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1 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | One | 70663 | ||
Rom 9:31 but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Rom 9:32 Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, I think Paul clarifies the whole works, faith issue. Paul uses Israel as an example and says they did not arrive at the law even though they pursued the law of righteousness because they didn’t do it by faith. It shows to me a condition of the heart. We can obey Gods law, give to the poor, and treat others well and not make it to heaven if we do it to earn our salvation. We can never become worthy of heaven by just doing good things because I can help 100 widows and 1,000 orphans and it still does not cover my wrong. Yet, I feel works are and essential part of a Christian life. Remember what Jesus said to the servant in the parable of the talents. He said, “You lazy, wicked servant.” Note working for Gods Kingdom is wickedness according to God. |
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2 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | Aspiring Overseer | 71170 | ||
Thank you for a very well stated note. What about the work of teaching? That seems to be absent from your example. Do you believe this is an essential work? |
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3 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | One | 71171 | ||
Im not sure what you mean by teaching. In some ways I see teaching as a gift that not all people have. Not every one can get up and teach a Bible class, although I do think every Christian should be a role modle and teach in this way. I would also say I would steer clear if you are trying to come up with a check list of I have to do X, X,X, and X before I can go to heaven. Well I am at work and leaving for the rest of the year, ha ha. I won't be back till Jan 6. |
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4 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | Aspiring Overseer | 71195 | ||
When you get back, maybe you can expand upon what you mean by "in some ways..". Do you believe all Christians are to make disciples or just some Christians who have a special gift? Enjoy your time off! AO |
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5 | What is the Link of faith and works? | Gal 5:6 | One | 71625 | ||
Well I as I said in the proceeding note Bible class teaching and preaching I believe are gifts, these gifts can be developed as well. When I say it’s a gift is like God made some people to be naturally good at public speaking, with a quick wit. I don’t think though for a minute this lets us off in our role to be a witness of what Christ has done for us. I remember a guy named Brad who attended a church with me in Indiana, Brad had the IQ of a ten-year-old child. Brad did not have the ability to do a Bible study or teach a class. However, Brad when out every chance he could with another man from church and offered to cut peoples lawn if the would listen about Jesus. Did Brad have the gift to teach, No! Did Brad teach others about commitment to Christ, Yes! Hope this answers you question, one. |
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