Are You A True Disciple? (Paul Washer)

[b1foschiefs]

I think I know what you both mean, sort of...God does use the "foolishness of preaching", and does it by those who do not have their own wisdom, in that he is glorified all the more. But..if the elect were saved by any means than men would not be called to preach the gospel. Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. I hope that helps.

[b1foschiefs]

1Co 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

1Co 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

1Co 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

1Co 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

[FreakOfJesus777]

:\ wow, the add on this vid was about converting to mormonism

[gratefulandamazed]

God does use the foolish to counfound the wise. If you read the scriptures, the people who were powerfully used by God looked like fools: picture John the Baptist; Isaiah who was told by God to get naked, imagine who would take him seriously when he ran around butt naked. Ezekiel who was told by God to bake his famous Ezekiel Bread where he could be seen by everyone and to use dried dung for fuel. Think of Jesus, the Creator of the Universe was born in a manger and washed the apostles feet.

[nathanjo92]

Everything he says, he backs up with scripture. Everything. So, to the 5 who disliked this, what don't you like? Is it the Word of God? Or is it the fact that there is someone who is willing to step on your toes to save your life? Or perhaps you don't like being transformed by the renewing of your mind, but rather refreshed by poetic cliches? Well, sometimes neither do I, but each day I must choose Life or Death and I choose Life! no matter how offended by it I am!

[forgump195]

@nathanjo92 I too resisted truth when I first heard it, thinking I was saved; though yet to be transformed. Born from above. The word of God convicts, which is unpleasant; but it is needed in order to truly receive Christ! Praise God for those 5 dislikes, He is working in them now... It's the people so blind that they don't realize He is talking to them, who walk away saying 'What a great message' and receive it not, that need our prayers and even more of God's gracious mercy the most! Amen!

[bluedoggarden1]

thank you both Lane for posting this sermon and thank you Paul Washer for being you and doing these sermons...I really like how your describe in detail scriptures and the meaning of what you are talking about

[bluedoggarden1]

thank you both Lane for posting this sermon and thank you Paul Washer for being you and doing these sermons...

[bluedoggarden1]

thank you both Lane for posting this sermon and thank you Paul Washer for being you and doing these sermons...

[luv2knit944]

This man is the best preacher that I ever heard in my whole 66 years.

[luv2knit944]

This man is the best preacher that I ever heard in my whole 66 years.

[JHMarsden]

Paul washer is the best ever way of curing insomnia ever go Paul

[raven66614]

Dont you get it.

GOD HATES US ALL MAN !!!

wtf are these bible thumbers talking about ?

Every single day of my life, god proves more and more that he only has resentment and hatred towards me.

Im 17 and I try to be religious but facing the circumstances Im in

(Drunk dead beat dad, abusive redneck mom...etc etc)

How the fuck can I believe that god loves us ?

[isyaboy13]

@raven66614 @raven66614 I understand your circumstances are really bad and you feel hopeless conserning God at times but dont you understand that people in your situation are the people God loves to use .In the Bible, Joseph was hated by all his brothers to a point where they tried to kill him but God delivered and blessed and made him a ruler But first you gotta believe that Christ is God and that he died for you. And once you really believe and SUBMIT to Him ohh He show you He loves u so much

[ILDEVOS]

This is clearly another shot at elevating an icon to a level where people has to keep on struggling to achieve. The whole of American Christianity has to do some more work to meet another iconic level.

X number of years ago he was prophet; Y number of years ago he was Son of God, and now Z number of years later, he was promoted as GOD.... oh my God... when will all such advertising end???

[Cartoonistforjesus]

This is probebly the single greatest video I have ever seen in my whole life ...amazing ..Praise Jesus and the HOLY Spirit for giving this man righteousness and true understanding of CHRIST.....PRAISE JESUS I say it a million times

[cheryl7davis]

This message is not just for the youth, but needs to be heard by all, & once heard to be then planted in the hearts of all.If you hear this message & turn away unrepentant then you by Gods word are lost to self & the world. I had been professing to be a Christian for 17 years. But it was only a year & a half ago that The Lord Jesus brought me to the knowledge of the truth & it was not through a little prayer, but The Lord Jesus working in my heart.I thank The Lord every day I have life for Him

[polopowers1]

Please get over it Paul its God's Church He is the good Shepherd and will lead the flock to the water.But this whole sermon is a criticism not edification. No one goes to hell from evangelical preaching NOBODY.!God knows His elect not ONE is missing! And no one goes to heaven on evangelical preaching.!This is insecure seed preaching binding the elect to the preacher and the church but not to Christ.

[isyaboy13]

@polopowers1 your statement about evangelical preaching shows your ignorance in The Word of God. God told us in the book of Timothy that in the last days ther wud be many false teachers and prophets who if possible would decieve ven the ELECT!! Stop being so stubborn and professing to be wise. This sermon is truth and the fact you commented the way you did to truth should make you alarmed because Mr Washers sermon is biblical and your comment actually contradicts The Word of God.

[polopowers1]

When your criticism is about christianity do you mean the body of Christ? Because if its the mixture of a flock than your preaching is not exclusive to the elect.Christ body is never marred it is exactly how He ordained it to be.Another message on how Washer saves not God.God knows and saves His Bride His way sometimes through fools and sometimes through foolisness God saves His elect.Format should be better but Paul needs to get off his high horse He knows better on how God saves.

[isyaboy13]

@polopowers1 where have you been???? America has the most carnal Christians, if ther is such a thing smh, in the world!. There are plenty of churches claiming Christ but are carnal, fleshly, and dont submit to The Word. Those are who Mr Washer is addressing. And your comment on God saving His elect through fools??? Have you eve read the Bible because your comments are so unbiblical that it makes me question how if your a believer that you would be so ignorant to truth and the Word of God.

[polopowers1]

@isyaboy13 Benny Hinn is a false teacher. Can he preach the Word as a fool and someone hearing get saved? absolutely.Because God does not save subjectively (depending on preacher or person listening)Hysteria from emotional teachers should be examined from scripture not a righteousness apart from Christ.Christ is my Atonement He is the only One who can satisfy the Nature of GOD being equal and One with God in Virtue ( Holy Character)and no good work vindicates Christ being satisfactory

[isyaboy13]

@polopowers1 Thats not biblical and your statements are contradictory in themselves. If Benny Hinn is a fool, which he is, he cannot teach the true gospel or doctrine of Jesus Christ or else he wouldn't be a fool. If he taught The Word in its true form, than he wud not be a fool. Your trying to use these vain terminologies and professing to be wise your being a fool because none of your comments can be found in The Bible.

[polopowers1]

@isyaboy13 What is not biblical? God does not need any man to save .Just the Word and Holy Spirit you put too much weight on the preacher no man has ever lead a person to Christ so God can use Benny or you .Now true teaching is better but you need to read Phillippians. where Paul says the gospel is preached for false motives but he don't care because Christ is preached and He can save through foolishness though better through truth

[isyaboy13]

@polopowers1 I have read Phillippians thanks and what Paul was saying was even though there were men who were preaching out of spite he was glad because regardless the Gospel was being preached but this is not applicable here because you said "God knows and saves His Bride His way sometimes through fools and foolisness " you are saying that God chooses fools to preach his Gospel and that is whats not biblical. Its actually absurd. Its never "His way", as u sed, to raise up fools to preach.

[polopowers1]

@isyaboy13 What I said is God chooses whomever He wills and Paul validates that in Phillippians.Look its better done in wisdom and the elect but if God uses a sinner His message is not lost.Iost.Its the foolishness of the gospel being preached .God's word and Spirit used a donlkey,your wrong a fool can be used to dignify God

[isyaboy13]

@polopowers1 No what you said is wriiten above and I quoted it word for word out of your statement. Its not Gods divine will or plan to use a fool but if it happens than so be it. Thats what Paul was saying. Go read your Bible cause your wrong and you dont know it very well.

[polopowers1]

@isyaboy13 I stand by my word a fool can be used and are everyday.

[polopowers1]

@isyaboy13 I stand by my word though I don't even know what you understand anymore .God can and does use fools to lead people to Christ I can't make it anymore simple than that.If you don't believe it ask Paul Washer see what he says.God only needs His Spirit and Word if you understand my words to mean anything else your wrong

[Selah0724]

May God Bless Paul Washer. He is truly speaking the truth each and every time he takes the pulpit to preach. My wife and I really enjoy listening to him and if one studies his teaching in light of the Scriptures, one really has to think about their position with God. God truly uses this man as His vessel. Amen, Amen and Amen!

[Bearkiller777]

wow that was very convicting to me- i was one of those people washer referred to as struggling with sin and i feel my heart is dull to the word at times---I need that assurance of salvation---wish i had someone i could talk to about this. I will be praying about this and in the Word as this is very important. anyone reading this please pray for me. God Bless

[pari1angel]

i feel the same, bearkiller777... pray for me as well please

[Ritsaart]

Hey,

I have gone through this as well. LORD Jesus saved me and He will do with you if you truly repent. And that is not with just a simple prayer.

Read the Word and abide in it,

I will pray for you and you can send me a private message.

Ritsaart

[isyaboy13]

@Ritsaart Amen! God Bless you

[Ritsaart]

Hey brother,

I have gone through the same thing.

Send me a message if you need help or something. I will help you and will pray for you.

Maybe this is something the Lord is doing in your life right now. The LORD did the same thing with me. In the end the only assurence is Christ Himself not yourself.

Jesus loves you, He will save you,

Ritsaart

[Bearkiller777]

thanks for the encouragement bro I really appreciate it..i called out to the Lord the other night I believe He has answered that prayer and given me in some sense an assurance that is not easily shaken by what other men say...the Lord has done much in my life...i appreciate the encouragement though I don't get much in this age of skepticism and people who would rather mock God and blaspheme His name

[Bearkiller777]

as I don't know many genuine Christians who truly Love the Lord

[isyaboy13]

@Bearkiller777 wow the fact you wanna change shows that God is working in your life. Man I applaud you so much that your praying about it and in the Word. God will see your effort and Hell reward you with a greater presence of Him in your life and youll find yourself wanting to know the Word of God. just make sure you dont have worldy or sinful things goin on cus that will cause you to not be closer to God altogether but keep fighting man well all b praying for you. your effort is so commendable

[Bearkiller777]

@isyaboy13 thanks for the comment and appreciation/encouragement God Bless

[eric12419]

but on things to please the mind and to pass the time.

[eric12419]

people confuse the thought of GOD's word as aposed to man's words we've become so wrapped up into our little activities that we don't bother with hard work and labor as we used to in order that GOD may reveil himself to you and me, we've been so mal-nurished in the word and so taken off course with this world and have rubbed shoulders with it for so long and have been so captivated by things of this world that we no-longer lean on Jesus Christ

[eric12419]

We must ask ourselves the question (Do we love and respect all of GOD's creations?).

[eric12419]

This is a REAL BATTLE for the christian faith!!!

This world will not believe they've taken that word out of their thinking, and have taken the word of GOD so litely and superficially.

GOD will save a man when he/she continues in the word!

[eric12419]

I believe Paul Washer the (MOMENT) a person repents of (sin) and believes in GOD's word they're saved.

[eric12419]

GOD our creator knows we can't save ourselves from wrath and from death so he saved us through his blood.

[eric12419]

It was so much easier when the culture had more freedom sigh... it really saddens me to see young kids not being taught the gosple correcty!-_-

[eric12419]

we need to realise that there are things in the world that are deceptive and tollerated in our culture, and if you feel that something is bothering you do you resist it or give into it...?

[eric12419]

The voice of GOD is breathed on a man who is dependant on him.

[eric12419]

To understand GOD's voice over yours is to literally cry out to GOD and say "I need your presence on me OH GOD!", we need to call out to him and say to him that we want him to fill us with his love his presence and his rightous wisdom and knowledge.

[eric12419]

Those who trust in GOD will be recognized by him and will be fed by him, with his knowledge and his wisdom, GOD will fill the soul with his rightousness with his presence and influence in this life.

[eric12419]

Be like little children and repent believe in the bible and trust that GOD exists and that your life is dependant on GOD.

[eric12419]

To be in the presence of GOD means to deny yourself totally nothing holding your faith back, not materials, not other people, but that a person's faith would be strong and trust would be placed upon Jesus for every good and pleasing thing to Him.

[bani8740]

subanlo suptitulado en español porfavor gracias

[geneUA]

Awesome preaching and truths.

[reconorder]

which is easier to say to a man thy sins are forgiven or rise up and take thy mat and walk to say thy sins are forgiven is by faith to say rise up take thy mat and walk is a work know them by their fruit consider the lilly it does not sowe nor gather yarn yet look how lovley it is clothed will not the FATHER do to you more than the lilly THE KINGDOM OF G()D IS AS A MUSTARD SEED the works of CHRIST love G()D and your neighbor as thyself this is the whole of the law YaHshUaH CHRIST

[reconorder]

when did jesus turn water to wine

at the end of the maraige supper when all were drunk and could not see its greatness

it was hidden in them yet the work it did was to make them drunk as a wine is to do

when did YaHshUaH come to the jews

at the end of the temple time and they did not recognize him but he did his work in them to reveal the KINGDOM OF G()D

when did JOHN reveal YaHshUaH at the end of the apostles when no more apostles could testify of his sayings yet they work this very day

[Mostnorthern]

When Jesus turned water into wine, wine was the juice of the vine, it isnt always with alcohol. That is what wine is known as today. They were talking about the quality of the juice, not the alcohol in it.

[reconorder]

what does a man need to do to be saved what does a mustard seed need to be a tree be a good seed sowed this is all place it in a hole and seal it to death then let the water cover it until the sun comes and it raises up as a green stem do i need to remove the weeds no leave the weed and the thorns until the time of harvest do i need to remove the stones no let the stone as he has his part what about the birds they steal the seed they will dwell in the tree tops until the harvest

[DeeJayBounce]

Religion. Keeping people children forever.

[Terri3210]

A true disciple of Jesus will offer men Soul Salvation that they will not perish in hell for all eternity

Paul is a Calvinist he guards Soul Salvation because you may be one of those God made for hell from the beginning.

Paul does not work for Jesus and there is no light of life in Jesus that shines forth from Paul..

What man hides salvation under a rock?

Makes you wonder who his father is and who he works for.

Cant be Jesus; Jesus died for all men

[YoungBeliever777]

You are blind!

[anonazero]

paul isn't a calvinist. he is a christian.

[WaatThefreek]

there are tons of type of christianity. Paul washer is actually a southern baptist christian.

[anonazero]

no, there are tons of types of organizations that may or may not be christian.

there is only one type of christianity.

[WaatThefreek]

ya thats what i meant anonazero

[diin2live]

There probably is no god.

[blue13245]

I know these tests are a means for testing ourselves to see whether we are in fact true disciples. However, how should we deal with those we care about, who believe themselves to be Christians, but don't show strong evidences of being born again. Or, are they simply immature Christians?

[suppeschmecktgut]

I appreciate your channel because it keeps me focused in an environment which is wicked and ignorant to the gospel. Thank you so much!

[suppeschmecktgut]

Dear Lane, listening to this sermon, I realize how alone I am in a town, that has 24 churches, where Luther lived for a while and studied, where he was actually ordained. I sometimes attend a so called Evangelic Lutheran Church on Sundays- a Martin Luther statue is in front of it, but inside is nothing of him. I would love to meet believers in my town who actually care about the gospel as a whole.

[stylist62]

Wow I love this guy,

preach it! may the power of God in Jesus keep you lead you and empower you for His work.

may He bless you abundantly my brother in Christ.

May He put a hedge of protection around you in Jesus name

[alieco]

Well I didn't mean that, I meant i just like listening to Paul Washer and I'm thankful that he speaks true preaching. I still get into Gods word and try to every day. But there's only so much I can understand.

[replikantzero]

also...the bible DOES teach that sin MUST stop. you must stop sinning. soft on sin gospels and proseperity gospels are sending people straight to hell. this is only accomplished by the power of the holy spirit, otherwise you are lost. but those that are lost celebrate being lost. the lost pat each other on the back, and congratulate their descent to hell. not so with the truly born again, of the spirit.

[dubvishun]

yes it does...i was taught like you all my life but now i know i have ears to hear as it said few will..so thanx for that.

[andypro7777]

dubvishun,

Just read all the comments on this video, and it seems like you have some sort of problem with Paul Washer. Although I'm not really sure, because your comments don't seem to make sense at all.

If you have a message for all of us, please spell it out - What is specifically wrong with Paul Washer's teaching here?

And, you're going to have to write it out more clearly than you have so far, or no one will understand you.

[dubvishun]

i cant give a private message to each and everyuone of you goats of p washer...and if i give a link or a web site to expose his mouth and delivery ill be spammed....so im gonna give u a private message with just one link so u copy and past it in address bar & take it up with that dude...but washer sais it himself..& one more thing..its a pitty u cant continue in the struggle by goin further than washer to find the problem rather stickin it to me...GOAT...so here comes the private message.

[dubvishun]

and everyone who reads this...please text this dude and ask him what link i gave him so he...HE--NOT ME-- but what link he got from me..if u really wanna kn ow truth..thats if you strive for SHEEPHOOD. satan can preach way better than washer,,,AgreE?..yea..i thought so..so text this dude . im givin him the link directly NOW.

[replikantzero]

i am with you. i feel very presbyterian these days. it seems you fully belive, or you do not. that is exactly how i feel.

[dubvishun]

i felt presbyterian i dug further-snapped outta that apostate doctrine.washer is a wolf..dont use discernment keep depending on what you FEEL is a message from a holy delivery & get to judgement.take that chance..continue in the defense of washer & get more dellusion..then judgement from not learning how in life u relied on these evil reprobate men to deliver Gods word with their truth.if ya say 2 yerself BUT HOW Could he be.??? thats when u open the book and read truth exposing washer..or dont.

[alieco]

I cry every time I hear Paul Washer. I wish his sermons would be longer. I'm also tired of lame preaching for only an hour on Sunday. And people wonder why their empty and they have the nerve to blame God. I thank God for men like Paul Washer who seek to speak the truth.

[dubvishun]

yea ..i cried also..until i found out what he was..{is} reprobate. which if u continue believing he is truth without digging further then youll also be fooled into thinkin babies burn when they die. etc...etc...etc...as calvinist teach that satanic doctrine screened by pseudeo holiness

[sabrwoods11]

Praise God!! Just what I needed to hear.

[fruitofspirit]

At 49:21 - ROFL!!

[bberchin]

Great post, Lane. It's a timely one for me- we just had our annual goal-setting meeting as leaders at my church and our theme focus for this year is true discipleship. I'm looking forward to God's further blessing on His people as a result.

[dubvishun]

inline with calvinism..actually believe that God has special people while calvin's thrashin.the sin must stop.apostate doctrine washer teaches hooks ones who are destroyed by lack of knowledge..washer doesnt heed his on warnings of preaching a false doctrine & being reprobate..claiming" but lord lord, i did this..and that etc. & we know what the lord sais next..or will u remain under this dellusion until judgement.well, at least u may rememeber this text durring that flash...boy oh boy..will ya.

[littleredbirdy]

What are you basing this from?

[dubvishun]

HUH?..i dont believe as i was taught by these apostate men have preached to me my entire life.i know i am one of the few that refuse strong dellusion and refuse to argue with anyone when it comes to questioning a doctrine from a man...but i am also NOT of the few that will be in heaven as of now..which is my fault & by the loox of it youll be there right along with me but i will have it worse cause i knew and didnt heed.wait!.u have a chance to know now cause of me..so nevermind that- die & see

[SonQuest316]

Thanks Lane for uploading the video. I have told Christian people to watch this video, and their excuse for not watching is that it's to long. But they'll go and watch a sinful movie that's about the same length of time. That is so shameful.

[fruitofspirit]

Amen.

[fishboi87]

"their excuse for not watching is that it's to long."

LOL SAME HERE!

[Severion]

thats such a good post ive never thought like that :D

[flanger7777]

Even my daily experience.. :-((((

[fruitofspirit]

Oh, man--Washer's at his best by the 42nd minute!

How DARE the "famous" evangelists take issue with him. Most them need to have their shows YANKED.

[fruitofspirit]

Gonna have to watch this in segments. First 16 minutes is already chilling.

I'm so relieved he's here. Praise God.

[Laras420]

I always enjoy Paul Washer

[erzhs]

amazing!

[kellitowhiting]

WOW!! What a great message.Thanks for posting it Lane.I wish there were more preachers out there like Paul Washer.How true are the words "a tree is known by its fruit".

[ChiGurl316]

I love the part where he says,"Only the Love of God can make a man this bold! That's why I talk to you this way, I don't want you to go to hell!" Amen!! God Bless you for this message...So many young people need to hear this!

[700bees]

Yes and amen!

[roboshort72]

Oh that we will turn from this shallow and milky Christianity. That we would no longer round all the edges off. But take God's word as it is written and believe it. Lord forgive us for editing your message and making it fit our understanding, rather than working out our salvation with FEAR, and TREMBLING!

AMEN!

[mutamusmaximus]

Powerful. We need preaching like this daily. We need to be consumed with the true gospel where Jesus is your life. Not putting Him on like a T-shirt. Jesus is Life and this life is the light of men. Why am I confused about myself. Jesus will give me power over my sin. I need to follow more diligently and not looking back. To not allow sin to be toyed with in my mind. To just say Jesus is right and I'm a retard. God created everything why not take Him at every word.

[mutamusmaximus]

Wow man....I love this...How can I love this?...when I'm so unsure of my own salvation...I sit here confused and calling out to God with thinking I can do anything...there is nothing I can do...I call out and just repent and believe that Jesus died for me...I continue to repent and get discouraged because I feel nothing but endless battle...I feel I'll follow all the way till the end and He will say "I never knew you..."...I will continue to follow because where else will I go. Back to sin. No

[multiwebinc]

I think that one of the signs of true conversion is thinking that you are unworthy of salvation - thinking that even though you try as hard as you can, you end up slipping and sinning and being afraid of the consequences of it. That is the fear of God and is the beginning of wisdom. Just keep repenting every day and growing in your holiness. If you have repented and put your trust in Jesus, you are saved and nothing can separate you from God's love.

[mutamusmaximus]

Hello, I'm a victim of the sinners prayer. An endless routine of being enslaved in having no assurance. Yes, I need to continue but I want to know if God is with me on this. I have no power when it comes to witnessing, praying, conviction of sin, I feel almost as if I'm following with just the purpose of following. I am lead by something. I just have no idea what. I have been assured by other but never God. I think its God but then I question "did he really give me assurance"

[multiwebinc]

Unfortunately many "Christian" churches today are preaching an insufficient savior. Catholics preach that you have to do works to be saved. Many evangelical denominations preach that salvation can be lost. In neither of these cases is the person assured of their eternal salvation, however the bible does preach that salvation is not of works and can't be lost. I would encourage you to find a good bible-preaching church and don't follow the pack for the sake of following. Follow only the Bible.

[Aaron637]

There are two bad extremes. Legalism... works to be forgiven and saved. And antinomianism which says that grace has made void the law of God (that salvation is of faith alone apart from works, not that works can grant us forgiveness but a continual walk in sin can forfeit our salvation - faith without works is dead as James said.) Faith in Christ for forgiveness of sins then continual obedience from repentance is the gospel. As Christ said "Go and sin no more". Read the book of 1 John.

[AnthonyNpplboy]

I live by legalism...which is maximum. It's impossible; I'm always going to try and justify my sins. :/

[AnthonyNpplboy]

However, you are sooo right.

[Aaron637]

Man, just read romans 7 and 8. 7 is the person still under the law and sin...resolving to do right. 8 is the born again experience of victory in the power of the Holy Spirit. For it is only in complete dependence on "the vine" that we branches can ever be fruitful and "be made perfect in love". For love is the summary of the law which when practiced will fulfill every command Christ has stated. "He who has my commandments and keeps them it is he who loves me" - Christ in the gospel of John.

[AnthonyNpplboy]

Amen.

[dubvishun]

u didnt just say that christ does the job for u..as in you disagree with the "sin must stop" law in scripture..jesus has my commandments and keeps them doesnt mean he obeys for u...? right?..cause if this is what u mean..then most eveyone is goin to heaven that sais a simple prayer admitting theyre a sinner..heak..satan exclaims that..just incase u did.."IF" - just read scripture without the twists of calvin burning in hell apostates' message & heed all the IF this IF that..etc.AFTER repentance.

[Aaron637]

If you are talking to me...I have no idea how u got this idea from my posts. I never said anywhere that Christ obeys in our place - that is heresy. I said we are empowered to literally live holy lives as He did by His Holy Spirit in us. Yes we must repent and stop all sin. "For without holiness no man shall see the Lord and "Every man that names the name of Christ must depart from iniquity". And Christ said those that love him obey his commands....those that don't love Him don't obey Him.

[dubvishun]

searched all 4 pages of these comments and cannot find the one i replied to that mentioned Jesus will obey for us...must be a mistake..but, by the way...i loveD p washer until i found out more of him...as it must be today...noone stays in scripture to know truth to compare..so even the preachers who do not itch the ears can be apostate right along with those who scratch..P washer believes..well..aint it obvious..and within that doctrine..one of the chosen structures is christ obeyed for us.

[littleredbirdy]

You can never stop all sin.

[Aaron637]

My friend you can. It is called repentace. Christ said go and sin no more. 1 John says that those born of God do not walk in sin. 1 John 3 goes on to say that those who continue in sin are sons of the devil. Listen to the word of God not empty doctrines of men. No where in the bible does it say we must sin...in fact it commands us to stop it at any price...."cut off your hand if it causes you to sin....for it is better to enter life maimed then thrown into hell fire" - Jesus Turn and live!

[littleredbirdy]

You need to read Paul, apparently.

"Who then can be saved?"

"With men this is impossible"

[Aaron637]

Isnt that why Christ came...to bring us liberty in Christ? Liberty from what? Liberty from sin. Havent you read romans 8? Romans 7 presents the convicted sinner....then romans 8 shows the conversion and liberty of Christ. What is impossible with man is possible with God. Men cannot deliver you from the bondage of sin in death but praise be to Christ who can! He has given us His Holy Spirit to overcome the flesh and slavery to it! How good is that!  To become the sons and daughters of God

[littleredbirdy]

So, you are perfect and sinless?

Repentance is pointless for you?

Did I once say we should sin?

[mutamusmaximus]

I go to a nice bible believing church that encourages people to search the scriptures themselves. Its baptist.

[multiwebinc]

That's good. I encourage you to just stay in church and keep learning. Everyone sins from time to time and that doesn't mean that you have not repented. If you can see that you are growing in holiness and have a strong desire to do what is right, please God and find out more about Him, I don't think you have anything to worry about with regards to your salvation. Also, I definitely recommend almost any Paul Washer message you can get your hands on.

[Aaron637]

Sin can separate you from God (Ezekiel 18) "If a righteous man turns and does the wickedness of the wicked...His righteousness will be remembered no more and He will surely die"

and This is the test of knowing Him : If we walk righteously....and if we love everyone.

(1 John 3) Those who don't do this are not sons of God but sons of the devil and take their character from him (1 John 3)

If you turn away you will perish....for the wages of sin is death. and God is not partial.

[littleredbirdy]

"ALL FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD"

If you are sinless, this would not be the case.

So you are telling me you are perfectly sinless?

That means you need no more improvement.

[Aaron637]

Quote the verse correctly my friend. You ommited the key word. "All HAVE fallen short of the glory of God". And yes all have (past tense) sinned. That is why Christ came to die that we may be forgiven and go and keep His commandments.

As to your question I say that Christ will be my judge. I have a clear conscience. If you sin you will surely die. Dont be like the serpent of the garden saying "You will surely not die". Sin will bring with it punishment of eternal death. Run from it.

[roboshort72]

Amen..That is the point. That the Spirit in you cries out AMEN! Even when the Word spoken condemns you. Persist Christian!

[LaneCh]

mutamusmaximus, I did get your message, but I've been very busy with exams coming up. I'll get to it soon, though. I just didn't want you to think I forgot.

[mutamusmaximus]

Thank you bud no problem.