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1 | Can a Christian reject God's grace | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 192422 | ||
Hi Jesusman, How about Heb. 5:9b "...he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;" and Heb. 12:2 "Looking unto Yeshua the author and finisher of our faith;..." ? What He has started He has promised to finish. Still a work in process :-) Cheri |
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2 | Can a Christian reject God's grace | NT general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 192431 | ||
We are commanded to believe in Christ and accept his gift of salvation or live in disobedience against God, correct? Hebrews 5:9 confirms that, and confirms other passages where Salvation is only possible through belief in Christ. Hebrews 12:2 also confirms it, but note that Christ is not only the author, but "perfector" or "finisher" of faith. Seems like an argument is being made that we can't remain faithful without God's help, thus putting the burden of our salvation and the security of being saved on God's shoulders instead of ours. Jesusman |
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3 | Can a Christian reject God's grace | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 192432 | ||
Jesusman, Yes, maybe I misunderstood the thread (trying to multitask, don't you know?), but I thought that's where we were heading - that God gives us the "will" to do His "desire." And His desire is for us to do that which is good in His sight. Therefore, if we are truly "saved" we won't do the things that are displeasing to Him - at least not knowingly and wilfully. As a born again believer I want nothing more than to please my Father - I can't believe that any other born again believer would want to displease Him. The only view I can take is that if there is someone who calls Yeshua Lord and does the things that bring shame to Him, they are not true sons of God, they are liars, playing the "religion game." They do not have a salvation for them or God to finsh (I see it as a joint venture, both, the Father and the son, are vested in it). Cheri |
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