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We also have a similar verse from 1 Corinthians ... "... he (Christ) freed us from sin... " (1 Corinthians 1:30) Again, this means that BACs are no longer in bondage to sin! ... they do not have to sin any longer! ... but, they can choose to sin! Would someone care to comment on my signature...

There are some who believe that there are NT Scriptures which clearly warn about the necessity of obedience. Would one of you cry babies please comment on this section of Romans 6:16 ... "(slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness" .

... many Scriptures in the NT which are warnings of losing salvation! But, I'm really not telling you anything ... what I am doing is showing you these Scripture verses! Are you spiritually blind, or are you just choosing to reject clear Scripture? What would make some sense is for you to...

The problem remains (and I will be gracious) ... You simply refuse to deal with the NT verses that you don't like! You need to RECONCILE (to make agree) your verses and mine. I.E. They all have to fit ... instead of being ignored and/or rejected. Ignoring dozens of NT verses won't get you...

How many times do I have to explain ... Initially given grace ---- is NOT forever given grace Initially righteous---- is NOT forever righteous Initially justified ---- is NOT forever justified Initially sealed ---- is NOT forever sealed Do I need to continue? Heavens NO! ... 'cause it's a waste...

VictoryInJesus, You can have that because He freed you from the bondage of sin! And ... You can have that because He freed you from the bondage of Satan! Yes, you are FREE to NOT sin! And being successful in this, you will become an overcomer (which is what Jesus said He was)! There are...

I say, "So what! ... Ever heard of a seal that cannot be unsealed?" You say, "Dozens of dire warnings in the NT! ... So what!" God says, "shepherds leading multitudes to hell". You say, "So what! I say, "Some things never change." .

It's not an affront to God ... when the true believer co-operates with the Holy Spirit while He tries to fully sanctify the believer, Because of the many dire warnings about losing salvation, gaining eternal death, etc. we see that salvation must be a process. The Father and the Lord Jesus...

You seem to love to ignore obvious Scripture! You need to deal with it ... not ignore or reject it.

"To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." (Rev 3:21) What did Jesus overcome? ... Sin, the world, the devil, death, etc. So you see that overcoming is NOT believing that Jesus is the Son Of God (1 John 5:5)...

This is NOT about Jesus dying on the cross … and presto, all believers’ sins are forgiven! No, this is all about … ● Jesus FREEING BACs from the bondage of sin ● The fact that BACs no longer HAVE to sin ● The fact that BACs are now FREE to NOT sin ●●● If BACs do sin, it is because they have...

So, why not just say, "If a person does not love Jesus enough to obey His commandments, He will not make heaven"? It's easier.

That's obvious ... but my statements still stand, okay?

If we do not love Jesus enough to obey His commandments, do we get to heaven? (ref: Jesus' 4 separate verses in John 14) If we are not Jesus' friends enough to obey His commandments, do we get to heaven? (ref: Jesus' 1 verse in John 15) Me? ... IMO, we must love Jesus and be His friend to get...

Romans says it was!!!

The NT says the Law was given to PROVE that people could NOT obey it (in their own strength, etc.) ... NOT even His own special "chosen ones", the Israelites. But, BACs have NO excuse for not satisfying God, because He has given them: 1) the precious Holy Spirit 2) a new nature 3) the word of...

Romans 9. Like it or not, God chooses whom He calls. Then, like it or not, you get to choose ... ... to love Him enough to obey Him (or not). Let's remember ... disobedience = unbelief (Hebrews 3 & 4) .

You are refusing to believe some Scriptures which are very clear!

Simple ... Man has a God-given free will, which means he is not a robot, which means God will not force him to do anything, which means God can be unsuccessful while He is working on a situation. And He might just end up being unsuccessful with a person or two! Not speakin' of myself, BTW.