Bible Study Ministers of Righteousness

[newnature]

It is simply been given to man to either accept or reject what Christ has already accomplished in this age of grace. The believer today then, is to be based upon appreciation of what Christ has already done, and the security that we have in him, rather than apprehension based upon a supposition of what God may or may not do in the future for us.

Many people involved in religion’s domain are dealing with God on the basis of probation, rather than salvation. Then God must make a decision in their minds, whether or not to save that individual. Their suitability for heaven depends upon their turning away from all of their sins. If they will simply dedicate themselves to no longer to sin, that is the idea. God testing over and over again the validity of that dedication. Then God will know if they are truly devoted to him, then he will be able to finally make a decision as to whether or not they are heaven worthy. That is the idea in and in most people’s minds; it is the idea being promoted by ministers of righteousness. That is probation, not salvation.

God is not testing or proving people today, in order to make a final decision as to whether or not to save them, or to keep them saved. All the saving work that God could possibly do, he has already done through Christ. God now holds forth the reconciliation that Christ has accomplished, in his mind, offering man the choice to either accept or reject that gift of salvation. Appreciation based on the reality of salvation, not apprehension based on religion’s message of probation.

 

[Eugene]

Hi Newnature. I thought our names who God foreknew were written in the book of from the foundation of the world, and those He foreknow He predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Ephesians 1:11.

In Philippians 4:3 we read of some women Paul says were already written in the book of life: "And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life."

To me our salvation is in Jesus, whereas our reward is due to works of righteousness.

 

[newnature]

People around us need to know that we are real people in the process of maturing. We can't model perfection because we're not perfect; we can only model growth.

 

[Deborah13]

People around us need to know that we are real people in the process of maturing. We can't model perfection because we're not perfect; we can only model growth.

That is true, probation rather than salvation is taught a lot. Probation would have one concentrating on themselves not to step out of line, are you walking on water, you can't walk on water, Yike, I'm drowning.

If one is secure in their salvation they can go boldly before the throne of grace, in faith. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and our ears listening for His voice. All things are possible in Christ Jesus.

 

[gr8grace]

It is simply been given to man to either accept or reject what Christ has already accomplished in this age of grace. The believer today then, is to be based upon appreciation of what Christ has already done, and the security that we have in him, rather than apprehension based upon a supposition of what God may or may not do in the future for us.

Many people involved in religion’s domain are dealing with God on the basis of probation, rather than salvation. Then God must make a decision in their minds, whether or not to save that individual. Their suitability for heaven depends upon their turning away from all of their sins. If they will simply dedicate themselves to no longer to sin, that is the idea. God testing over and over again the validity of that dedication. Then God will know if they are truly devoted to him, then he will be able to finally make a decision as to whether or not they are heaven worthy. That is the idea in and in most people’s minds; it is the idea being promoted by ministers of righteousness. That is probation, not salvation.

God is not testing or proving people today, in order to make a final decision as to whether or not to save them, or to keep them saved. All the saving work that God could possibly do, he has already done through Christ. God now holds forth the reconciliation that Christ has accomplished, in his mind, offering man the choice to either accept or reject that gift of salvation. Appreciation based on the reality of salvation, not apprehension based on religion’s message of probation.

Yup. :amen