In order for the man to be saved, he would in fact have to receive salvation as a gift, after Jesus died on the Cross to provide that gift.
There ya go again. The guy never asked about being saved. He asked about attaining eternal life
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In order for the man to be saved, he would in fact have to receive salvation as a gift, after Jesus died on the Cross to provide that gift.
What's the difference?There ya go again. The guy never asked about being saved. He asked about attaining eternal life
Here, Jesus laid down the law as a schoolmaster to lead the rich young ruler to Christ.
The man was trusting in his works to save him, so, in the passage, Jesus lays down the law to show the man that he is incapable of entering in by what he could do.
There are some who profess to be saved when they are not. Perhaps this servant was one of them.What about the servant which hid his talent?
Being saved and having eternal life are the same thing. A person who is saved will show that salvation in what he does. That is the point Jesus was making in what he said to him.There ya go again. The guy never asked about being saved. He asked about attaining eternal life
I don't believe that Joseph....almost no one says yes? And almost all say no?QUOTE="BOWnQUIVER, post: 800486, member: 8904"]MATTHEW 19 [16]And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? [17] And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. [18] He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, [19] Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Please dont tell me Jesus lied to him to make a point[/QUOTE
I've asked many "Christians" if they would DO what JESUS SAYS TO DO - "Will YOU OBEY JESUS"....
So far, almost no one says yes, and almost all say no.
You are not required to believe that.I don't believe that Joseph....almost no one says yes? And almost all say no?
Glad you agree....and as you know I am not shy when I read something I perceive as a false exaggeration of reality.You are not required to believe that.
I really don't care for the way you continuously claim that there are hardly any true Christians....
Two thirds of mankind will fall, so that leaves a third who will enter heaven.Whats the Word say?
LUKE 12 [31] But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.[32] FEAR NOT, LITTLE FLOCK; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
only a little flock will enter the kingdom {saved}
MATT.7 [13] Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction,and many there be which go in thereat:[14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life,and FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.
few there be that find it
MATT.7 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.[22] MANY WILL SAY to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?[23] And then will I profess unto them, I NEVER KNEW YOU: DEPART FROM ME, YE THAT WORK INIQUITY.
In footnotes of the KJB, iniquity equals lawlessness. You can find this in 2 THES. 2 verse 7. And the many have come in the name of JESUS saying we need not keep GODS 10 commandments.
LUKE 13 [23] Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,[24] Strive to enter in at the strait gate: FOR MANY, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.[25] When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:[26] Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.[27] But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
Jesus himself tells us that “the many” will not enter the Kingdom. And he explains why. They are workers of iniquity. They do not keep Gods law. HIS 10 commandments.
ISAIAH 24 [3] The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.[4] The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.[5] The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, BROKEN THE EVERLASTING COVENANT.[6] Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, AND FEW MEN LEFT.
Well, here we are. The BOTTOM LINE. The DAY OF THE LORD (when Christ returns) and again the Word says that only a few will be saved to the kingdom.
LEV.24 [8] EVERY SABBATH he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by AN EVERLASTING COVENANT.
Is this the everlasting covenant that they broke?
JEREMIAH 16 [19] O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, THE GENTILES shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.
In Jeremiah we find what will happen to most gentiles when Jesus returns.
Two thirds of mankind will fall, so that leaves a third who will enter heaven.
After the 1000 year millennium and Satan is cast into the bottomless pit and Jesus establishes a new heaven and a new earth.Could you show me scripture that says they go to heaven?
JOHN 3 [12] If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? [13] And NO MAN HATH ASCENDED UP TO HEAVEN, BUT HE THAT CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
JOHN 7 [33] Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I GO UNTO HIM THAT SENT ME.[34] Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and WHERE I AM, THITHER YE CANNOT COME.
I go to Him that sent me. To the Father. Heaven. Jesus said we cant go there
In ... Scripture, where is it written we go to the very THRONE OF GRACE to receive HELP TODAY, in any time of need?I go to Him that sent me. To the Father. Heaven. Jesus said we cant go there
I don't have time right but you can look it up can't you?Could you show me scripture that says they go to heaven?
JOHN 3 [12] If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? [13] And NO MAN HATH ASCENDED UP TO HEAVEN, BUT HE THAT CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
JOHN 7 [33] Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I GO UNTO HIM THAT SENT ME.[34] Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and WHERE I AM, THITHER YE CANNOT COME.
I go to Him that sent me. To the Father. Heaven. Jesus said we cant go there
That is what being saved is all about...we are saved from the curse of sin and death and eternal damnation.There ya go again. The guy never asked about being saved. He asked about attaining eternal life
That is what being saved is all about...we are saved from the curse of sin and death and eternal damnation.
Saved from destruction, saved from peril,We are "saved" to the kingdom. The 1000yr period of rest
Revelation 12:9-10 (KJV)
9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Then at the Great White. Not saved, but judged by their works
JOHN 5 [28] Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which ALL THAT ARE IN THE GRAVES shall hear his voice, [29] And shall come forth; THEY THAT HAVE DONE GOOD, UNTO THE RESURRECTION OF LIFE; AND THEY THAT HAVE DONE EVIL, UNTO THE RESURRECTION OF DAMNATION. [30] I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
We are saved for all eternity. The thousand year kingdom is the first part, then we live eternally on the new earth. The Great White Throne judgment is only for those who are not saved.We are "saved" to the kingdom. The 1000yr period of rest.
Then at the Great White. Not saved, but judged by their works