Except the opponents do not accept this categorization. Those in the NOSAS have never said anything like this. We are saved by faith in the grace of Jesus and have a burden to keep it that way by actually doing the will of God, the Father in Heaven. This is the meaning of Matthew 7:21.
The analogy I use is that we are drowning and the trustworthy Savior throws us a life preserver. It is our responsibility to:
- take hold of it
- and keep holding onto it.
Otherwise, it is OSAS that is the ultimate ear tickling doctrine - license to sin.
The fact that my opponents can not “ imagine” Freedom in Christ , can not “imagine” being TOTALLY FORGIVEN by the Shed Blood Of Jesus Christ and the Finished Work Of The Cross without turning it in to something to try to take advantage of , says more about “THEIR” Crowd than it does mine....Yiu need to get your minds “ out of the Gutter”........
Knowing I can Sin yet find “ No More Condemnation” for doing so, is my impetus to do my best to refrain from sin . I am Obedient and my Obedience is spurred by my Love and Gratitude for the Grace that insures my TotalForgiveness no matter how many times I “ stumble” ( as James admitted ) or “ fall into a Sin” that “ Does SO EASILY beset is” ( as Peter and Paul wrote about....)
The Grace That Saves a Soul has not been extended to some in here....that’s why they never understand it.....they don't realize its Power to Transform a Sinner .....they don’t understand how it is God’s System to take care of almost everything that matters.....they give “ lip service” to grace but NOT FOR A SECOND would they Trust it......a shame that.....
I am like Paul—— I don’t “ hold back God’s Grace”......so get off of the ....Er, ah.....posteriors Of Those Of us that partake of “Strong Meat” and are Living in Freedom and would NEVER try to take it as a “ License to Sin”.......
Once again, Those of you too immature to understand God’s Ways ( Grace Plus Nothing) need to get your Minds out of the Gutter......you only reveal your ignorance and Carnality....