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What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the fl...
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What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, has found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he has something in which to boast; but not before God. For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputes righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Comes this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his descendants, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if they who are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: Because the law works wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the descendants; not to those only who are of the law, but to those also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which are not as though they were. Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall your descendants be. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body as now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.
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We can only enter heaven if we live in holiness. But living in holiness on our own is impossible. But through Gods Grace we can live in holiness. Jesus death on the cross justified us before God. Once justified, we can receive Gods fullness of grace through the Holy Spirit who transforms our hearts of stone to hearts of flesh. Our hearts of flesh allow us to live in holiness, which allow us entrance into heaven. May the Holy Spirit lead us to all truth and sanctify us for our salvation.
Please know that a person who seeks salvation needs first to repent (the changing of mind), confession of being a sinner who needs a savior, and receiving Christ as Savior and Lord. After this, the new believer SHOULD study the Bible and its doctrines, including the doctrine of election. We never cease and desist from confessing our sins (James 5; 1 John 1:9) this side of The Day.
The idiot -- the fool -- is the one who will not receive Christ's gift. Knowing that you will be held accountable for your actions and words, why would you NOT confess your need for a savior? The closer I get to middle age, the more I see the frailties and evils in my fellow humans -- including my girlfriend and my own self -- and the more thankful I am to God for His love and mercy. The first step is NOT to worry about being "elect". If you want to be right with God, 1st step is repent. :)
Repentance is a process not a one time act. Man will be in repentance until all is restored back to harmony with God (Acts 3:19-26), (1 Cor 15:28).
My words are of no consequence just pray to Christ to guide your heart and mind when you read the scriptures that I'm quoting to you. God's love and mercy is not conditional, it's actually inescapable, hallelujah! (James 2:13).
up until 4.31 this man taught without implicating the catholic church until he hit a brick wall. now for him to get out of the mess he found himself into, he has to transfer the blame to rome.why don't u guys just ever teach wihtout meaning the catholic church? we as catholics do teach based on scripture and not martin luther. in any case you lot have no choice but but talk rome for thats where you came from r c sproul is a fraud
I will say that I've always been impressed by your faith -- you always speak as if you have no doubt that all these things exist. You also seem well-educated, and apparently enjoy many other blessings, like 3 squares a day and much more you may take for granted... yet all delivered to you ultimately by a God you hate...who doesn't necessarily hate you despite that. I used to be like you too, till I read the New Testament without a made-up mind. It's not easy to understand, but try.Tx 4 listening
Jesus can't save anyone, he is powerless to do so, unless someone chooses of their own freewill to follow him then he can't persuade anyone to do diddly squat. Man is in charge of his own fate God is a fool and He proved His foolishness when He gave His creation a freewill. Man is equal to God because of freewill. And all God can do is put man in hell because He's pissed off that He made a mistake. What a loser, Satan wins, the majority go to hell. Hell has the victory death does sting.
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This is the heart & soul of the True Gospel of regeneration. Ye must be born again. The renewal of the heart is REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After this, the new believer SHOULD study the Bible and its doctrines, including the doctrine of election.
We never cease and desist from confessing our sins (James 5; 1 John 1:9) this side of The Day.
May we all pursue sanctification! :-)
humans -- including my girlfriend and my own self -- and the more thankful I am to God for His love and mercy. The first step is NOT to worry about being "elect". If you want to be right with God, 1st step is repent. :)
My words are of no consequence just pray to Christ to guide your heart and mind when you read the scriptures that I'm quoting to you. God's love and mercy is not conditional, it's actually inescapable, hallelujah! (James 2:13).
God be with you as you go deeper into Him. Amen.
r c sproul is a fraud