justification

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  1. G

    How good is a fragment of the Law? Do we justify ourselves more? (true?)

    Hi there, So I just want to introduce a concept, that relates to the Law. The concept is this: if we cannot be condemned without the Law, because we are ignorant of its direction, can we be condemned on the basis of a fragment of that law? The answer is "only by a fragment". Now this is...
  2. GracePeace

    Balancing Justification and Eternal Life By Faith Alone vs By Works of Faith

    How do you balance the Biblical doctrine of past-tense justification by faith without good works with the Biblical doctrine of future-tense justification by good works of faith? It is true that Romans 4 speaks of justification by faith, apart from good works--and that it is of faith so that it...
  3. G

    Sometimes when we are tempted with sin (especially for addiction) its not sin that is the problem, but the madness that goes with it (selah)

    Hi there, Introduction to Madness Imagine if you will, that you have dealt with sin and no longer have need of being tempted; you understand that with perfection comes the temptation to be irrational and you have a ready word, with which to defend yourself (from the Devil's attacks). Then the...
  4. MatthewG

    For there is no difference for all have sinned.

    Sin is a hot topic for a lot of people today because of our flesh naturally enjoys to be appeased. However, with-in us is our soul (Heart/mind/will/emotion), is also what affects the choices in which in which an individual chooses to do whatever they will with their flesh. However what does it...
  5. BarneyFife

    The Gospel And The Inner And Outer Man

    Nuts and bolts here. What is it? Why aren't we getting it? Why do we argue and insult and condemn, when we know that's not what we're supposed to be doing? What are we missing? I have a strict policy against calling into question others' standing with God into question. But I know there are...
  6. Brakelite

    What the Heck is Salvation? And what are we Saved From?

    There appears to be some confusion as to what actually constitutes salvation, how it is procured, and how, even whether, it needs to be retained. There are threads all over the place discussing various aspects of the gospel from go to woe (perhaps an unfortunate pun) but what prompted this...
  7. D

    "JUSTIFICATION"

    First let me show you a verse from Brenton's Septuagint Translation: Exodus 23:7 Thou shalt abstain from every unjust thing: thou shalt not slay the innocent and just, and thou shalt not justify the wicked for gifts. In this translation it is a commandment, to not justify the wicked. And "for...
  8. prism

    The Gospel is actually good news and here is why.

    Tired of the Gospel being turned into a system of law that only drags us down, robs us of joy and stifles our love for the One who died for us? Tired of being rerouted back to the law in order to be sanctified or to prove that your faith is genuine? The Gospel is actually good news and here...
  9. BarneyFife

    Go, And Sin No More?

    Go, And Sin No More When we study the Bible with others, or talk about Bible study, the topic at hand usually ends up being buttressed by verses that are carefully scrutinized (every word), and defended with much vigor and confidence. “Go, and sin no more.” (John 8:11) Do we believe these...
  10. J

    Romans 4:1-8.

    Romans 4:1-8, 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father , as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness...
  11. Harvest 1874

    Tentative and Vitalized Justification, Part 2

    But what if we chose not to take this second step at this time? "Will he do nothing for me?" "O, yes, he is prepared to deal with you as with all the remainder of the world; he is prepared to be your Mediator under the new covenant arrangement; he is prepared to bring you restitution to full...
  12. Harvest 1874

    Tentative and Vitalized Justification, Part 1

    In the following reply to a question concerning the difference between tentative justification and vitalized justification the Pastor explains a bit about consecration and the high calling. (Italics are mine.) There are in fact two distinctive consecrations made by the believer, the first “a...
  13. HammerStone

    Recovering Redemption Book Review [And Win a Copy!]

    Just released a review of Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler and Michael Snetzer, pastors at The Village Church. Link: http://litaflame.com/recovering-redemption-review/ Share the tweet below on Twitter for a chance to win a copy!