QUESTIONS....Christians Need to Know & Answer

[Jay T]

Questions, Christian need to know & Answer !

How many people who claim to be Christians realize, the vast importance of the in-depth meaning of words ?

For example: When a person hears the word: Sin
What is the first thing that pops into the mind ?

How many people realize that without a 'correct' Biblical definition of the word: Sin.....there cannot...be any salvation !

Salvation is suppose to be, 'from' sin, right ?
Matthew 1:21 "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people 'FROM'....their sins".

Do you know what 1 John 3:4 says ?
(Yes or No )

Do you know what Romans 7:7 says ?
(Yes or No )

These 2 Bible text should be memorized.....Absolutely, and totally.....IF, one wishes to be in heaven !

Salvation is impossible.....without the knowledge of the Biblical meaning of sin.

God says that NO ONE...who practices sin....will enter heaven.
Revelation 21:27 "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither [whatsoever] worketh abomination, or [maketh] a lie....".

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OK, Let's jump to another word, that without a 'correct' Biblical knowledge of its true meaning....a Christian, is in GREAT DANGER !!!

And, that word is ....RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Again, ( IS this Bible verse memorized ?)....how many know that Psalms 119:172 defines, what RIGHTEOUSNESS is ?
(Yes or No )

How can any Christian, have the Righteousness of Christ, in their lives.....IF....they don't know what it is ?
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Another word that few really understand......and that word is....GRACE !

How many understand that the words, 'Grace and Obedience', are tied together, in the Bible ?
(Yes or No )

Most in the Christian world agree that grace, is a free gift from God.....and that is correct.
BUT....there is another BIBLE meaning for the word: Grace, that many, if not most, are ignoring....to their own peril !

Ever really studied.....Romans 1:5........and, Titus 2:11-12 ?


BOTTOM LINE: "My people are destroyed....for lack of knowledge...."Hosea 4:6)


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[D46]

Grace-Unmerited favor quite simply. This saving grace will not be accepted by all and will be rejected by many. Even if accepted, many will not have a lifestyle that reflects that grace so freely given, but will continue to one degree or another, in their own ways, trampling the goodness and love of God toward us, under their feet. Grace is not to be earned as the scriptures declare(isaiah 64:6, Psalms 14:3, Psalms 53:3) but a free gift from God that should be manifested in our outward lifestyle and in our conversation.

My Granny use to tell me..."if you'll be a good boy, I'll give you a quarter..." I learned early on that getting that quarter was contingent upon my behavior. Thanks be to God that his grace isn't contingent upon me being good or I'd be in big trouble! Such things as my Granny said, although in good conscience, put me in bondage to my "works" being acceptable unto God for a long time.. Glad I finally got over that. God loves unconditionally-however, we still have a responsibililty to accept that love and grace, and live daily in such a manner pleasing unto Him-looking unto Him as the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

BTW-A quarter back then would get you a coke, pack of peanut butter crackers, and a handfull of peanuts!

 

[wavy]

Excellent questions.

 

[Jay T]

Grace-Unmerited favor quite simply. This saving grace will not be accepted by all and will be rejected by many. Even if accepted, many will not have a lifestyle that reflects that grace so freely given, but will continue to one degree or another, in their own ways, trampling the goodness and love of God toward us, under their feet. Grace is not to be earned as the scriptures declare(isaiah 64:6, Psalms 14:3, Psalms 53:3) but a free gift from God that should be manifested in our outward lifestyle and in our conversation.

My Granny use to tell me..."if you'll be a good boy, I'll give you a quarter..." I learned early on that getting that quarter was contingent upon my behavior. Thanks be to God that his grace isn't contingent upon me being good or I'd be in big trouble! Such things as my Granny said, although in good conscience, put me in bondage to my "works" being acceptable unto God for a long time.. Glad I finally got over that. God loves unconditionally-however, we still have a responsibililty to accept that love and grace, and live daily in such a manner pleasing unto Him-looking unto Him as the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

BTW-A quarter back then would get you a coke, pack of peanut butter crackers, and a handfull of peanuts!

Praise be to God that Grace is the power to stop from committing sin in our lives, as it is stronger than the power of sin.