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I was merely pointing out that Luther wasn't the one who coined the phrase "imputed righteousness". The word "impute" is an accounting term. It means to credit to one's account.

Not accurately. Jesus was obedient in going to the Cross. On the Cross, He cried out, Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit. The same Spirit was then poured out on the early church on the day of Pentecost. It is by this Spirit that we can walk in victory over sin, not according to the...

An ungodly person righteous? See Romans 4:5. Because "justify" means "to declare righteous". Actually, it was more likely invented by the apostle Paul (perhaps even someone before him; but he was the one who made it famous): Rom 4:6, Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man...

I know that I have a vile body (Philippians 3:21); however I know also that I have the power through the Spirit to put to death the deeds of my body (Romans 8:12-13); so that I do not ever have to commit sin again in my life. If you have ever come to the place of crying out with Paul what he...

Sin itself is deceitful and can have the effect of destroying a person's faith if it is not dealt with. Heb 3:7, Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Heb 3:8, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: Heb 3:9...

Rom 11:22, Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

@Reggie Belafonte, I am praying for you that you will begin to bear some good fruit.

Not necessarily. For sin can be rendered dead within us (Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6, Romans 7:8). Thus it has no more authority over what I do; and I am enabled to walk in freedom from and victory over sin. Not in the sense that sinning is inevitable in my life (see 1 John 3:6, 1 John 2:17...

We obtain our righteousness by faith and it normally results in doing. Because of my faith; and it results in work (James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:14)

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We will have to agree to disagree. Faith is surrender...but it is not obedience. It produces obedience. If obedience is included in the definition of faith, then Ephesians 2:8-9 does not hold true. We are saved by grace through faith; but not of works. If works are included in faith then...

Not just in my dreams; in real life! While sin dwells in my mortal flesh, I do not have to live according to it. I am not a sinner in that I do not want to sin and do not have to sin (see Romans 8:12-13). How then can I sin? It is not that I couldn't sin if I wanted to; but that I don't want...

However, it is not lent but given to us. See? Given, not lent; even by your own words. Not to mention the scriptures teach that it is given in Romans 5:15-19, Ephesians 2:8-9 and perhaps a few other places (but I have not studied it out).

There is a nominal, lukewarm, or shallow faith (mere mental assent to the tenets of the gospel) that may transform the life for a season but does not eternally save; and there is also a heart righteousness (Romans 10:10) where John 5:24, John 6:47, and John 10:27-30 apply. Faith and belief are...

Probably nothing; I was just making a comment on what it means that the devil is the prince of the power of the air.

The Bible tells us that the Word was God; and that He became a Man. I assumed as much; I will pray for you that the Holy Ghost convicts you over your believing and teaching heresy. No, you haven't. For in the following is the definition of what it means that Jesus is the Son of God: Isa...

I actually was not trying to argue with you there but to agree with something you said and to give it scriptural backing. But since we're on the subject, God gives His holiness (and righteousness) to us as a free gift...does it not then belong to us? I disagree. See Hebrews 10:14; and also...

Believing in and on Jesus and what He did for you on the Cross.

That is not an established fact; see 1 John 3:7, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 2:6; Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; Jude 1:24, 2 Peter 1:10, 1 John 2:10.

Through the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9), same as us. of course, they were held in Abraham's bosom until Jesus could come and lead captivity captive. Aaron the saint of the LORD (Psalms 106:16) also created the golden calf and led the Israelites into idolatry. Obedience is not the condition...