Subject: Do Jesus and Paul agree on salv by faith |
Bible Note: Thank you, Radioman, I see that I have lots more studying to do! I became alarmed in reading the other 3 gospels because I can never measure up to Jesus' instructions, for example, in the Sermon on the Mount. It just struck me as so insurmountable (even concluding with "But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect", Mt 6:48, NLT), and it seemed to not fit with the many statements of Paul, which seemed not so insurmountable. The "getting one to" the kingdom of heaven is my own, apparently wrong, terminology, due to my being a new Christian! As I put in my previous post, I was raised Catholic, and honestly, this just wasn't discussed much. Perhaps other Catholics had other experiences, but it is only in talking with Protestants that I get these great discussions. I have read the first 3 gospels much more than John's, as is readily apparent! I knew I would get great ammunition from you guys to get me back on track with the salvation-by-faith concept! Thank you all... Stephanie |