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1 | Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) | John 5:24 | Dabody7 | 63615 | ||
About the misunderstanding.... We are saved by works but not works ALONE. Faith has to accompany it. If you repent but do not believe, are you saved? Repentance is required for salvation but if there is unbelief and no faith, it will not work. Repentance is a work. Abraham was saved by works not because he did the work but because he had true faith to do the work that God wanted him to do which is to sacrifice his son, Isaac. What if Abraham had the faith but did not do the works which is to go up the mountain to sacrifice his son? Would he still be saved? No, because he did not obey God. Obedience is a work. I have faith that my truck would start when I crank it but unless I actually go out and crank it, my faith is dead. I must go out and crank it to show that I have faith that it will start. Faith alone does not save but works alone doesn't either. They both must work together. Repentance alone won't save you because you must have faith and believe, too. Obedience alone won't save you because it must be accompanied by faith and works. You must have enough faith to obey God and do the works He wants you to do. Christ's work on the cross reflect in us when we obey the plan of salvation and have the blood of Jesus applied to us. It shows in our work. James was saying that I will show my faith by what I do. In other words, his work proves his faith. Do you have faith that I can catch you if you jump out of a 3 story building? If the answer is yes, would you actually jump? If the answer is no, then you do not have the faith you say you have. If you actually jump, then the work of jumping actually proves your faith. God stopped Abraham from killing Isaac because Abraham was actually going to do the work God required of him to test his faith. If works are not important, then why did God allow Abraham go that far to actually bring the knife in a downward motion? One single thing does not stand alone. It must be accompanied by something. I hope this helps. It takes alot to offend me so don't be afraid to be blunt. Thanks. | ||||||
2 | Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) | John 5:24 | John Reformed | 63639 | ||
Dear Dabody, You asked "If you repent but do not believe, are you saved?". The answer is NO! But, it is important to remember that just as faith is a gift from God, so is repentence as well. Acts 5:31 "He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins." Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, Repentence and faith accompany each other in salvation. They are bestowed upon those whom God has chosen and whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Rom 8:30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. I believe that the Bible teaches that God chose a people to give to His Son. That He predestined them for salvation and that when in due time He draws them, He accomplishes their salvation by graciously giving them a new heart. Faith and repentence are both attributes of this new heart and, for the fist time the person whom God has chosen, has the ability and desire to embrace Jesus. John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." I take no credit for my salvation. Salvation is of God. Top to bottom, inside and out. I love Him because He first loved me. We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone; all the glory for our salvation goes to God alone. If a person dares to stand before God Almighty and claim entrance into heaven based on works.....What can I say? I tremble to think about it! Personaly, My hope rests in the shed blood of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Not holy John Reformed the "worker of great deeds". May God Bless you with knowledge and wisdom. John Reformed |
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3 | Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) | John 5:24 | Hank | 63658 | ||
Hello, John. Picking up on your good line "If a person dares to stand before God Almighty and claim entrance to heaven based on works..." brings to mind the familiar passage of Isaiah 64:6. I shudder to think that if you, John, and I, Hank, came face to face with the Holy God, dragging our pitiful little "Daily Log of Good Deeds I Performed on Earth" with us, and heard the pronouncement by God Himself: You, John and Hank, have become as one unclean, and all your righteous deeds are like a filthy garment, and you wither like a leaf, and your iniquities like the wind take you away."..... The scenario I trust, and know that you do too, is that when we find ourselves face to face with the Almighty God, we can indeed proclaim with gratitude that we are justified by the His grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. It is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and He only who paid the price on the cross, and through faith in Him alone is any man, no matter how many good deeds he has entered in his log book, ever justified. Grace to you, brother in Christ. --Hank | ||||||
4 | Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) | John 5:24 | John Reformed | 63660 | ||
Dear Hank, Amen and amen brother! If by His grace I am blessed to recieve a crown, it will not remain on my head very long before I cast it at my Saviour's feet. Soli Deo Gloria, John |
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5 | Saved vs. Works (John 5:24 and 5:28-29) | John 5:24 | BradK | 63661 | ||
Brothers, Amen too! A final thought on this question is from 1 Cor. 1:30-31: "But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that,just as it is written,"Let Him Who Boasts, Boast In The Lord". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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