Galations 3:22
"...But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe."
James 4:17
"...Anyone then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it sins."
Romans 3:22-23
"This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Saturday, January 31, 2009
"Can we earn a place in heaven?"
We are saved from hell not because of our good works but because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He paid the penalty for our sins not because we were chosen or were better then anyone else, but because He loves us, everyone of us, and wants us to live a life of love in relationship with Him.. ..our God who created each one of us with our unique talents and gifts to share with each other, who also created the earth, the sun, the moon, the stars and all life. He wants us to love Him of our own free will, not by force or intimidation; that is why love and salvation are both choices we make. Salvation from sin is a gift of God, it is up to each one of us to decide whether we will receive this gift or reject it. But by not receiving it, you are already rejecting it. And once you receive it, you must live by a higher standard, no longer your own, but God's.
Not by works:
Romans 11:5
... So too at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
But action is required as a result of belief (not to justify it)
Luke 6:46 (Jesus)
... ‘Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?’
Galations 3:3
...Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
“Who has the right to judge?”
Only God.
Romans 2:1
...You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things..
Romans 2:1
...You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things..
What is the foundation of Christianity?
1 Corinthians 3:11
...For no-one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 11:1
... Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
...For no-one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 11:1
... Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Questions For God
"How can I find out if God is real?"
John 7:17 (Jesus speaking)
... ‘If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.’
“What evidence is there for GOD?”
Romans 1:19-20
...since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse...
Hope to see your comments/questions/answers..I am looking for feedback on the blog.
JT
John 7:17 (Jesus speaking)
... ‘If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.’
“What evidence is there for GOD?”
Romans 1:19-20
...since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse...
Hope to see your comments/questions/answers..I am looking for feedback on the blog.
JT
"Who is righteous?"
(Getting the hang of this now,... if your new to this blog please start reading from the bottom (1st post, then click on comments below first post as I am attempting this blog in a sequence of basic questions)
Romans 2:13
...For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.
Romans 3:10-12
...There is no-one righteous, not even one; there is no-one who understands, no-one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no-one who does good, not even one.
James 2:10
... For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
Romans 3:22
...This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.... Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith.
For example? Romans 4:3 ...“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
How do we know if this applies to us?
Romans 4:23 ...“The words, ‘it was credited to him’ were not written for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness - for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Romans 2:13
...For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.
Romans 3:10-12
...There is no-one righteous, not even one; there is no-one who understands, no-one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no-one who does good, not even one.
James 2:10
... For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
Romans 3:22
...This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.... Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith.
For example? Romans 4:3 ...“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
How do we know if this applies to us?
Romans 4:23 ...“The words, ‘it was credited to him’ were not written for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness - for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Aside1
Note, I have just worked out I am supposed to "post" new entries rather than add via the "comments" section, so please click on the comments hyperlink to see recent entries before going forward!
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