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1 | Christians? | James 1:22 | Harmonizer | 85215 | ||
II Timothy 2:15 - We must rightly divide the word. Most people take their 'salvation' scriptures from the epistles which were letters written to people who were already saved. The historical account of the verbatim preaching of the apostles to lost people on how to be saved is found in the Book of Acts. This is where we can read the actual accounts of people being born again (born of water and the Spirit). Here we find the apostles obeying the great commission and the people obeying the gospel. Acts chapters 2,8,10,16,19 specifically. Here the preaching of the Apostles encompasses more than just belief. I hope this helps. | ||||||
2 | Christians? | James 1:22 | gracefull | 85218 | ||
"If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religious service is worthless (futile, barren). James 1:27 External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need, and to keep oneself unspotted and uncontaminated from the world." I do not believe, James is not speaking of salvation here, but rather unfruitful believers. Unfruitful because the Word of truth is not being allowed to 'change' them which is the progressive work of the Holy Spirit and the Word mixed with faith. Got to go, we can talk more tomorrow. I will read Acts tonight for fresh input. God bless |
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3 | Christians? | James 1:22 | Harmonizer | 85306 | ||
I am in agreement that all the epistles are written to people already saved and are addressing christian living. Certainly this is the case with the book of James. I am new to the forum and my comment actually was supposed to link to the original question not your note in particular, sorry for the confusion. | ||||||
4 | Christians? | James 1:22 | gracefull | 85325 | ||
Thanks, I realized that this morning....Welcome to the forum. It takes a little while to learn the way around. God bless |
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