Turning from sin

[homwardbound]

interesting, never saved at all?
So salvation cannot be lost?

Not from God's view, yet from man's view it is messed up, still
There are those that are not God's and might claim to be of God for self gain here on earth, using God's name for the self gain. God allows this for now, seeing Son's name preached. Paul saw this too, while in jail, those that were sincere and those that were not sincere, he praised both ways of people, for the name was still preached and God Father draws people in Spirit and Truth to him to hear and know truth over error and then say to God personally, I believe and God seals these unto him to teach new in truth of love and mercy to all, not a few all.
Such as Jesus spoke of, those that sit in Moses's seat to be careful for the gain one gets from it is not the only reward one, anyone gets, there is a Heavenly reward, God leads you to willingly help, not as people that do that to get things from it.
With people it is impossible to enter the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 19 covers that, read the whole Chapter, which I bet you are familiar with.
As Jesus told his disciples, with man (people) it is impossible to get saved
With God (Jesus's Father) all things are possible.
That was one Saying from Jesus that he was going to a cross and die for us to reconcile us all first, then save us in his risen life, for us to believe it or not afterwords, that it is done as he said it is in (John 19:30) It is finished, what is finished, under Law? to new Law (Hebrews 7:11-12) God saves, we, the people mess up and have messed it up big time, even as the same was done in the first (Old) Testament too
All flesh is dead to God. God desires to save our Souls, so who will believe and see and be dead to first born flesh by the circumcision of' God on that cross for us all (Romans 6:1-12)

 

[Follower777]

Thanks for the post. I would think the 7 things you have there would be the right response to having eternal life, than the means of getting or keeping eternal life. "Eternal salvation vs daily service"

You are right, there is a profound distinction between eternal salvation and daily service, and the two are inseparably linked.
I should have titled that 7 point list " How to be saved and stay saved."

( but, we were talking about a mandatory part of Salvation, = repentance and maintaining a repentant heart, "a changed heart" unto Christ's Righteousness, unto salvation.)

How to be saved and stay saved;

• Surrender daily to Christ
• Allow the Holy Spirit to guide
• Examine yourself regularly
• Confess and forsake sin promptly
• Focus on Christ, not feelings or self
• Stay in prayer and the Word
• Behold God’s love and holiness

1. Eternal Salvation Is a Gift Through Christ: Eternal salvation is obtained solely through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not earned by human works, but it is secured by receiving Christ’s righteousness. This warns against the idea that salvation is obtained by our own merits, affirming that it is only by the grace of God that we are saved.
   • Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”
2. Daily Service Is the Evidence of Living Faith: While salvation is by grace, daily service is a fruit of that saving relationship. True faith will always be revealed in a life of obedience, service, and love. Believers are to present their bodies as “a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).

• James 2:17 – “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
• James 2:26 – “Faith without works is dead.”

1. Sanctification—A Daily Work: Sanctification (the process of being made holy) as a daily work. While justification (being declared righteous) is a moment of grace, sanctification unfolds over time. Each day, the believer is to choose Christ and walk in obedience. The work of sanctification is the work of a lifetime.

• Philippians 2:12-13 – “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”

1. Practical Holiness as Part of Service: Daily service includes every aspect of life—how one eats, works, treats others, and responds to God’s guidance. Even simple, mundane duties become holy when done in the spirit of Christ. Religion must be made practical. Its principles must pervade our daily life.

• Romans 12:1 – “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

1. Faithfulness in Service Is Preparation for Heaven: Daily service is not only a reflection of our relationship with Christ but a preparation for eternal life. Heaven is to begin on this earth, ... our lives here should already reflect the selfless spirit of heaven.

• Luke 16:10 – “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.”
• Matthew 25:21 – “Well done, thou good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

Blessed Sabbath Y'all " May the Force be with you "