Please forgive me "Health&Happiness"
I should NOT have come down on you personally, as I did.. Jesus says, (Love the sinner, Hate the sin.) I should have ONLY exposed the un-Truth, in your false understandings.
That was my hypocrisy and self-righteousness raising it's ugly head. Jesus would not have responded the way I did, and I'm ALL about presenting Christ & His Righteousness, rather than my "filthy rag" self-righteousness. I'm still under the Law and a sinner, as long as I live according to MY selfishness, rather than Christ's Righteousness. Romans 7
The theme of this CC thread is Repentance. I repent of my hypocrisy & selfishness ( self-righteousness )
I've asked God to forgive me for my selfishness (sin) and asked Him to give me greater repentance, = "turning away" ( a free gift, to those who earnestly ask)
I'm confident and have faith that He will grant me His Righteousness ( His Right Doing) , unto my sanctification, to become a "Child of God" a True "follower" and chosen, "judged" to inherit eternity with Christ.. ** Thank You Jesus !! ** ~~~~~~ Do YOU forgive me, HealthAndHappiness ? ~~~~~~~
NOW!
Referring to your above statement; "a false/ unbiblical response ... for example, "committing your life to Christ." & "What we don't know is what that actually means."
Let me enlighten you to what the Bible "means" by "committing your life to Christ" ( which is what I try to do daily, following Christ) James 2:8, Matt 19:19, Lev 19:18, Exo 23:4-8, Mark 12:30,32 Matt 7:12, Gal 5:14, Matt 22:27-40, Exodus 20: 2-17
= ( obedience to LOVE)
Living Sacrifice Bible Verses (AI assisted, here below)
The Bible verse that calls believers to give themselves as a living sacrifice is Romans 12, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service."
This concept of a living sacrifice emphasizes offering oneself fully to God, not as a physical offering on an altar, but as a continuous act of devotion and commitment. It involves denying oneself and aligning one's actions with God's will, rather than conforming to the world's standards. We are called, by Matt 28:18-20, to be disciples, which is central to the Christian life and that all believers are called to engage in the mission of making disciples, baptizing, and teaching others to obey the commands of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Total Surrender of Will
Romans 12:1-2 – "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will." (surrendering our will to God’s perfect Will.)
Following Christ’s Example
1 Peter 2:21 – "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." (directly points to the example of Christ as the pattern for Christians to follow.)
Abiding in Christ
John 15:4-5 – "Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches."
(Abiding in Christ is central to living a life that reflects Him. (staying connected to Christ to bear fruit.)( doing the righteous work, that Christ did. ) As I try and struggle (against sin) to follow Christ, in HIS Righteousness. ( being His disciple ) Matt 28:18-20
Bearing Fruit for His Kingdom
John 15:8 – "This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
( This verse emphasizes the fruit-bearing life as the natural outcome of true commitment to Christ, as we reflect His character and mission in the world.)
Do you see how these bible verses are counter intuitive to the "Once Saved Always Saved" , AND the "disobedience IS permissible" doctrines = un-Biblical, heretical beliefs, system ? ( = the spirit of anti-Christ / spirit of Satan )
Blessed Sabbath Folks
I should NOT have come down on you personally, as I did.. Jesus says, (Love the sinner, Hate the sin.) I should have ONLY exposed the un-Truth, in your false understandings.
That was my hypocrisy and self-righteousness raising it's ugly head. Jesus would not have responded the way I did, and I'm ALL about presenting Christ & His Righteousness, rather than my "filthy rag" self-righteousness. I'm still under the Law and a sinner, as long as I live according to MY selfishness, rather than Christ's Righteousness. Romans 7
The theme of this CC thread is Repentance. I repent of my hypocrisy & selfishness ( self-righteousness )
I've asked God to forgive me for my selfishness (sin) and asked Him to give me greater repentance, = "turning away" ( a free gift, to those who earnestly ask)
I'm confident and have faith that He will grant me His Righteousness ( His Right Doing) , unto my sanctification, to become a "Child of God" a True "follower" and chosen, "judged" to inherit eternity with Christ.. ** Thank You Jesus !! ** ~~~~~~ Do YOU forgive me, HealthAndHappiness ? ~~~~~~~
NOW!
Referring to your above statement; "a false/ unbiblical response ... for example, "committing your life to Christ." & "What we don't know is what that actually means."Let me enlighten you to what the Bible "means" by "committing your life to Christ" ( which is what I try to do daily, following Christ) James 2:8, Matt 19:19, Lev 19:18, Exo 23:4-8, Mark 12:30,32 Matt 7:12, Gal 5:14, Matt 22:27-40, Exodus 20: 2-17
= ( obedience to LOVE)
Living Sacrifice Bible Verses (AI assisted, here below)
The Bible verse that calls believers to give themselves as a living sacrifice is Romans 12, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service."
This concept of a living sacrifice emphasizes offering oneself fully to God, not as a physical offering on an altar, but as a continuous act of devotion and commitment. It involves denying oneself and aligning one's actions with God's will, rather than conforming to the world's standards. We are called, by Matt 28:18-20, to be disciples, which is central to the Christian life and that all believers are called to engage in the mission of making disciples, baptizing, and teaching others to obey the commands of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Total Surrender of Will
Romans 12:1-2 – "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will." (surrendering our will to God’s perfect Will.)
Following Christ’s Example
1 Peter 2:21 – "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." (directly points to the example of Christ as the pattern for Christians to follow.)
Abiding in Christ
John 15:4-5 – "Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches."
(Abiding in Christ is central to living a life that reflects Him. (staying connected to Christ to bear fruit.)( doing the righteous work, that Christ did. ) As I try and struggle (against sin) to follow Christ, in HIS Righteousness. ( being His disciple ) Matt 28:18-20
Bearing Fruit for His Kingdom
John 15:8 – "This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
( This verse emphasizes the fruit-bearing life as the natural outcome of true commitment to Christ, as we reflect His character and mission in the world.)
Do you see how these bible verses are counter intuitive to the "Once Saved Always Saved" , AND the "disobedience IS permissible" doctrines = un-Biblical, heretical beliefs, system ? ( = the spirit of anti-Christ / spirit of Satan )
Blessed Sabbath Folks
They are not the same thing and one is not dependent on the other.