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1 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136198 | ||
Here's the skinny of it - I know these scriptural points helped me immensely. First off, this is a great question because almost every reader of the Bible (esp. new ones) will come across these seemingly contradicting statements. Regarding Eph 2:8 and 9, the entire provision for salvation is an expression of God’s undeserved kindness. There is no way that a descendant of Adam can gain salvation on his own, no matter how noble his works are. Salvation is a gift from God given to those who put faith in the sin-atoning value of the sacrifice of his Son. The new Christian arrangement, did away with this notion that 'works', including the 'works of Law' could (alone) save someone. Paul's reminds the Ephesians 'we are saved not by our own works' - but through the greater sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A good cross-reference for Phil 2:12 'work out your own salvation' (where Paul was urging them not to be overly confident but to realize that their final salvation was not yet assured) is Hebrews 10: 26, 27 (NIV): "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment..." |
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2 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | flinkywood | 136201 | ||
Hi, Pdcaran, this is a good post. 2 questions: 1) in the Bible, where is the term "greater sacrifice" found in conjunction with Jesus? Also, since it's in the comparative, greater than what? Animal sacrifices? 2) Where did you find the last qotation: "If we deliberately keep on sinning..."? Colin |
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3 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136205 | ||
Q. 1) in the Bible, where is the term "greater sacrifice" found in conjunction with Jesus? Also, since it's in the comparative, greater than what? Animal sacrifices? A. Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:13,14, and John 1:29 Q. 2) Where did you find the last qotation: "If we deliberately keep on sinning..."? A. Hebrews 10:26 |
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4 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | flinkywood | 136209 | ||
Pdcaran, Thanks. From your citations I do see the implication of "greater sacrifice", though not those exact words. His was the greatest sacrifice, don't you agree? Colin |
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5 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136227 | ||
Q. His was the greatest sacrifice, don't you agree? Absolutely... "For you know that it was not with perishable things... that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." - 1 Peter 1:18,19 (NIV) "But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs ['every high priest' in verse 3] as the convenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one ['the law in verse 4], and it is founded on better promises." - Heb 8:6 (NIV) "...with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect". |
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