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I was surprised how many people of faith do not believe this.It's not impossible, not at all! In faith we do just that.
In a way I'm surprised, but then, I too think there is a lot of wrong teaching around.I was surprised how many people of faith do not believe this.
There is a self fulfilling prophecy by not trying or believing one will fail. All fail to climb Everest if they never go to base camp. So the first question I ask did Jesus say "Welcome good and faithful servant". If Jesus says this to any, literally it is possible.
So yes it is possible so unbelievers are wrong. God bless you
Sadly this was not my invention, it was a quote of a member of a forum who I know and am shocked at their claims said in all seriousness.So . . . you invent your 'opponent', then argue against your invention?
Love the way christians throw this about, have you stopped sinning????
That is sad.Sadly this was not my invention, it was a quote of a member of a forum who I know and am shocked at their claims said in all seriousness.
It demonstrates why in the public domain we need to speak out to put these sentiments to bed. Such sentiments historically have led to murders, which can be opposed before such notions grow too far.
Consider this carefully.
What I mean is, pick or ask a true, honest, question from Scripture, with the attitude and motivation by and of and from Jesus, by the Father's Instruction -What do you mean?
The question simply is, do you commit sins?
That is sad.
I find both extremes very troubling, myself. The one that says, unless you never sin, you're not even a Christian, as well as the other that says you can never stop sinning.
Much love!
You don't think this is in the context of this discussion? Why not? And you don't think that this is a question God would want me to be asking? Again, Why not?What I mean is, pick or ask a true, honest, question from Scripture, with the attitude and motivation by and of and from Jesus, by the Father's Instruction -
Not a question that apparently often, worldwide, et al, has an ulterior motive.
The answer to extremes is a bright light, shinning in the darkness. Truth lived out, honesty made real, victory proclaimed and lived.
Peter learnt this after his denial. He knew it all, but held back just to see what would happen, which was like saying Jesus was not trustworthy, and whatever came to pass the Kingdom would reign.
I have learnt when I see the way, it is easy to answer through scripture, because our hearts echo the realities, and we can find the words to show this. God bless you
That's quite the perspective! It sounds like you very much "divide the house"! But of course the apostle wrote that there must be some division, so it can be seen who is approved.So then the chief enemy of our faith is fellow believers.
This is one of those threads which comes around and around every now and again.
It is not hard to perceive that 'some christian' believe they are much better than others. So they must also believe that they are better, or holier, or more righteous than other here.
Which means that 'they' have got it right while others have not.
Which , again must mean that they have done something to improve their lot, while the rest of us have done done whatever they have done to be right with God!!
Which bring us back again to works righteousness v faith righteousness.
Well at least I am happy for them that they can live believing that they ave helped Jesus improve on what He did on the cross.
As you will note in this passage, he was addressing those who by their words and actions were not really converted. Hence he calls them "sinners". And sinners are required to repent and obey the Gospel, which means believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.James declares we need to come near to God, through obedience and repentance, without which we are not acceptable.
You have a misunderstanding about the Lamb's Book of Life. Everyone's name is written therein, but it is only removed when people refuse to repent and be converted. God says that He will "blot out" (remove) the names of those who sin against Him.Jesus says simply we must be written in the Lambs book of Life.
No one teaches this nonsense. If you think they do, you must quote precisely what was said, and by whom and to whom.That is because of the misinterpretation of grace that has been taught in the Church during the Reformation. They believe it means getting away with murder...
He (Episkopos) implies it. But he does not understand the meaning of salvation by grace through faith. Therefore he has concocted his own theology. That is also what the Catholic Church as done.Not to say he hasn't, only that I haven't seen it.
If this isn't "sin so grace may abound" I don't know what is! Paul preached the opposite of Martin Luther of the Reformation. And many in the church still teach this anti-holiness dung.No one teaches this nonsense. If you think they do, you must quote precisely what was said, and by whom and to whom.
Introduction to Christ, No I met Him... Its this sin business, Christians come to Christ than they get told you cant sin no more, so they get frustrated because they still do, because christians keep demanding perfection of the imperfect, than they either run away or turn to the law hoping that "it" will perfect them, either way there faith get shattered. And all I can say is, if you believe that He is and God is Faithful, than you can see God, even in your imperfection, because He Jesus Christ is perfect, and when we are in Him, God no longer see us the imperfect, but in His son, who is perfect.You may be in the minority that thinks that in Christ is sin. So some of us have found the perfect saviour.
You need an introduction?
I think the modern church doesn't have any depth of understanding or experience of Christ when compared to the living church of the 1st century. They certainly had their problems. But the leaders had a real spiritual connection to God.
What we have now is a pale shadow of that. No depth or power and a doctrine that emphasizes sinful humanity and the weakness of the flesh...as if Jesus had never established His kingdom at all.
The religion of death says that we must physically die to abide in Christ...to be saved from our sins...and to bear an eternal spiritual fruit.
The true gospel is in the power of the Holy Spirit and cleanses people of all sin...so that we can have fellowship with a Holy God and His Son Jesus. The new man is HOLY...without any spot or wrinkle of sin. We are exhorted to put him on.
Have you ever encountered Jesus?
We should leave Luther out of this, since he wrote a lot of truth as well as a lot of nonsense. Especially his Anti-Semitic nonsense. You should be quoting some contemporary well-known evangelist or preacher.Martin Luther, “Sin Boldly”
Introduction to Christ, No I met Him... Its this sin business, Christians come to Christ than they get told you cant sin no more, so they get frustrated because they still do, because christians keep demanding perfection of the imperfect, than they either run away or turn to the law hoping that "it" will perfect them, either way there faith get shattered. And all I can say is, if you believe that He is and God is Faithful, than you can see God, even in your imperfection, because He Jesus Christ is perfect, and when we are in Him, God no longer see us the imperfect, but in His son, who is perfect.
Why it is that christians are so afraid to say they do, i dont know, God isnt blind. Something to do with " being seeing to be". We know what Jesus said of them
Mat_23:26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.