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NASB | Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, |
Subject: Can a toddler go to heaven? |
Bible Note: Dear John, I would say that you depict my position pretty well. "The rest is up to man" to respond in faith. The things you write are the cause of confusion for me: __________ Requirements for salvation: 1. Sorrow for sin and a desire to turn from it. 2. Faith to trust in Christ as saviour and lord. 3. Do a good work; be baptised (by complete immersion only.) 4. Continue your life as a holy and faithfull christian. Given the time, I'm sure that additional rules would come to mind. The New Covenant is not about what we do. It is about what He has done and what He will contiue to do in and through us. ___________ In what way is sorrow a 'requirement' if God is doing it? In what way is desire a 'requirement' if God is working that in you? In what way is faith or baptism or any other thing a 'rules' when you say that God is doing them? On one hand you say it is all God, he does it all from first to last, and then you list requirement or rules for salvation. Do you not see the dilemma? Let me close by stating once again, my obedience is not to merit salvation, it is done out of faith in the one who saves. The blood of Christ atones for sins. Even when I've done everything commanded, I've only done that which I ought to have done. My works are as filthy rags because they are imperfect and I continually fall short of God's glory. I believe in salvation by grace through faith. When I stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of the things I've done, I will have the forgiveness through His blood to thank for my salvation. Have a good day. |