THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ETERNAL LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS

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Toknow said:
Well posthuman

what would YOU say was the problem with the rich young man?

Why did he go to Jesus?
Why did he walk away sad?

You sure do know how to ask questions...
but how about some answers?

The RYM walked away sad because he could not do the one thing Jesus asked him to do.

Do YOU have something YOU would be unwilling to give up for Jesus and for salvation of your very soul?

Maybe we should stop and ask ourselves.


So what say you?
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is Jesus good?
 
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posthuman said:
a man came to the synagogue, and said, I thank you that I am not like other men.

he went away unjustified.
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You answer a question with a question.
Perhaps you don't know the answer.

Or you're as pride filled as the man in the synagogue.
 
a man came to God and said rabbi, I have kept the law, but how can i receive eternal life as wages?

He replied, why are you calling me rabbi? you know the law? do what the law did not require

he went away sad
 
a man came to the children and said, obey the rules, and you can become a child.

he wasn't well received by those who already have a father, and he went away mad.
 
vassal said:
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ETERNAL LIFE ACCORDING TO JESUS
(All verses are from the ASV.)​

Jesus never left people unsure about eternal life. When someone asked Him how to enter the Kingdom, His answer always pointed to the same truths: trust in Him, keeping God’s commandments, doing the Father’s will, following His voice, and staying united with Him.

One of the clearest moments is when the rich young ruler came with a sincere question. The Scripture says, “And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him… if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:16–19). Jesus then listed the commandments to show exactly what He meant. Eternal life is connected to obeying God.

Jesus also said that calling Him Lord is not enough. Eternal life belongs to those who do the Father’s will. “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). This makes obedience to God’s will part of the path to life.

Jesus also linked eternal life with keeping His word. “Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death” (John 8:51). Keeping His word means trusting Him, obeying Him, and letting His teaching guide our daily steps.

He also taught that we must abide in Him. “Abide in me, and I in you… for apart from me ye can do nothing” (John 15:4–5). To abide in Him is to stay close to Him, listen to His voice, and walk in His teaching. Jesus explained how this abiding works: “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love” (John 15:10). Obedience is not a burden. It is the way we remain in His love.

Jesus also spoke of following Him, because He is the only way that leads to the Father. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life” (John 10:27–28). Eternal life is promised to those who hear His voice and follow His steps.

He also spoke of the final judgment, showing that our choices matter. “They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment” (John 5:28–29). Here Jesus shows that eternal life is tied to a life shaped by obedience, faith, and goodness.

Together, these teachings show that eternal life is given to those who believe in Jesus, follow Him, keep the commandments, abide in His love, walk in the Father’s will, and live a life of doing good. His words form one simple, clear path.

Isaiah 60:1-12
Arise, shine;For your light has come!And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,And deep darkness the people;But the Lord will arise over you,And His glory will be seen upon you.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

4 “Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you;
Your sons shall come from afar,And your daughters shall be nursed at your side.
5 Then you shall see and become radiant,And your heart shall swell with joy;
Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.
6 The multitude of camels shall cover your land,The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah;
All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense,
And they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord.
7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, The rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you;
They shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, And I will glorify the house of My glory.

8 “Who are these who fly like a cloud, And like doves to their roosts?
9 Surely the coastlands shall wait for Me; And the ships of Tarshish will come first,
To bring your sons from afar, Their silver and their gold with them,To the name of the Lord your God,
And to the Holy One of Israel, Because He has glorified you.

10 “The sons of foreigners shall build up your walls,And their kings shall minister to you;
For in My wrath I struck you, But in My favor I have had mercy on you.
11 Therefore your gates shall be open continually; They shall not be shut day or night,
That men may bring to you the wealth of the Gentiles, And their kings in procession.
12 For the nation and kingdom which will not serve you shall perish, And those nations shall be utterly ruined.

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Amen to that
 
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posthuman said:
which one should i be, @Toknow...??
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You're funny posthuman.


Problem is that salvation is a serious issue.


James said that not many should become teachers because they will be judged more harshly.


James 3:1
1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.
Why do you make fun of what Jesus taught??
THIS is what Jesus taught:


Matthew 5:13
13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how * can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
You might have been the salt at one time...
but you have lost your saltiness and are no longer useful for the Kingdom of God.


Matthew 5:15
15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
You are no longer offering light to the lost,,,but are leading even some of the saved into darkness.


Matthew 5.19
19 "Whoever * then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever * keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
What are YOU teaching?
God wants obedience.


Matthew 7:21
21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

Crying LORD LORD is not sufficient.
God demands obedience.
John 3:36 the wrath of God remains on the one that does not obey.


Matthew 7:23
23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

Lawlessness is disobedience.


Matthew 7:24-25
24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
25 "And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.
We should be like the wise man and ACT of the words of Jesus...on His commandments,
on His teachings.

26 "Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
27 "The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell -and great was its fall."
We should NOT be like the foolish man.
He did NOT act on the words of jesus.
Jesus said the winds came and his house fell.



My suggestion to all would be that we follow the teachings of Jesus and not those of men.
 
posthuman said:
i don't think it's wasted.

you demonstrated that if one does not have the doctrine of God's grace, they are unprepared to meet heresy.
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Sounds like you don't know what heresy is posthuman.

Heresy is teaching unorthodox christianity.

Your type of christianity NEVER existed in the church.

It has been INVENTED by men about 200 years ago.

It's also known as easy believism or cheap grace or greasy grace.

These modern man-made teachings are not what the NT teaches.

You also seem to be unable to use scrpture which shows that you're following MEN and not JESUS.


Doctrines of grace is a term some have made up to accomodate thier own theology,
which does not match biblical theology.

Jesus and Paul taught that we will be judged by our deeds....be they good or bad.
You are leading many astray.


John 5:28-29 Jesus
28 "Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs will hear His voice,
29 and will come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment.


Revelation 22:12 Jesus
12 "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done *.


Revelation 2:23 Jesus
23...... And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.


Matthew 16:17 Jesus
17For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then He will repay each person according to what he has done.


Romans 2:5-8 Paul
5 But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,
6 who WILL RENDER TO EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS:
7 to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
8 but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation.


Corinthians 5:10 Paul
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.




You are leading many astray.
Those who teach will receive a harsher judgment.
 
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Inquisitor said:
Looks like that was copied straight from an SDA book.

Here Jesus shows that eternal life is tied to a life shaped by obedience, faith, and goodness.

Hope your not saying that you contributed to your salvation?
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We contribute to our salvation by obeying Jesus.
Those who do not obey Jesus will not see salvation but the wrath of God remains on them.

See post 498
we will be judged by our actions, whether they be good or evil.


John 3:36
36 "He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."


God demands obedience.

Those that do not teach this are leading many astray and they will answer for it.
 
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vassal said:
no idea what you are talking about 1844? why the interrogation? like i said before I am not SDA, please rephrase your questions.
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What exactly do you believe if you are not SDA? I always see you "liking" or "loving" their posts.


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