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I spent a great deal of time researching various Indigenous tribes throughout the US. Some tribes believed that since their God created everything in nature, there must be a little of God in everything. It outwardly looked like they worshipped nature, when in fact they had a reverence and...

Never has God saved (Justified) someone that their works didn’t accompany their faith. That’s all James is saying, don’t over complicate a simple issue.

You are simply repeating yourself. God, in His Omniscience, already knows and sees our future works, therefore they are simply the outworking of our imputed righteousness. They are a testimony before man and God. If our actions cannot communicate the Gospel, our words surely canNot.

Here is a little excerpt from Mr. Wiersby. I think he summarizes quite well the words of James, within their context.: JAMES 2 If you have true saving faith, you will practice impartiality (vv. 1-13) and see people in terms of character and not clothing. You will not cater to the rich or ignore...

Works- Although one could compile a lengthy list of various types of works, I think these two are what are at the heart of this wayyyy toooo long debate: The terms “good works” and “works of righteousness” are closely related in the Bible, but they have distinct nuances in their meaning and...

I am a fan of Samual Clemens, aka Mark Twain. My favorite among his many quotes is, “I wrote you a long letter, because I did not have the time to write a short one.” Anyone who is a writer will appreciate this concise statement.

I wish you well in your perseverance.

Thank you for your response. I hope your time on CC is fruitful. Many years ago I was called “Dogmatic.” I had to go to the dictionary to figure out whether I had been cussed out, or what. There is a verse that states: 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to...

The original text of the NT was written in a Koine Greek, and some in other languages. In it the grammar is quite explicit pertaining to some of the verbs. There are several instances where it describes “an action completed in the past that continues into the future.” And this applies to...

Those done under the direction, or under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Do you see James simply saying that works done without the unction of the Holy Spirit are dead vs Spirit inspired work? It seems he is simply comparing real faith with human hope.

Ok

If indeed, he is wrong, what makes you correct?

While I cannot provide an external proof in the way one might prove a scientific fact, that does not mean assurance is false or meaningless. The fruits of faith, the inner witness of the Spirit, and the consistency of God’s promises provide a foundation for true assurance. Just because something...

Ahh! rest assured my confidence is in the Christ, and in His promises, not myself. I feel sorry indeed for those who place confidence in themselves. It seems that it is often easy to misconstrue a few typed words that are often out of context.

I certainly hope that is the case.

I believe the Scriptures that indicate we may know our Savior. That may not be adequate for others, it is good enough for me. I say this not with arrogance, but with the faith of a mustard seed.

A couple of posts that Lamar made seem to say that one cannot be assured of their salvation. I am confident in the promises made by Jesus.

If one trusts in their own righteousness, I agree, but since I trust in my Lord and Savior and His sacrifice, then I feel confident the He who began a good work in me, will finish it.

Are you saying the verse I posted is hypothetical, and doesn’t really mean what it says?