Search results

All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) which destroys your your point. You have not flawlessly obeyed the 10 commandments so come down off your high horse. ONLY Jesus Christ has flawlessly obeyed the 10 commandments. When one trusts in imperfect obedience/law keeping...

Amen and amen! :) (Romans 3:24-28; Ephesians 2:8,9; Philippians 1:6)

Ezekiel 18:29 - But the house of Israel says, 'The way of the Lord is not right.' Are My ways not right, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not right? But the house of Israel says, 'The way of the Lord is not right.' Are My ways not right, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that...

ALL false religions and cults that promote salvation by works strongly oppose OSAS, which has always been a major red flag for me.

We are to “work out” our salvation (that we already have in Christ) and not work for our salvation. This is in regards to our ongoing sanctification. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)

Initiated by faith, then maintained by works? Sounds like "type 2 works salvation."

Salvation is not probation. Eternal life is not temporary life. Jesus is the door. He is not a revolving door. Fear and bondage to IN-security is no way to live the Christian life.

Hazelnut coffee with just a splash of creamer.

They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil; unto the resurrection of damnation is clear. Also, in Acts 24:15, we read that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. We know from scripture that the just will receive...

I enjoy Christian Chat, but of course, none of these Christian forum sites are perfect. I’m acquainted with the Reformers, but don’t particularly have a favorite.

Yes, I am a member of Christian Chat. I don’t have a particular source for all of my blessings. It’s a combination of information I either read or heard and agree with, some paraphrases along with my method of harmonizing scripture with scripture in order to reach my conclusion on doctrine.

Baptism is a symbol of salvation in that it pictures Christ's death, burial and resurrection and our identification with Him in these experiences. In reality, believers are literally saved by what baptism symbolizes--Christ's death, burial and resurrection. Salvation is signified, but not...

In Acts 2:38, "for the remission of sins" does not refer back to both clauses, "you all repent" and "each one of you be baptized," but refers only to the first. Peter is saying "repent unto the remission of your sins," the same as in Acts 3:19. The clause "each one of you be baptized" is...

I've seen people who teach sinless perfection abuse and misuse the words of Jesus "go and sin no more" in John 8:11. Jesus was telling the woman to go and leave her life of sin, namely, she had been practicing adultery. Also, Jesus cannot compromise his perfect holy standard, so of course He is...

I was thinking CoC as well.

It’s absolutely crazy!

And he has the audacity to accuse me of contradictions and inconsistencies. :rolleyes:

I already explained to you that there is a difference between the obedient act of choosing to believe the gospel (Romans 10:16) and multiple acts of obedience/works which “follow.” No contractions or inconsistencies on my part. You just don’t understand and there is a reason for that. (1...

Paul clearly states saved by grace through faith, NOT WORKS and in James 2:24, James is not using the word "justified" here to mean "accounted as righteous" but is shown to be righteous. James is discussing the evidence of faith (says-claims to have faith but has no works/I will show you my...

Of course. Titus teaches faith + works (for salvation) any way you slice it.