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NASB | Acts 15:11 "But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 15:11 "But we believe that we are saved through the [precious, undeserved] grace of the Lord Jesus [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life], in just the same way as they are." |
Bible Question:
Are we getting caught up in a snare set by the adversary? My first understanding of a Christian was person that came to saving grace in Christ as a repentant sinner. There were repentant liars, repentant murders, repentant thieves, repentant adulterers, repentant horse thieves, all had fallen short but had repented and turned to Christ for salvation. Today we try to define Christians as anyone the believes in Christ, they can be liars, murders, thieves, adulterers, horse thieves, anyone that falls short but has come to Christ for salvation. We neglect one word repentant. The definition of repentant is some one demonstrating repentance. The definition of repentance is the process of repenting. The definition of repenting is the process of changing ones thinking based on the regret of having committed past sins. To abjure or recant past sins, to turn away from. Is repentance necessary for salvation? My Bible says it is! Jesus said we must repent. Peter in his first two sermons said we must repent. Repentance and the need for repentance is woven all through the New Testament. Now the question really becomes does a truly repentant person willfully and with forethought continue to lie, commit murder, steal, commit adultery, and steal horses? Can you show me in scripture where it says that? And further can anyone show me in scripture where is says a Child of God washed in the blood can continue to sin with impunity? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Brother Ed! Repentance was also the very first command by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:2) in his ministry. It also was the firest command that Christ gave when He began preaching (Matthew 4:17) on earth and after His ascension (Revelation 2:5). Hebrews 12 has always persuaded me that repentance is a continual process for the believer. Either we repent from sins into which we have fallen, or from sins with which we were ignorant until revealed by the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, Hebrews 12 and 1 Corinthians 11 (and Under some circumstances, at least, repentance can be considered a gift of God, because of Acts 5:31, 11:18, 2 Tim 2:25, and -- by implication 2 Cor 7:10. elsewhere) indicate that God does not passively sit by when His children do not walk worthy of their calling. An unrepentant believer is either unregenerate or waiting for the boom to fall (scourging or chastening). I do not believe that a Child of God can sin with impunity. I believe a desire for holiness is one of the characteristics of those whom God has saved. Thank you for your post. In Him, Doc |