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Let's talk about the BIG lie
works
we are members of Christ in his grace and filled with his spirit but no one is saved until the end! Matt 24:13
members of Christ! In His grace!
1 Corinthians 12:26
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Religion is what man owes to God for having created him in His image and likeness!
To Christ for having redeemed him in His own blood!
to the Holy Spirit for sanctifying him in the sacraments of holy mother church!
it only Christ by His grace (merits of His blood passion and death) that we are enabled and empowered to actually be holy and righteous and all our actions
if we live by the spirit we put to death the deeds of the flesh
my grace is sufficient for you
Phil 4:13 I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.
Jn 15:5 apart from me you can do nothing!
our participation is required
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together
2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Phil 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind (lacking) of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, (redemption) and purify unto himself a peculiar people, (justification / baptism notice purify / wash) zealous of good works. (Sanctification)
Grace and law!
The great error of faith alone is that you believe you are saved and under grace and that you ARE NOT subject to the Mosaic law, (and that’s correct) but also you are not subject to the moral law and DO NOT need to pray, fast, give alms, practice virtue, suffer for Christ, or be righteous, or keep the commandments, even the commandments of Jesus, or maintain any standard of morality!
It’s a gross misunderstanding of law and Grace!
Confuses the mosaic law with the moral law!
There is nothing we can do???
Does the will of God:
Those who hear the Word of God and do it!
Ez 36:25-27
Matt 7:21
Matt 12:50
Mk 3:35
Lk 8:21
Lk 11:28
Jn 5:30
Jn7:17
Rom 12:2
Rev 17:7
Doer of the word
James 1:22-23
Keep my commandments:
Matt 28:20
Jn 14:21
Things we must do:
Matt 5:8
Jn 15:1-5
Lk 1:4
Acts 2:38
Must repent and do penance
Matt 3:2
Matt 3:8
Matt 4:17
Matt 9:13
Matt 16:24
Acts 2:38
Acts 3:19
Must believe and continue in a state of believing:
Jn3:16
Endure to the end:
Matt 24:13
Mark 13:13
Rev 2:26
Heb 3:14
Heb 6:11
Romans 11:22
Colossians 1:21-23
Hebrews 12:22-25
Hebrews 6:4
Hebrews 10:23-29, 35-39
Hebrews 3:4-6
1 John 2:24-25
2 John 8-9
Galatians 5:2-4
2 Timothy 2:11-13
OK,
Redemption:
The redemption was accomplished by Christ with no participation on our part!
Justification:
then when we believe in him and his redemption we are justified in that faith and baptism!
Sanctification:
then we are in Christ and his church by grace faith and baptism we practice good works (prayer, alms, fasting, virtues charity, other sacraments etc.
Salvation:
then when we are faithful to Christ and in his grace at death enter salvation!
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, (redemption) and purify unto himself a peculiar people, (justification / baptism notice purify / wash) zealous of good works. (Sanctification) Matt 24:13 endures to the end Shall be saved.
(Salvation)
Romans 13:11
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Heb 9:28
Romans 13:11
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
1 cor 13:2 “all faith” without charity avails nothing!
1 cor 13:13 three things are eternal!
And inseparable!
Phil 1:29 Christians not called to “faith alone”!
“Faith alone” is IMPOSSIBLE!
I guess the multitudes present were there for the free tacos.Wrong again. Matthew 5:16 was taught to his chosen disciples. Not unsaved Jews. You can argue about Judas, but Jesus makes clear he is not always talking to Judas when addressing the 12.
It is not possible that the true church, which is made of individuals, not an organization, will not be led astray. The RCC is not the "one true church" it is a false church that left the way centuries ago.Jn 16:13 not possible
You need to read the passage again. He wasn't speaking to the multitudes, he had already done so, he LEFT and went up to the mountain and spoke to his disciples.I guess the multitudes present were there for the free tacos.
Still no answers, just contradiction. That's not even an argument. But it's impossible to prove error, so I'm not surprised.
Marys faith and trust in GOD cannot save us . ONLY FAITH IN HER SON CAN .
DO remember that my friend . Mary had good faith in the LORD . But her faith
nor my faith can save one who has NO FAITH . ITS ALL ABOUT each individual coming to FAITH IN JESUS .
If they dont , they gonna burn my friend . THE lake of fire is real . JESUS saves us . HAVE FAITH IN HIM .
Believers. Not an organization. The church is made up of individuals, not an organization.what is?
It is not possible that the true church, which is made of individuals, not an organization, will not be led astray. The RCC is not the "one true church" it is a false church that left the way centuries ago.
Believers. Not an organization. The church is made up of individuals, not an organization.
I've read the passage dozens of times and this was by no means private teaching. The gospels themselves are written so that people would believe, not just as edification for those who already do.You need to read the passage again. He wasn't speaking to the multitudes, he had already done so, he LEFT and went up to the mountain and spoke to his disciples.
Believers. Not an organization. The church is made up of individuals, not an organization.
So I guess the thief on the cross was sore out of luck wasn't he?believers are not Christians
Faith and baptism are required Mk 16:16
Is a work a good work because the work itself is good, or is it a good work if and only if the motive behind it is also good?I've read the passage dozens of times and this was by no means private teaching. The gospels themselves are written so that people would believe, not just as edification for those who already do.
You still haven't provided any argument to support your original statement nor defined what you imagine to be "good works."
Which has nothing to do with the RCC.Christ and his church are one acts 9:4 eph 5:32
Friend you are under some kind of spell . You keep saying the same things without remember they have been answered before .“Faith alone”?
Who’s faith does this refer to?
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
We shall be judged not just for what we did , but WHY we did as we did .Is a work a good work because the work itself is good, or is it a good work if and only if the motive behind it is also good?
Wont hear me aruging with that one little bit . Very true my friend .Which has nothing to do with the RCC.
A good work is a good work regardless of motive. That's what scripture teaches. That's what Jesus taught.Is a work a good work because the work itself is good, or is it a good work if and only if the motive behind it is also good?