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Ignorance can be fixed?

Yes--I've still to get an answer to my question to "Episkopos" of how he can know he has enough good works to keep him from losing his salvation. The good-deed-doers can never answer that question. I was raised in a "social gospel" liberal church--I know well what the issues are. I thank God...

Mark, don't you think its interesting that those who often have "grace" in their usernames want to resort to making rules for themselves and others and seemingly pay only lip service to the theology of grace?o_O

I made no accusations of which I am aware. If you will point them out to me, I will apologize.

They weren't meant to be insulting. NO! FAITH IS NOT A WORK! Grace is only EVER through faith. It is not ever a "reward" for anything. He rewards (blesses) those who seek Him, but frequently, those who are visited with salvation were NOT even seeking Him. The Apostle Paul was not, until...

It is clear that they are not required--you are making law where there is none. No one here is saying that God is not pleased by our obedience--but who among us has perfect obedience? Can you honestly say that you do? I think you probably mean me and that is NOT what I said. I said that...

It's okay, GG, we all misquote from time to time. Thinking that we NEVER do leads to pride.

At first, I thought you were just ignorant--now, I think you are incapable of objective judgment and rational thought. Those who understand that Jesus keeps us and will never let us fall are far more appreciative of what He effected on the Cross than those who teach that we must maintain grace...

Not insulted at all--I'd have to care what you say about me, in order to be insulted. I was just stating facts. If you feel insulted and want to run away, in order to avoid being proved wrong, that is a problem with your heart.

But, they did not have to earn further grace with good deeds. John 1:16-->"From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another." Grace is on ongoing force in one's life--from the "Spirit of Grace and Supplication". This is also known as "grace upon grace". If it must...

"Never"? I think it has already been established by Scott A that you have misquoted both the Scriptures and him.

I think you don't want to be saying this. Satan and his demons have knowledge--NOT faith. True faith comes from a humble heart.

It is you who are still preaching a "gospel of non-grace". That makes it not very "good news" at all. Those who are under the Blood of Jesus are properly extremely grateful that we won't receive judgment according to our deeds. Let me ask you--how do you know that you have enough good works...

Those who are covered by the Blood of the Lamb have already been judged righteous. The works of the unbelievers will be the basis of their Final Judgment. Unless you plan to be in that group, you needn't trouble yourself or others with your errant teaching. You are presuming to judge those who...

So what?! You've probably taught them incorrectly. It is not necessary for salvation. "Obedience" from a proud heart will be burned up at the Bema Seat--but the person will be saved "though as through fire" if he/she is a genuine believer.

Of course it is discussing "works" BUT the believer's SALVATION is NOT dependent on them. (verse 15)

I think you don't know any--I do. Contrary to what you have said, Messianic Jews have a variety of expressions of faith. Some (just as in the days after the Resurrection) believe that Jews must follow all of the Jewish festivals and rituals--others do not. Many do not choose to call...

Just so you know...I don't respond to rude posts.

Under the Old Covenant, God never specifically offered "salvation by grace through faith" (Ephesians 2:8-9) But, salvation was a given for those under the Old Covenant, who repented of any wickedness that they had committed. Blessings however, were conditional on righteousness (obedience)...

Depends on what you mean by "works". What about the quadriplegic Christian who has no ability to paint the house of some poor old lady? What about that old Christian lady whose weakness, heart trouble and arthritis keeps her from working in the nursery at church? But she's constantly in...