Ephesians

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Subject: How do you feel about the Ten Commandmen

Bible Note: Thanks BradK for your questions, in reply...

Do you keep all of the commandments?
Most certainly. John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments”. John 14:21 “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: …”.

Are you then keeping the commandments for your righteousness before God?
An excerpt in reply…

“Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.” James 2:23. And Paul says, “They which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” Galatians 3:7. But Abraham’s faith was made manifest by his works. “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?” James 2:21, 22. There are many who fail to understand the relation of faith and works. They say, “Only believe in Christ, and you are safe. You have nothing to do with keeping the law.” But genuine faith will be manifest in obedience. Said Christ to the unbelieving Jews, “If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.” John 8:39. And concerning the father of the faithful the Lord declares, “Abraham obeyed My voice, and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” Genesis 26:5. Says the apostle James, “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” James 2:17. And John, who dwells so fully upon love, tells us, “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.” 1 John 5:3. (Patriarchs and Prophets 153.4)

What is the basis for your salvation?
There is no contest; Christ is salvation to all who believe. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Christ has said: “He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life.” John 6:47.