Luke 11:46
Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering
Luke 12:52
They tie up heavy loads and put them on mens shoulders; but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them
Mtt 23:4
But you have neglected the more important matters of the law; justice, mercy and faithfulness(and of course love)
And you experts in the law, woe to you, you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them
Luke 11:46
Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering
Luke 12:52
The most important point about grace is that it is realized by sinners. The righteous religious will not receive grace. Consider the case of the rich young man, who came and asked Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. Jesus asked him if he kept the Law of commandments. The man answered saying that he had kept them all from his youth. Jesus then told him to go and sell all that he owned and give the money to the poor, and then come and follow Him. Grace, God in the flesh, was standing right in front of him, but he turned and left saddened, because he owned great riches.
The truth is that none of us is righteous, not even one. There is none who do good, who seek righteousness and mercy and goodness. This is scripture. Jesus came into this world to save sinners. This too, is scripture. No one is without sin, and if they say that they are, the truth is not in them; they are liars. This also is scripture.
It is sad to see grace despised in this way.
In Christ.
The truth is that none of us is righteous, not even one. There is none who do good, who seek righteousness and mercy and goodness. This is scripture. Jesus came into this world to save sinners. This too, is scripture. No one is without sin, and if they say that they are, the truth is not in them; they are liars. This also is scripture.
It is sad to see grace despised in this way.
In Christ.
I missed that one, thank you for adding it
It is strange, but the people who most demand the law is perfectly obeyed and looked to are I have found the people who most lack love, mercy, justice, faithfulness, the higher points of the law
I believe we should speak of the love and mercy of God for sinners such as we.
And emphasising a life of faith in Christ and a dependance on the Holy Spirit to change us, not how well we can strive to live a perfect life, for then we cannot from the heart give God all the glory, and he demands it
It is strange, but the people who most demand the law is perfectly obeyed and looked to are I have found the people who most lack love, mercy, justice, faithfulness, the higher points of the law
I believe we should speak of the love and mercy of God for sinners such as we.
And emphasising a life of faith in Christ and a dependance on the Holy Spirit to change us, not how well we can strive to live a perfect life, for then we cannot from the heart give God all the glory, and he demands it
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Then scripture states plain and clear you were never saved, For if you were saved, you would never have departed
Once again, Try learning what Grace is, and stop believing we are licentious. who are the people you are speaking to.
Paul said I HAVE been justified. I HAVE eternal life. I never read where any one says we MIGHT be justified or Might Have eternal life. which is what Non OSAS people believe. The cross of Christ is removed.
Once again, Try learning what Grace is, and stop believing we are licentious. who are the people you are speaking to.
Paul said I HAVE been justified. I HAVE eternal life. I never read where any one says we MIGHT be justified or Might Have eternal life. which is what Non OSAS people believe. The cross of Christ is removed.
Just a thought.
If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of THE TRUTH, no sacrifice for sin is left
Heb 10:26
The important thing there is after we have received the knowledge of THE TRUTH. Many do not live in the truth of grace but rather the legal system you mention, therefore they will in effect keep sinning(or deliberately sin). If no-one has told them the truth I don't think that they can be continually sinning after learning the truth, so the above verse could not apply to them
If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of THE TRUTH, no sacrifice for sin is left
Heb 10:26
The important thing there is after we have received the knowledge of THE TRUTH. Many do not live in the truth of grace but rather the legal system you mention, therefore they will in effect keep sinning(or deliberately sin). If no-one has told them the truth I don't think that they can be continually sinning after learning the truth, so the above verse could not apply to them
For by one sacrifice he made forever perfect, those who are being made Holy
Heb 10:14
We are perfect in the spiritual sense before God, declared not guilty for Christ paid the penalty of our sin. But in the flesh we are not perfect, otherwise that verse would not read THOSE WHO ARE BEING MADE HOLY
If we were perfect in the flesh we would not be, 'being made Holy'