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NASB | Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:33 "But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right--the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. |
Bible Question:
Hank, Greetings brother. I dont have an arguement here with you. You are right it's not obedience that saved us,salvations effect is obedience. My question here just for clarifying my understanding and those who might not be clear is does not obedience play a part in ones decision to come to Christ? Thanx brother, lionheart |
Bible Answer: Dear brother lionhart, if, as we agree that Scripture teaches, obedience is the effect of salvation, not its cause; and that therefore obedience is tantamount to good works; and if, as Scripture teaches, we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, then obedience is not and cannot be a factor in salvation. If it were, we would have a soteriology of grace through faith plus works, a doctrine that Scripture does not support. ..... I may not have answered your question fully and clearly -- and don't presume that I can! -- but it is hoped that my response at least is going in the same general direction as your question :-) --Hank |