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Well, I already have! I've stated several times that grace does the saving. I've thrown my full support behind Eph 2:8-9. By the way, those verses don't say we are "justified by grace". That's what it comes down to and there are verses that say we are justified by grace (Romans 3:24, Titus...

Personally, I don't see what is foolish about the question. "Is a justified man saved?" That's a foolish question?

Oh really? Wow....

David, can you give a biblical description on how to repent?

Well, even though Ezra has abandoned his campaign, I haven't. Why abandon a quest for truth? The Bible says by grace we are saved. And its by faith. Ole Ezra doesn't seem interested with answering my questions or posts. Thats ok. I don't blame him. Is a man who is justified saved? I...

Yea, it probably will lead to something else and you probably don't want to go there. But its good that you have abandoned your campaign. It was DOA.

And... Oh yeah... The seemed to be pillars. They had a reputation. They were big wigs. What did they add to Paul? Nothing.

That is true. But God left his Word for us and to let us know what to do.

Well that depends if there is a difference between works and good works.

Jot my memory on what you said, if it pleases you.

If you read the book of James with what God had in mind, there is no difference. But if you reas the book of James with what James had in mind, there is a huge difference. James was very carnal and was a big believer in rhe Law. Paul was not. People like to say James and Paul were in...

Its not so much that we have freedom TO sin; its more that we have freedom FROM sin. We need a license to sin like a redneck in Georgia needs a license to fish. Whether he has one or not, he's going to do it! No, we don't have nor need a license to sin; we need forgiveness for being a...

Ezra, I still believe that it is grace that does the saving, but I'd like your thoughts on something: if a person is justified is he saved?

I want to bring up some scriptural comparisons to make a slightly different point: James 2:18 KJV Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Romans 4:2 KJV For if Abraham were justified by works, he...

Curtis, I appreciate your posts. I've read them all, and while I'd love to discuss what you've said point by point, in this case it would be a terrible idea... Too long and opens the door to getting off topic. I picked this particular quote to start my commentary as it is a common theme in...

Ezra, since your OP I have heard you ask (in a challenging manner) where it says we are saved by faith alone. I have also been waiting for you to say what else is needed (since it was a challenging-styled question). This is the first time I've seen you give somewhat an indication of what more...

Jostler, All that is intriguing, and I must admit I don't spend enough time in places like Samuel. I spend a lot of time in the Bible, but not as much in these places, nor in Isaiah or Jeremaiah. But based on what I have labored under, I don't believe in free will (as the theory says). But...

No, all things are not automatically made right again. It says all things are lawful but not expedient. Murder wouldn't be expedient. The law is going to looking for you for one thing, probably no one will want to be around you. Its going to be tough serving God when you are in jail and no...

Really? Romans 3:23-25, Romans 4:4-8, Romans 5:15-20, Romans 6:14, 1 Corinthians 6:14, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 2:7, Titus 3:11, Hebrews 10:12-14. Well yes. Why not turn to the cure which is Jesus Christ? You are not going to get rid of the cause (the flesh) nor the symptoms...

I have no problem with calling the Law of Christ, "the law of the spirit/liberty/ royal law". ALL of such go back to "The Great Commandments" in Matthew 22:37-40. The problem is when you add "not to do" things with this Law. And here is a prime example! I have no problem with these verses...