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1 | It's never effort-free with God! | 1 Thess 5:23 | EWE | 135284 | ||
Well, I agree that faith is evidenced by works, since we are called to be salt by God. Without evidence of the fruit of the Spirit, we are not saved. For we CANNOT be saved without showing fruit. The Bible plainly states we will be known by our fruit. However, where the Bible states to be perfect for Jesus was (is) perfect, God also knows we CANNOT be perfect here on earth. The Apostle Paul warn us that even though ALL our sins have been forgiven, that it is not a reason to sin more (emphasis on the word more). So I have to believe God wants us to STRIVE to be holy and perfect, knowing we will constantly fail at this, for we are sinful creatures. The only way we can truly sin less, is to memorize scripture. I now believe we will be held accountable for that one. One of my proffs in college wrote a book on this (Danny Lovett) He says (and it makes sense) Just as a soldier will LOSE IN BATTLE if he holds his sword with one or two fingers, so will we constantly lose the battle against sin, without hearing the Word, reading the Word, Studying the Word, memorizing the Word and reviewing (meditating) on the Word of God. He states (and it impacted me) that since the Word of God (the Sword of the Spirit) never comes back empty, that the more scripture we memorize, the more the Holy Spirit has to work with us, to fight temptation just as Jesus fought off the temptation with Satan...with Scripture. So, to answer your question/debate (thank you for your clarification), God commands us to memorize scripture. It's a command. You say, "God uses our earthly lives to discipline us and develop our sanctity." I think we have many things to learn here on earth. Yet (please correct me if I missunderstand), from what you say, I get the impression that you believe God will continue His sanctification, discipline and lessons in His kingdom. I don't want to continue on some rabbit trail if this is NOT what you mean. Would you mind expounding on your question?? Cheryl |
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2 | Will child of saved parents be saved? | Acts 16:31 | EWE | 135121 | ||
Wow, okay: Just in case this is the case of anyone asking, if a baby dies, or a child dies, that baby is innocent and God will bring that baby/child unto Him. Deuteronomy 1:39 Moreover your little ones and your children, who you say will be victims, who today have no knowledge of good and evil, they shall go in there; to them I will give it, and they shall possess it. There is also an "age of accountability" where each person has an ability to know the truth and choose between believing or not believing God's truth. They are classified "innocent" by God before that time. The time is between God and each person. Some may never reach it. ie. a mentally challenged/autistic or mentally retarded person. Some may die before this time as well. ie. babies/children who die before this time. As I believe, this time is unique between each person and God. In Him, Cheryl |
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3 | Help! | Bible general Archive 2 | EWE | 135118 | ||
MeggyLynn84@yahoo.com Did you get the answers/advice you need? Please let me know. Also, if you want more prayer support, I have a prayer forum as part of my Christian Website (for ladies). The prayer forum is at: http://eweprayer.proboards18.com/ Rocky is the Prayer Admin. If you would like further prayer, please contact her and she will alert the EWE Prayer chain. In Him |
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4 | It's never effort-free with God! | 1 Thess 5:23 | EWE | 135117 | ||
I love friendly discussions. Please forgive me if I misunderstand your question. However, here is my answer (please allow me this premise, which others may not agree with, but I hold to this): Jesus' atonement is all I need, period. Allow me to explain my fervent belief. Romans 3:23 and James 2:10 both state that we fall short. We WILL sin (be rebellious to God's law). Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect, yet we cannot. Romans 6 states we war with our very desires and constantly do that which we do NOT wish to but that which we WANT to do (good) we find hard to do. Romans 10:9 says we are to confess our sins to the Lord and we will be saved. Isaiah 1:18 says that our sins (as scarlet) shall be white as snow (bright bright white and clean). Matthew 10:32-33 states whoever acknowledges God before men, Jesus will acknowledge to God the Father in heaven (and visa versa-ouch). John 1:12-13 states believing in Him gives us the RIGHT to be children of God (yahoo!!!!!). John 6:47 says, "I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life." -and- Ephesians 2:8-9 states "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast. Wowzers. Okay, so, I hold that my justification into heaven is not by my works or anything I do here on earth, but through confessing that I am a sinner, I need Jesus Christ to save me from the penalty of my sin (all of it) and calling on His free gift of salvation, through His most precious blood.......is enough. Now, grace without works is bad. For the Bible says we will be known by our fruit, the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Yet, that is between God and each person. I hold it is His responsibility to work with us, like a "potter with clay" and it is God's grace, through the blood of Jesus Christ and my not rejecting God's Son, Jesus that will gain my entrance into heaven. I do not just say Jesus is Jesus, for even Satan knows who Jesus is. I call him, "My Savior." In Him, Cheryl |
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5 | place in the NT like Psalms | Bible general Archive 2 | EWE | 135112 | ||
Gratefully, yes there are. There are many, many places throughout the entire Old and New Testament where God shows us His love for us (Psalm 119:92), especially in hard times. Psalm 119:105 says, "Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light unto my path." How beautiful to know. Take for instance an earthquake, in the middle of the night. It's dark. What do you need? A Flashlight, so you can make your way through the darkness. God promises He will be our shelter in the storms of life. Psalm 23:3 states God will restore our soul. Like a shepherd who loves his flock (for Jesus says he loves us, no doubt!), He keeps track of us and holds us in troubling times. It's a promise. Romans 10:13 says, "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." This applies to our believing Jesus is Lord and He will save us from eternal seperation from God. However, it is a promise that He will NOT turn His ear from us if we call Him. If you are a committed Christian (you have realized that you , like Everyone have sinned, been rebellious, etc. and have accepted that Jesus took upon Himself the entire penalty for your sin...every one you have or will ever do and accepted His free gift of salvation through prayer), you have so much hope. Psalms 91:4 - "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." So, just as a mother hen will hide her chicks under her wing if she suspects danger, so God takes us into the shelter of His bosom. God is the God of this univese and everything. He cared enough about you to save your eternal life (John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life), so you wouldn't be forever seperated from Him (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). You can do an internet bible search with a keyword of "love and hardship" The Psalms is filled with verses sharing of how God will be there for us, always. He will especially be there for us in our pain, misery, bad times, hard times, challenges, heartaches, broken hearts, etc. He is not a human that he can lie and He is God, so He WILL always be there for us. It's His promise. |
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