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1 | Holy Spirit evidence of Salvation? | Acts 2:38 | srbaegon | 51512 | ||
Hello Grace and Truth The difficulty seems to be with how "justified" is used in James 2:21. There is more than one definition for this word. Your interpretation seems to be that this is a judicial act where sin is removed and/or covered. If this is the case, then Abraham was not "saved" until he offered up Isaac in Gen 22. However the clear testimony of Scripture is that his belief was counted to him for righteousness back in Gen 15:6. It can't be both. Either God did as stated in 15:6 or somebody lied. James 2 is stating that Abraham proved his faith by the willingness to offer up Isaac. The belief that allowed God to count as righteousness was demonstrated on the mountain. Steve |
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2 | Holy Spirit evidence of Salvation? | Acts 2:38 | Grace and Truth | 51514 | ||
"The difficulty seems to be with how "justified" is used in James 2:21. There is more than one definition for this word". Here we go again, So James didn't know what he was talking about right! James states that Abrahams faith was (MADE PERFECT), who made it perfect (GOD)! |
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3 | Holy Spirit evidence of Salvation? | Acts 2:38 | srbaegon | 51519 | ||
Hello Grace and Truth "Made perfect" is a maturing of what Abraham had. There was a beginning (Gen 15) and a perfecting (Gen 22). God was bringing it to its completion. The outcome of faith is to be obedience. We have the similar thought (though not identical) in Philippians 1:6 (ESV) And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Here Paul acknowledges the maturing process, but looks to it's ultimate conclusion at the day of Christ. James is looking at the practical outworking of faith being the expected conclusion of true faith in this life. Steve |
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