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1 | It's never effort-free with God! | 1 Thess 5:23 | EWE | 135284 | ||
Well, I agree that faith is evidenced by works, since we are called to be salt by God. Without evidence of the fruit of the Spirit, we are not saved. For we CANNOT be saved without showing fruit. The Bible plainly states we will be known by our fruit. However, where the Bible states to be perfect for Jesus was (is) perfect, God also knows we CANNOT be perfect here on earth. The Apostle Paul warn us that even though ALL our sins have been forgiven, that it is not a reason to sin more (emphasis on the word more). So I have to believe God wants us to STRIVE to be holy and perfect, knowing we will constantly fail at this, for we are sinful creatures. The only way we can truly sin less, is to memorize scripture. I now believe we will be held accountable for that one. One of my proffs in college wrote a book on this (Danny Lovett) He says (and it makes sense) Just as a soldier will LOSE IN BATTLE if he holds his sword with one or two fingers, so will we constantly lose the battle against sin, without hearing the Word, reading the Word, Studying the Word, memorizing the Word and reviewing (meditating) on the Word of God. He states (and it impacted me) that since the Word of God (the Sword of the Spirit) never comes back empty, that the more scripture we memorize, the more the Holy Spirit has to work with us, to fight temptation just as Jesus fought off the temptation with Satan...with Scripture. So, to answer your question/debate (thank you for your clarification), God commands us to memorize scripture. It's a command. You say, "God uses our earthly lives to discipline us and develop our sanctity." I think we have many things to learn here on earth. Yet (please correct me if I missunderstand), from what you say, I get the impression that you believe God will continue His sanctification, discipline and lessons in His kingdom. I don't want to continue on some rabbit trail if this is NOT what you mean. Would you mind expounding on your question?? Cheryl |
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2 | Will child of saved parents be saved? | Acts 16:31 | EWE | 135121 | ||
Wow, okay: Just in case this is the case of anyone asking, if a baby dies, or a child dies, that baby is innocent and God will bring that baby/child unto Him. Deuteronomy 1:39 Moreover your little ones and your children, who you say will be victims, who today have no knowledge of good and evil, they shall go in there; to them I will give it, and they shall possess it. There is also an "age of accountability" where each person has an ability to know the truth and choose between believing or not believing God's truth. They are classified "innocent" by God before that time. The time is between God and each person. Some may never reach it. ie. a mentally challenged/autistic or mentally retarded person. Some may die before this time as well. ie. babies/children who die before this time. As I believe, this time is unique between each person and God. In Him, Cheryl |
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