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1 | Bill Mc, Are you twisting Scripture? | Matt 6:14 | Reformer Joe | 16383 | ||
Bill: Jesus says to ALL of us: "For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from a briar bush. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who has heard and has not acted accordingly, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation; and the torrent burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great." --Luke 6:43-49 It is the "torrent" of trials and experience and our response to them which demonstrate whether we truly have a foundation in the first place. We are not saved by our works, but a saving faith is demonstrated by following God's moral commandments. if we are truly a "good tree" in Christ Jesus, we will produce good fruit. Christ came to usher in the New Covenant, but that in no way nullifies God's moral will. Furthermore, can you explain to me how true faith is demonstrated in our lives apart from following God's commandments? Yes, believers still sin, and often we do not forgive. However, the true saint of God will gradually become more forgiving, and more and more honor God's commandments. If we are not being conformed to Christ's image, then we have every right to question whether we truly do possess the kind of faith which is described in the Bible as saving faith. Read James 2 for a clear explanation of this concept. --Joe! |
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2 | Bill Mc, Are you twisting Scripture? | Matt 6:14 | Bill Mc | 16447 | ||
Dear Joe, I agree. True faith is demonstrated by abiding in Christ and He is faithful to fulfill His commandments in us. Thank God that He has grafted us into the one "Good Tree". We can now draw our life from the true Vine and bear fruit for God. PTL. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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3 | Bill Mc, Are you twisting Scripture? | Matt 6:14 | Reformer Joe | 16459 | ||
Bill: The problem is that you seem to be saying that Christ's command for us to forgive or we will not be forgiven "isn't for us." I say that it is. If forgiveness is not a pattern that develops in our lives (though we all stray from it on occasion), then we may not be truly saved at all. True faith will always produce good works. --Joe! |
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4 | Bill Mc, Are you twisting Scripture? | Matt 6:14 | Bill Mc | 16543 | ||
Dear Joe, Please see my 3 part post (way down below) on forgiveness. I explain my reasoning there. Thanks for your interaction. In Him, Bill Mc |
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