The initial grace of justification is the free gift of God apart from our works or participation.
Rom 5:1-2
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
But perseverance and sanctification require our participation.
Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
James 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 9:14
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Serve implies works)
Jn 15:1-6 abide in Christ to bear fruit
Me 13:13 mt 10:22 24:13
Endure to the end
Rev 2:10 overcome to receive the crown
Thks
Rom 5:1-2
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
But perseverance and sanctification require our participation.
Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
James 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 9:14
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Serve implies works)
Jn 15:1-6 abide in Christ to bear fruit
Me 13:13 mt 10:22 24:13
Endure to the end
Rev 2:10 overcome to receive the crown
Thks
