"He who practices righteousness is righteous" (1 John 3:7)

[Zachary]

All verses below are from the NKJV.

“… everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” (1 John 2:29)

“… whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God …” (1 John 3:10)

“He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.” (1 John 3:7)

“In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest:
whoever does not practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brother.” (1 John 3:10)

“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

“… (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness” (Romans 6:16)

“… slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:19)

God does NOT practice righteousness for BACs.
BACs must do the practicing of righteousness for themselves.

From the verses above, do we agree?
God only invites into heaven …
those who have a standing of righteousness before Him,
those whom He considers righteous.

 

[CharismaticLady]

All verses below are from the NKJV.

“… everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” (1 John 2:29)

“… whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God …” (1 John 3:10)

“He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.” (1 John 3:7)

“In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest:
whoever does not practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brother.” (1 John 3:10)

“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

“… (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness” (Romans 6:16)

“… slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:19)

God does NOT practice righteousness for BACs.
BACs must do the practicing of righteousness for themselves.

From the verses above, do we agree?
God only invites into heaven …
those who have a standing of righteousness before Him,
those whom He considers righteous.

This is half right.

Man's "righteousness" is as filthy rags.

So what is absolutely necessary for our works to be actually righteous? The seed of the Father 1 John 3:9. That is the Holy Spirit who creates in us a new nature that partakes of the divine nature of God. 2 Peter 1:2-4.

Those who abide in Christ and He in them keeps God's commandments of believing in His Son Jesus Christ and loving one another. 1 John 3:21-24.

 

[justbyfaith]

God does NOT practice righteousness for BACs.
BACs must do the practicing of righteousness for themselves.

Actually, Christ comes to live inside of the Born Again Christian and begins to live His life in us and through us (Galatians 2:20).

It is when we begin again to live our own lives that we get into trouble.

If I am living my life, I am going to sin; because I am a sinful human being (1 John 1:8).

But if Christ is living His life in me and through me, the life that will be lived out will be in fulfillment of the righteousness of the law (Romans 8:4)....the life lived in me and through me will be one of love (Romans 5:5); which is the bond of perfectness (Colossians 3:14).

 

[Zachary]

Man's "righteousness" is as filthy rags.

Methunks, this refers to unsaved man.
This does NOT refer to BACs who are slaves of obedience unto righteousness (Romans 6:16).
And this does NOT refer to BACs who are practicing righteousness.

 

[Hidden In Him]

All verses below are from the NKJV.

“… everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” (1 John 2:29)

“… whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God …” (1 John 3:10)

“He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.” (1 John 3:7)

“In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest:
whoever does not practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brother.” (1 John 3:10)

“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

“… (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness” (Romans 6:16)

“… slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:19)

God does NOT practice righteousness for BACs.
BACs must do the practicing of righteousness for themselves.

From the verses above, do we agree?
God only invites into heaven …
those who have a standing of righteousness before Him,
those whom He considers righteous.

Agreed.

Methunks, this refers to unsaved man.
This does NOT refer to BACs who are slaves of obedience unto righteousness (Romans 6:16).
And this does NOT refer to BACs who are practicing righteousness.

Blessings Zachary!

Can you elaborate on this response for me? Not sure what you are saying by the last two sentences.

 

[justbyfaith]

Methunks, this refers to unsaved man.
This does NOT refer to BACs who are slaves of obedience unto righteousness (Romans 6:16).
And this does NOT refer to BACs who are practicing righteousness.

Right.

Rev 19:7, Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Rev 19:8, And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

 

[Zachary]

Can you elaborate on this response for me?
Not sure what you are saying by the last two sentences.

The CL seems to think the righteousness of ALL men is as filthy rags.

Butski, Isaiah wasn't talking about serious BACs
who love Jesus enough to obey Him,
to maintain their righteousness before the Father
by practicing righteousness, and etc.

 

[Hidden In Him]

The CL seems to think the righteousness of ALL men is as filthy rags.

Hmmm.. ok, thanks. I will see how that plays out, Lol.

Blessings to you, brother, and hope you are well.

 

[Zachary]

Blessings to you, brother, and hope you are well.

Thanks, brother ... we are well up here in Canada
... as we prepare to start up a safe-haven in BC ...
for many people whom the Lord will be sending to us.
He has promised to protect, provide, bless us, etc.
He says we will have a swimming pool, hot tub, etc.

He calls us "My children, My friends ...".
BTW, for who His friends are, please see John 15:14.

 

[Hidden In Him]

BTW, for who His friends are, please see John 15:14.

Praise God! Lol. Thats the type of post I like seeing around here. It's time we put the Jesus back in Christianity again : )

 

[CharismaticLady]

Methunks, this refers to unsaved man.
This does NOT refer to BACs who are slaves of obedience unto righteousness (Romans 6:16).
And this does NOT refer to BACs who are practicing righteousness.

Of course, it does. Your post didn't specify. There are many unsaved who do good works. So not "everyone" who practices righteousness is righteous. Only those whose motivation is by the Holy Spirit, not of the flesh to look good in front of their peers.

cc: @Hidden In Him

 

[Hidden In Him]

Of course, it does. Your post didn't specify. There are many unsaved who do good works. So not "everyone" who practices righteousness is righteous. Only those whose motivation is by the Holy Spirit, not of the flesh to look good in front of their peers.

cc: @Hidden In Him

I agree that the verse is about born again Christians. Not sure how Zachary arrives at the conclusion that you are saying the righteousness of all men is as filthy rages. Maybe you can clue me in.

You'll have to forgive me, LoL. This reads like a conversation you two have had before, and I'm just walking in the door right into the middle of it.

 

[CharismaticLady]

I agree that the verse is about born again Christians. Not sure how Zachary arrives at the conclusion that you are saying the righteousness of all men is as filthy rages. Maybe you can clue me in.

You'll have to forgive me, LoL. This reads like a conversation you two have had before, and I'm just walking in the door right into the middle of it.

Before coming to Christ, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Thus their righteousness is as filthy rags.

Also, read #2 to catch up.

 

[Zachary]

Revelation 21:
7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things,
and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable,
murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars
shall have their part in the lake which burns with
fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

This is one of my favorites to contemplate.
IMO, this is referring to habitual sinners of all persuasions
… believers and non-believers alike.

Can a BAC get away with being a habitual sinner (w/o repentance)
... and goes to heaven
whilst …
a non-believer CANNOT get away with being a habitual sinner (w/o repentance)
... and goes to hell?

Now, there's a fun question for you to sleep on!

 

[amigo de christo]

Revelation 21:
7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things,
and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable,
murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars
shall have their part in the lake
which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

This is one of my favorites to contemplate.
IMO, this is referring to habitual sinners of all persuasions
… believers and non-believers alike.

Can a BAC get away with being a habitual sinner (and goes to heaven)
whilst …
a non-believer cannot get away with being a habitual sinner (and goes to hell)?
Now, there's a fun question for you!

Not according to paul . Who warns the church , DO not be deceived for GOD is not mocked .
He who sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap , CORRUPTION .
He who sows to the SPIRIT shall of the spirit reap , LIFE EVERLASTING .
Who we serve is whose we are . And ye shall know them by their fruits .
What is the fruits of the Spirit . The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness , righteousness and truth , proving what is ACCEPTABLE , TO GOD .
What is the fruit of the wicked . The fruit of the wicked is to SIN . As well said in proverbs .

 

[amigo de christo]

All verses below are from the NKJV.

“… everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” (1 John 2:29)

“… whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God …” (1 John 3:10)

“He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.” (1 John 3:7)

“In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest:
whoever does not practice righteousness is NOT of God,
NOR is he who does NOT love his brother.” (1 John 3:10)

“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

“… (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness” (Romans 6:16)

“… slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:19)

God does NOT practice righteousness for BACs.
BACs must do the practicing of righteousness for themselves.

From the verses above, do we agree?
God only invites into heaven …
those who have a standing of righteousness before Him,
those whom He considers righteous.

I lived in death faith for many years .
Being born again comes from GOD . Something my dead in sin heart did not know . I was lost and lost big time . ]
For i ask us all a question . First a reminder . YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN . BORN again how . BY THE SPIRIT .
Now for the question . What SPIRIT . WELL the HOLY ONE .
THUS if we are born of that Spirit , the proof is seen . WE WALK HOLY by the power of HIS indwelling grace .
FOR those who are LED of the SPIRIT are the sons and daughters of GOD .
Key words . LED OF THE SPIRIT . LED .
We cant be led if we dont follow . Being LED means being LED .
THUS let us examine to see if we truly do walk in the faith .
Let us always remind one another to do good and to flee evil . For the SPIRIT had paul and them warning and reminding
THUS it would have us doing the same .

 

[Zachary]

“… we know Him, if we obey His commandments.” (1 John 2:3)

It might just be a good idea to know Him and Him,
so it might just be a good idea to obey His commandments!

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God,
and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” (John 17:3)

 

[CharismaticLady]

Not according to paul . Who warns the church , DO not be deceived for GOD is not mocked .
He who sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap , CORRUPTION .
He who sows to the SPIRIT shall of the spirit reap , LIFE EVERLASTING .
Who we serve is whose we are . And ye shall know them by their fruits .
What is the fruits of the Spirit . The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness , righteousness and truth , proving what is ACCEPTABLE , TO GOD .
What is the fruit of the wicked . The fruit of the wicked is to SIN . As well said in proverbs .

You do know you are agreeing with Zachary don't you? So what does, "not according to Paul" mean?

 

[amigo de christo]

You do know you are agreeing with Zachary don't you? So what does, "not according to Paul" mean?

I dont know what he teaches . All i know is who we serve is whose we are .

 

[CharismaticLady]

I dont know what he teaches . All i know is who we serve is whose we are .

Well, that particular post of Zachary's is about not sinning. So was yours. And that is what Paul teaches. So you all agree. And I'm right with ya!