Subject: Why ask Why? Why ask Where? |
Bible Note: IBLONG2GOD: You write: "We are not saved by keeping the law." I agree. In fact, that is what I posted at 11:21 am today. I say again: Two different ways of being saved? The law was not given as a way to be saved in the first place. So why do people keep arguing that since in the NT era we are not saved by keeping the law, it must then be invalid or abolished? This argument is meaningless. I am not aware that I have ever said we are saved by keeping the law. No one was ever saved by keeping the law. "Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." (See Rom 4:3; Gal 3:6; James 2:23.) The just shall live by faith Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. No man is justified by the law Galatians 3:11 (KJV) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. Galations 3:11 (New Living Translation) Consequently, it is clear that no one can ever be right with God by trying to keep the law. For the Scriptures say, "It is through faith that a righteous person has life." Two different ways of being saved? Not according to the Bible. No one is ever saved by keeping the law. Not in the OT. Not in the NT. Not today. And not in the future. Grace to you, kalos |