Saved, sealed, justified, rewarded - How ?

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The teachings of Christ through Paul that apply to how today a person is saved, sealed, justified is clearly taught by Scripture not man
The ACTIONS of that person then determine their eternal rewards but are not a condition to be or remain saved.

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Who did Christ select as the Apostle & Minister to the Gentiles ?
Acts 9:15

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, ...
Rom 11:13
For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles...
Rom 15:16
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God...
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The other Apostles agreed & knew who taught who
Gal 2:2

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles,....
Gal 2:7
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Gal 2:9
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
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What is the role of an Apostle/Minister ?
To teach THEIR audience.
BUT NOW there are NO SEPARATE audiences ALL are equal :-
Gal 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Gal 6:15
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
1 Cor 12:13
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Col 3:11
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
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How are believers 'today' saved, sealed, justified, made righteous ?
By the SAVING Gospel that applies today.
Gal 1:11-12
11But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Cor 15:1-4
1Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Eph 1:13
13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Eph 4:30
30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
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The PERFORMANCE conditions :-
Titus 3:

5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Gal 2:
16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Rom 3:
28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Eph 2:

8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Rom 4:
5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Rom 5:
1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Rom 11:
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And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
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Your 'deeds'/works/behavior/performance only decide your eternal rewards/loss
Rom 14:10
10But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
1 Cor 3:10-15
10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
2 Cor 5:10
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
 

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Peter said: The ACTIONS of that person then determine their eternal rewards but are not a condition to be or remain saved

WHO ME replies: I believe that it is Gods grace through our Faith that results in a person going from a unbeliever to a believer who has believed on His (Jesus) name and you are saved..... but AFTER that I do not believe in whats called once saved always saved.... James 2:14 ask if faith w/o works can save you? 2:17 even so Faith if it have not works is Dead being alone... 2:24 you see then how that by Works a man is justified and Not by faith alone 2:26 for as the body w/o the Spirit is Dead, so Faith w/o works is dead also.

That Faith that saves you when you first believe becomes dead if there are no works to go with it after you have 1st believed.... we're expected to do Gods will or works after we are saved.... how can you remain saved afterwards if your faith alone without works be Dead?

People need to realize that there are 2 parts to the believers life.... 1) grace thru faith..... 2) james is talking about the 2nd part the believers walk...

2:14 what does it profit a man who has faith without works? Can faith (alone) save him?

No it does not Profit him because his faith which he relied on to 1st save him has now during his walk become Dead.

James is not opposed to grace thru faith he is talking about life after that
 

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James compares faith without works being dead to the body without the spirit being dead... dont forget that
 

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Good works do not keep us saved, but are intended to accompany and demonstrate our salvation and make us a valuable asset to God. Faith that does not generate works is dead, thus not real. We must examine ourselves.

Jesus does not save us, then turn over to us the preservation of our salvation.


Titus 3


3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

14 And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
 
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Archorite said: That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

WHO ME replies: 2:24 you see then how that by Works a man is justified and Not by faith alone......

Your talking about when you first believe - grace thru faith and you are saved.. james is talking about the believers walk after that... dont get other scripture answer james first..
 
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Achorite said: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

WHO ME replies: Again your speaking of grace thru faith here, why does james compare Faith without works is dead being the same as the body without the spirit being dead? Either way your faith is DEAD

Gods grace thru your ALIVE Faith and you were saved... but now during your walk your faith is dead without works... dont we have but one faith?
 
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Achorite also said: Faith that does not generate works is dead, thus not real.....

WHO ME replies: not real? As in James is talking about an unbeliever? That doesnt hold water If..thats what your saying....
When James says this it shows hes talking believers not unbelievers if thats what your trying to say.

2:14 what does it profit a man who has faith without works? Can faith (alone) save him?