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1 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90956 | ||
Sorry about that. Your answer is "NO" Absolutely and positively NO. Just believing in Christ isn't sufficient for salvation. Saton himself believes in him. Yet Satan himself most assuredly has not confessed his sins or asked for forgiveness. Just believing in something dosen't make us a member of that something. KJV Rom 10:10 For "with the heart" man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. George |
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2 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | Morant61 | 91006 | ||
Greetings George! The jailer in Acts 16 asked Paul what was required for salvation. Here is Paul's answer: Acts 16:31 - " They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.'" How does this line up with your response that beliving in Christ is not sufficient for salvation? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 91104 | ||
Jam 2:19 KJV Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. Is Jesus not God! Would you say that those spoken of in the verse quoted above have received salvation due to their belief? Anyone who adds to what I have already quoted is simply adding leaven to the bread. "Paraphrasing the word." Be leary of mans leaven, (or at the very least, pray for discernment,) for you do not always know his intent nor level of spirituality concerning the true word. What I have provided in this and my last post concerning this subject is bread in its purest form. I have added my leaven in hopes of clarification. Discernment and understanding on the part of the reader is one thing I can not add to my post. 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Your answer, whether you like, accept or understand it lies herein. I don't know about you, but I personally don't care what anyone else "believes" concerning scripture. If they can't back it with scripture, it is only "opinion." My years have taught me that "opinion" is rarely worth the paper it is written on... George |
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4 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | Morant61 | 91129 | ||
Greetings George! I'm not sure how your response addressed the question of Acts 16:31. It seemed pretty plain to me that Paul said 'believe and you will be saved'. The first part is condition, while the second part is result. So, how does that match up with your original response that it takes more than faith to be saved? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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5 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 91260 | ||
I have provided the scriptural references. They are adequate to answer the question you posted. Understanding, or acceptance, I can not provide. If you will read and (study) more of what Paul has to say on the subject, you will understand what I have been saying. Try reading or (studying) the book of Romans, particularily the 10th chapter. I will provide one final scripture concerning this subject. Anything more would be a waste of yours and my time. KJV 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. May God open your eyes and those of all who diligently seek His word but, seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear. God Bless George |
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6 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | Morant61 | 91290 | ||
Greetings George! I have actually translated the entire letter to the Romans. So, I am slightly familiar with with it says! ;-) This kind of response seems to be coming more and more frequently on the forum over the last few weeks. When one can't explain their position, or Scripture totally teaches something other than their position, the question raised is simply blown off. Acts 16:31 is quite clear in and of itself. In response to a direct question about how one could be saved, Paul responded 'believe and you will be saved'. He didn't say 'believe and do a whole bunch of other things and you might be saved'! Was Paul mistaken in his response? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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7 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | TheLord'sChurch | 91295 | ||
I don't think Paul was mistaken at all, I just think your only taking one verse and applying that to salvation. You said you were pretty familiar about Romans, so I am suprised you over looked it in this note. Rom 6 talks about being baptized into Christ death and putting to death the old man. Paul calls faith a work 1 Thess. 1:3. Look up every verse with saved in it in the New Testament and you will have a different opinion about salvation. Don't base your belief on one scripture, read the whole thing. shwnd300@hotmail.com | ||||||
8 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | Morant61 | 91298 | ||
Greetings TheLord'sChurch! Welcome to the thread my friend! Let's deal with the easiest point first. You said: "Paul calls faith a work 1 Thess. 1:3." Does he really? The verse says: "We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." He says that the work is produced by their faith. Literally, the Greek says 'of you the works of faith'. The genitive 'of faith' describes the kind of works. Just as, 'coals of fire' literally means 'burning coals', so also 'works of faith' means 'faithful works'. But, nowhere in this verse (or anywhere else does Paul says that 'faith is a work'. 1 Thess. 1:3 is in full agreement with Eph. 2:8-10. We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Then, once we are saved, we will produce works as a result of our faith and salvation - not to earn salvation. As far as applying that 'one verse' to salvation goes, what was the question Paul was asked? Was he asked, 'How do I get to Ephesus?'. Was he asked, 'What kind of toga goes best with my eyes?' Or, was he asked, 'What must I do to be saved?' What was Paul's response? "You must believe, be baptized, live a good life, go to synagogue every time the doors are opened, and maybe (if you are good enough) you might be saved!" No! He said 'believe and YOU WILL BE SAVED'. (Acts 16:31). No one is denying that Christians have an obligation to obey Christ and serve Him once we are Christians. But, Scripture is clear that we do not earn salvation, we simply have to trust in the finished work of the cross. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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