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  1. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    I don't see the word "imparted" in Matthew 5:6. I do see the word "imputes" or "imputed" in scripture. (Romans 4:6, 11, 23, 24; 5:13)
  2. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    Faith is the root of salvation and works are the fruit. No (good) fruit at all demonstrates there is no root. (Matthew 7:17-20) Hence, good tree, bad tree. Works are the fruit, by product and demonstrative evidence of authentic faith in Christ, but works are not the very essence of faith and...
  3. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    I absolutely believe in sanctification. At the moment of salvation, we are sanctified - set apart/made holy in standing before God positionally in Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:11 - Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord...
  4. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    As far as I can tell we are on the same page. :)
  5. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    Do you believe that we are justified/accounted as righteous by faith AND works? Yes or no? Judged by our works to determine what? See 1 Corinthians 3:11-14.
  6. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    Romans 4:5 - But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, 6 just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: Now show me the word "imparted" in scripture. A...
  7. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    So, you believe that we are justified/accounted as righteous by faith AND works? Romans 5:1 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, (faith plus what? faith plus nothing) we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
  8. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    In the eyes of God and also to men. Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. 1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light...
  9. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    I'm talking about someone who makes a profession of faith then shows no evidence at all by works that his faith is genuine. The thief on the cross showed evidence of faith just before he died. Yes, works are tested, and rewards are given to believers for works that are compared with gold...
  10. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    From scripture we see that the thief on the cross rebuked the other thief, admitted his guilt, defended the Lord and asked Jesus to remember him when He comes into his kingdom, demonstrating he had faith in Jesus. In Luke 23:43, we read that the thief on the cross said this to Jesus, “Lord...
  11. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    There is no such thing as authentic faith that produces no works at all. That would not be genuine faith but a bare profession of faith. Faith (rightly understood) in Christ alone points to the fact this faith "trusts in Jesus Christ alone for salvation" (Romans 4:5-6) and is not merely an empty...
  12. mailmandan

    Why are Bible scholars leaving Christianity?

    1 John 5:11 - And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know...
  13. mailmandan

    Why are Bible scholars leaving Christianity?

    ..and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. ;)
  14. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    The harmony of Romans 4:2-3 and James 2:24 is seen in the differing ways that Paul and James use the term "justified." Paul, when he uses the term, refers to the legal (judicial) act of God by which He accounts the sinner as righteous. James, however, is using the term to describe those who...
  15. mailmandan

    We are judged by works, not by faith

    Those who claim to live a sinless, without fault or defect, flawless, absolute perfect life 100% of the time (exactly as Jesus lived) are suffering from a terminal case of self-righteousness. (1 John 1:8-10)
  16. mailmandan

    What books are you currently reading?

    The Fourth Turning.
  17. mailmandan

    Predestined to be saved or lost?

    What I mean is that I don't believe God forces us to choose and we have no choice in the matter as if God "fatalistically determines" who will and who won't be predestined, called, justified and glorified.
  18. mailmandan

    Predestined to be saved or lost?

    Romans 8:29 - For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. I...
  19. mailmandan

    Why are Bible scholars leaving Christianity?

    1 Timothy 4:1 - Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, (sounds like Roman Catholicism)...
  20. mailmandan

    U.S. States Urged To Block Donald Trump From 2024 Run

    Kari Lake: 'Final days of America' coming if Americans don't 'get strong' The Marxist revolution to take our country down continues. It's time we put America first and our families first and get things back on track.