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    longtrekker reacted Like to Going_Nowhere's post in the thread I think I’m gay.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    I think it is answered right here. Romans 4:4-5 4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. 5...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    He said he never knew them that explains it all Phil 2 is Paul saying we should work out our salvation not working to be saved and...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    What is James overall point, who is his audience, what is he trying to get them to understand... need to start there.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Romans 10:9-10
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Context, my friend. Certain words have different meanings and implications regarding our relationship with Jesus Christ than they have...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    We are not ruled by God; we are loved and cherished by Him. If that wasn’t so, God would not have sacrificed His Son as He did. We love...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    Saving faith is the cessation of work. Paul makes that very clear.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    God needs proof?
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    so eternal life is based on how sanctified we become? where is hope in this? That means salvation is based on our ability Not Gods power
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Context.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to your post in the thread Not By Works.
    Before I leave, I just want to state one thing.. this is just ridiculous. So now sin is connected to unbelief which causes us to loose...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Exactly, we are saved by grace through faith. IMO referring to that as a condition is semantics.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to dcontroversal's post in the thread Not By Works.
    No....the contrast is between a mere belief in God void of saving faith....JEWS were the audience and they have the same issue this very...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    You’re missing the point completely. People who believe in eternal security don’t push living in an ungodly manner. We simply recognize...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to CherieR's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Instead of depending on one's own righteousness, depend on Christ's righteousness and his grace. It is resting in the security of...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Who was CC proclaims that? Name names and provide supportive evidence.
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    I think of the mafia hitman who honors God with his mouth but not his actions, therefore not his heart. Such a man is not Christian...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to PennEd's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Two HUGE takeaways from this passage that you seem blind to. Hoping this enlightens you. 1. Jesus tells them that He NEVER knew them...
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    longtrekker reacted Like to Lightskin's post in the thread Not By Works.
    Paul stated he often times did what he did not want, and did not do what he should. I relate to Paul. It’s surprising that you don’t...