It is by being rooted in the word. The question would be to ask, what does the Holy Spirit produce in a believers life? Having done this study, you find it talks about when Paul writes Galatians, specifically chapter 5, even Colossians 3 would help. The Bible helps you stand firm in faith. Hearing of the Word produces faith right?
Yes, I believe people experience salvation when having faith in Christ. Having a changed life, in which is now been made having peace with God by being justified by faith in Christ Jesus. It doesn’t make life easier, life still is difficult and the reality is we are to be Christ to all people.
To have love, compassion, as Galatians says, even some things found in James.
Yes I have. If I had anything to say about it, in the context of the Bible I believe the elected, Saints, and all those in that day were part of the bride of Christ was to return to get when he came back in 70Ad. Which ushered in the new covenant which God writes his laws on the hearts and minds of people, and it is all done by the Holy Spirit working in the individual as they start to seek out God, by reading the Bible.
You may have a different understanding though, you may share if you like to.
It is by being rooted in the word. The question would be to ask, what does the Holy Spirit produce in a believers life? Having done this study, you find it talks about when Paul writes Galatians, specifically chapter 5, even Colossians 3 would help. The Bible helps you stand firm in faith. Hearing of the Word produces faith right?
Yes, I believe people experience salvation when having faith in Christ. Having a changed life, in which is now been made having peace with God by being justified by faith in Christ Jesus. It doesn’t make life easier, life still is difficult and the reality is we are to be Christ to all people.
To have love, compassion, as Galatians says, even some things found in James.
Yes I have. If I had anything to say about it, in the context of the Bible I believe the elected, Saints, and all those in that day were part of the bride of Christ was to return to get when he came back in 70Ad. Which ushered in the new covenant which God writes his laws on the hearts and minds of people, and it is all done by the Holy Spirit working in the individual as they start to seek out God, by reading the Bible.
You may have a different understanding though, you may share if you like to.
May I push a bit?
Even demons believe, and they tremble, unbelievers may show good fruit, that does not mean they are saved...ask any unbeliever if they are a "good" person and all will say yes, ask them if they are going to heaven or hell and all will say heaven, talking from experience here
Coming to the elect. Many are called, FEW are chosen...ever made a study on the preposition "few" chosen, remnant?
Mat_7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way,.... And so, difficult to enter in at; and when entered, the way is unpleasant to the flesh to walk in, being hedged up on each side with afflictions and tribulations; and moreover, is like the "narrow place", or στενος τοπος, "the strait place", as the Septuagint in Num_22:26 render it; in which the angel that met Balaam stood; and in which there was no turning to the right hand or the left; and such is the way to eternal happiness. The great encouragement to walk on in it is, because it is that way
which leadeth unto life: unto eternal life: it certainly leads thither; it never fails of bringing persons to it; believers in Christ, all that walk in Christ the way, though they are said to be "scarcely" saved, by reason of their afflictions and trials, they meet with in their way to the kingdom; yet they are, and shall be certainly saved: they shall be safely brought to glory; which will be an abundant recompense for all the troubles and sorrows that have attended them in their journey.
And few there be that find it; the way, and so consequently the life it leads to. "The gate is strait"; small and little, and so unobserved: there is but one way to heaven, and the generality of men neglect it. "The way is narrow", and so disagreeable; the company few, and not engaging. Men choose large gates, broad ways, and much company. The flesh loves to walk at liberty, unconfined, and uncontrolled, and with a multitude to do evil: hence, Zion's ways are thin of passengers; a small number, comparatively speaking, walk thereto, and will be saved; a remnant, a little flock, a little city, and few men in it. It is asked in the Talmud (q),
"why is the world to come created with "jod?" (the least of the letters in the "Hebrew alphabet") the answer is, because צדיקים שבו מועטים, "the righteous which are in it are few".''
Some read the words, as the Syriac, Arabic, and Vulgate Latin, with a note of admiration, "how strait is the gate!" &c. and so some copies.
(q) T. Bab. Menachot, fol. 29. 2.
2) "Are there few that be saved?"(ei oligoi hoi sozomenoi) "Are there only a few who are saved?" who are delivered, liberated, or set free from the bondage of fear and sin, saved from eternal condemnation? Mat_7:14; Mat_20:16; Rev_7:9.
3) "And he said unto them." (ho de ei pen pros autos) "Then he said directly to them," to the Jews, in response to their question, expressing His desire that they all be saved, 2Pe_3:9; Mat_11:28; Joh_6:37; Rev_22:17.
Jesus did not give a direct answer to their question, but turned their attention to the kind of persons that will be saved, rather than the number, However Luk_13:29; Rev_7:9 indicate that there will be many, even an innumerable number.
It stands written, Perfect Tense, that IF possible, Subjunctive, even the elect can be deceived...and that without holiness no one shall see God.
Are we holy in all manner of conversation Matthew?
Ever read the doctrines of the Reformers?
Mat_24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Mat_24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
