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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    Please read my prior posts against the schism that is being foisted in this thread on page #23. You are missing what my emphasis is about, in item #3 of my post #460. For all Christians who are Born Again, they have the very character (mind) of Christ Himself, which is the FRUIT (good works of...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    Let's not drive the act of someone "blocking" another, away from the context of the open discussion in this thread. The issue that brought all this about, is where one stands in the "dichotomy" presented by the OP. By the Grace of God through Jesus, are we: #1. saved by faith in Christ...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    So then, getting to the spiritual point of what we are to determine for what is good works, (aka godliness), there are only TWO options. 1. That which the Lord establishes within us, that is of His own divine nature. 2. That which we establish for our own selves, that is of our own fallen...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    Yes, 1 Tim. 6:5 is a definite problem among the saints, that are "peppered" among all the visible churches, but the context of that problem has it's own conclusion: [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    That depends on whose "works" are being manifested within us and through us. Is it the Spirit of Christ doing His good works in us and through us, or are WE doing good works by our ownself, which is self righteousness, seeking a reward?? Gal. 5:13-26 [13] For, brethren, ye have been called unto...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    A schism among those who ARE the invisible body of Christ IS a sin. MW Dictionary: DIVISION, SEPARATION also : DISCORD, DISHARMONY a schism between political parties 2a: formal division in or separation from a church or religious body (ie.the members in this forum). b: the offense of promoting...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    As for how I walk in the Lord's grace for the forgiveness of sin, cannot be judged by that which is "the wisdom of men", "who suppose that gain [in the getting] of worldly riches, [or even that of "the wisdom of men"] is godliness. 1 Cor. 2 [12] Now WE HAVE RECEIVED, not the spirit of the world...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    I think that the words of the Holy Spirit through James is a better judge of that, than you or I. James 3 [13] Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his WORKS [of wisdom] with [God's] meekness of wisdom. [14] But if ye have bitter...
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    The Last and Final Evil Kingdom of Daniel

    Have you considered the following understanding, referencing the historical record of 1 Maccabees ch. 1-4? KJV Dan 7:8 I considered the [10] horns, and, behold, there came up among [but not of/from] them another [separate] little horn, before whom [prior to himself] there were three of the...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    As with the people questioning Jesus in His day, so also are there those today, asking the same question, but are "fit to be tied" in blindness  by His answer: John 6 [28] Then said they unto him, What shall we DO, that we might WORK the works of God? [29] Jesus answered and said unto them, THIS...
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    Jack Van Impe says the Holy Spirit has told him that he is God's final prophet

    I am only exhorting professing Christians to watch "so much the more, as we see the day approaching". Heb. 10:21. Unfortunately, the religious Denominations of "church-ianity", have fabricated so much religious sci-fi, that most have their heads filled with religious mumb-jumbo about things...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    I agree. You are absolutely correct. The parable of "the laborers" in Mat. 20:1-16 reveals that the Gift of Eternal Life is EQUALLY and FREELY given to all who are in faith of Christ, and are born again of God's Holy Spirit, no matter what the level is of one's own amount of "good deeds" that...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    Whoa! That is one high horse that you are on. It smacks of one of those sins called pride and boastful, aka self righteousness. Though you now may not see or here the words that I write, others will be appearing in support of what I have said and shown.
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    To block me would be a sin against a brother in Christ, who has not offended you in the least bit, but has shown to be supportive of all the scriptures that exhort us to maintain faith in Christ, walking/living in the power of God's Holy Spirit. To God the Father, through faith in the Blood of...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    And that is your opinion of me. So then, what there is to know about 1 John 5:11-13 you have no answer. [11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13]...
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    If doing good works is what you put yourself to, then you will have much to boast about of how you shall hope to receive eternal life. As for me, I have the Son, and therefore I have already received God's Gift of eternal life, because eternal life is in His Son, who resides within me.
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    SALVATION: BY GRACE OR BY WORKS? A FALSE DICHOTOMY

    The repentant thief was SAVED strictly because he repented towards God AND BELIEVED in Jesus. Repentance towards God is different than repentance from sin. Repenting from sin (metanoia- a change of mind) doesn't SAVE anyone. However, repenting towards God (metaneo- to have "ANOTHER" mind)...
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    Jack Van Impe says the Holy Spirit has told him that he is God's final prophet

    OK, if you think so, that's fine with me. Most people have a "religious" understanding of what "the mark" shall be. Heck, even the unsaved are looking for it, according to "church-ianity's" false understanding. Nope! It's been coming slowly and gradually, and then suddenly, most will find...
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    Jack Van Impe says the Holy Spirit has told him that he is God's final prophet

    I don't have to prove anything. All professing Christians are aware (or should be) that the Banking Elite are going "digital", and will be announcing in 2024 the implementation of their CBDCs** through their Central Banks, in every country in the world, along with Digital IDs. ** Central Bank...
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    Jack Van Impe says the Holy Spirit has told him that he is God's final prophet

    What will soon come out of WW3 is the "mark of the beast", which is now in formation, being a Global Economic Empire. Because that beast will have no armies or weapons of it's own, it shall appoint 10 horns (militaristic countries) for its protection, from that which is below, as well from that...