Not By Works

I can actually relate to what Fran says here , about doubting ...
Unbelievers will not worry about being saved , but those who are saved and are hit by the fiery arrows the devil aims at us can cause and will cause doubt , especially to a babe in Christ , but only thirsting and being hungry for the Word settles these doubts as we are comforted by the Holy Spirit , that is what happened to me alot...
I had suffered with mental illness for over 30 years , the devil knows my mind from past , and these darts of his disabled me many times , the doubt was daily , it was a constant battle , but thanks be to God He is strengthen my mind...xox...

I often hear works-salvationists (including Roman Catholics and Mormons) misinterpret Romans 2:6-10 to support salvation by works. If one reads Romans 2:6-10 in isolation from the rest of the book of Romans, then one might conclude that Paul was teaching salvation by works. However, as we read and study these passages of scripture, it's critical to keep in mind that these verses do not describe how one becomes saved, but the way the saved (and unsaved) conduct their lives. These good deeds done are the result of, not the means or basis or means of receiving eternal life.

So patient continuance in well doing, seeking for glory, honor, and immortality; (vs. 7) is not at all set forth as the means of their procuring eternal life, but as a description of those to whom God does render life eternal. *Notice that ALL who receive eternal life are described as such, everyone who does good (vs. 10). Good deeds flow from a heart that is saved and evil deeds flow from a heart that is unsaved. Verse 8 - but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath. *Notice that ALL who do not receive eternal life are described as such, everyone who does evil (vs. 9).

What these passages convey is that though our deeds are judged by God, it's not the good deeds themselves which are the basis or means of receiving eternal life, but the type of deeds expose whether our heart was saved, or not. Good deeds done out of faith are the fruit, not the root of salvation. If Paul wanted to teach that we are saved by works, then he would have clearly stated that we are saved through faith and works in Ephesians 2:8,9 and that we are justified by faith and works in Romans 5:1 but that is clearly NOT what Paul said. *Also see Romans 4:2-6; Titus 3:5; 2 Timothy 1:9 etc..

...If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is CONCEITED and UNDERSTANDS NOTHING. He has an unhealthy interest in CONTROVERSIES and QUARRELS ABOUT WORDS that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been ROBBED OF THE TRUTH and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 1 Timothy 6:3-5

It's really amazing how this words were written to perfectly expose some people in this thread.

...For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13

That word dung is no different that the s--- word used today......and imagine that...the Lord inspiring him to use that word..........people are so easily offended these days....

here is my post in its context showing who has eternal life straight from the bible

lets look at who does has eternal life


Jesus answers, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death" (John 8:51).

Paul replies that God "will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life" (Rom. 2:6-7).

btw: i didnt write these verses..........i'm only quoting them

The writer to the Hebrews states that Christ is "the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (5:9).

John adds: "Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life" (I John 2:24-25).

if.....shall continue in the son...........dont miss it please

This is an impressive array of clear-cut, unambiguous answers. Who has and shall have eternal life?

Those who keep Christ's sayings; those who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality; those who obey the Lord; and those who continue in the Son and in the Father. None other need apply.

That same word is used a TON in the OT! Look it up on e-Sword!

Psalm 119:165 (KJV)
165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

i'm not offended, i honestly feel sorry for people...........

Nor will they be...ever!
So do I....especially the simple that are deceived into the slavery of a working for losable salvation that must be maintained by man....

Still waiting for some honesty with the word IRREVOCABLE as applied to the GIFTS and calling of GOD.......

In the grace you are, having been saved out of faith, and that not of yourselves, IT IS THE GIFT of GOD and not of works lest any man should boast.

You are making it PRESCRIPTIVE instead of DESCRIPTIVE.

Instead of describing what saved born again individuals do, you are making it "you must do this and that, X Y Z to become saved or to REMAIN saved" whatever brand you wish to market here! Jumping through hoops to get saved. THATS LIKE CATHOLICISM! You gotta keep coming to mass on sunday, you got to keep confessing to the priest. YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE REFORMATION!

Thats WORKS SALVATION!

Jumping through different hoops to become saved and remain saved! That would be justified by keeping the law and the Bible says none are justified by the law! Not by works of righteousness which WE HAVE done Titus 3:5!

I hate it how it was done to me in the pentecostal circles. They told me how easy it was to be saved, but then after you join, they lay HEAVY BURDENS on you to REMAIN saved. Its actually harder to STAY saved than to get saved in their system.

Its kind of like back in the days when people got baptized right before death to remit their sins. Thats what its like in this system too, just give your life to Jesus at the last second of your life, thats when you have the most chances of "STAYING SAVED". IF you do it today you will likely end up lost! Since its upto you to maintain it, GOD IS OUT THE PICTURE

Paul said TODAY is the day of salvation.

I believe the Holy Spirit led me to find out John 10:26-27 and Matthew 7:21-23 CONNECTION! Jesus knows the sheep, never knew those cast to hell, THEREFORE none of the people cast there were SHEEP and then evolutionized into goats! Rather they were always goats, and Jesus knew the sheep.
Romans 8:28-30 the golden chain of redemption! Ephesians 1! From the foundation of the world!

I got my eye on you buddy. I see you. You tried to trick everyone already by throwing in Romans 2:6-7 in there without telling them about the CONCLUSION Paul goes to in Romans 3!

Love your enemies, turn the other cheek, bless those who persecute you, etc...
Christ wasn't paving a tortuous road of do's and dont's to obtain salvation. He was not setting a standard by which you can accurately judge a true Christian by either.
Christ was giving direction (direction, not directions) to point out the contrast between the law and faith. New and old testaments, the flesh and the spirit. What's been done in the flesh compared to what can be done through the spirit.
We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Wooo! Im FIRED UP today

Thank GOD for showing me how it is. I feel like a FREE MAN

DID HEAVEN COME ALREADY?

Once I see something I cant "unsee" it. And I see it CLEAR.

DIGGING MY HEELS DEEP.

Dont care what ANYONE says. I believe the promises GOD gave us. GLORY TO GOD HALLELUJAH. WOOO!

I dont know if any of you have been locked up.

But let me tell you: living on probation SUCKS. Its EASIER to make a mistake when on probation, because someone is constantly breathing on your NECK

Obedience is actually easier as a FREE MAN. If you've been on it, YOU Know what im saying is true

@unclesilas @GodsGrace101 @Goodnewsman @Argueless @alltheothers

Read this:

proof of eternal security 100% irrefutable:


Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Joh 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

I highlighted the word "I know them" because Jesus KNOWS the sheep. Now this proves sheep will always be sheep:

Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

There Jesus casts folks into hell and He NEVER knew them, not used to know them.

CANT REFUTE IT. Will you believe it? its irrefutable, this will never be touched. I will probably keep bringing this up OCCASIONALLY from now on.

It is rather enlightening....the truth sets us free...it does not place us under the bondage of some legalistic set of rules and regulations that we must tow the line on or lose salvation....NO one will ever convince me that salvation is losable due to our performance, works sin etc......

The gift of life is IRREVOCABLE and after one has been born again from above by incorruptible SEED we are dealt with as children........and the word CHASTENING is used......NOT Christ LEAVING us and FORSAKING us because we lost that which cannot be lost.....

AMEN to that one............and the funny thing......the STRAW man argument peddled here by those that teach a losable salvation almost always devolves into a claim the we say that we do not need to be obedient because we believe in the eternal security of the believer A.K.A. OSAS............that is another false claim.....

The gift of eternal life is IRREVOCABLE...........and we are born of INCORRUPTIBLE SEED..........

Did you do time dcon?

Yes I know all about the attacks as well, so I do understand what you write.

That being said, if a saved person has received correct instruction from the start they will not worry about being saved.

God's word is clear, but the enemy can be a mighty foe, it was truth and being persuaded of that truth that strengthen your mind, because I remember when you posted here that you knew you were eternally saved!! Praise God

Perfect love casts out fear.

Why I disagree with Fran is because her statement does not make these qualifiers and she makes it sound like this is how we have to go through life.......doubting, as though this is the more is the more honourable, humble place for the believer.

God states NO.... we are to be assured that HE has been victorious and we are completely saved!!!

Amen and Amen!!!

Like Chubby Checker and his song "The Twist".......they will try brother.........guaranteed

IM WAITING. Guarantee it cant be done.
I already noticed a couple of ATTEMPTS to flimflam people. its SAD you have to be on your toes constantly on a CHRISTIAN forum! Some of these guys wont even admit to believing in the triune God!

I got in trouble once, was running with the wrong crowd in 1988....did one day in a city jail and 2 days in a county jail.....was released without prejudice......was in a truck that got pulled over and searched.....dude driving had drugs in the truck

Oh I know......exactly why I used to use cake taker quite regularly........and reference the pretzel shop.....Mr. Twisty etc.....