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1 | Do our works keep us saved? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Mommapbs | 120668 | ||
Greetings Emmaus - the choice to abide is ours. Upon faith we become ingraphed branches - it is wholly a work of God. Yes, v 12 indicates the work of the Holy Spirit that is magnified and multiplied in the lives of all believers. The one who refuses Christ is the one who choses not to abide (v6) BUT the unproductive vine (v2) is not treated in the same manner.(to take away is not the same as to be thrown out and burned! From the Greek, the idea is that just as a vinedresser lifts up those vines on the ground so that they can be exposed to more sun, God does the same to those believers who are not evidencing the activity of Christ in their lives). I have recently posted much on this and remain steadfast in my resolve that all the work is done by Jesus. If it makes you feel more a part of Christ to do good deeds who am I to disuade you? My standing before God is because of Christ and HIS work alone. I am declared righteous because of who He is and my life is hidden in His. There is nothing I can do to earn more of His favor than I have right now because of Christ (This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased. Since I am in Him, He is pleased with me too!) mommapbs |
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2 | Do our works keep us saved? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Emmaus | 120669 | ||
Mommapbs, "If it makes you feel more a part of Christ to do good deeds who am I to disuade you?" It is not about my feelings, which may well be irrelvant, but rather about what Jeus said: John 14:12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." Yes, Christ works in us and without that our works are useless, but we also work with Christ. We do not have to make an "either or choice". It is a "both and" reality, with God in the driver's seat. 1 Cor 3:9 "For we are God's fellow workers..." Col 1:29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me. Emmaus |
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3 | Do our works keep us saved? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Mommapbs | 120674 | ||
Yes, Christ works in us and without that our works are useless, but we also work with Christ. We do not have to make an "either or choice". It is a "both and" reality, with God in the driver's seat. (YES, with God in the driver seat - but how often do we try to take the wheel?) And those who do not "work with Christ" - what does He do ? - He doesn't throw us away, but He disciplines us! (Heb 12) Those who have experienced the Lord's discipline have been trained by it - they know what the Lord's "woodshed" is like and respond in such a manner so as not to go back there! From Blackaby's "Experiencing God" I learned that God is at work all around us and He invites us to join Him in His work! This is not the same as working to earn God's favor. mommapbs |
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