You missed one extremely important point. That if you were a true Christian and you continued in willful sin, that God would DISCIPLINE YOU! He disciplines those who He loves!
Yes, He does discipline His children. But that doesn't mean we will take our chastisement as good, but become bitter, or harden our hearts. We still have free will.
Great message brother. If you think about it, having to actually DO things in faith keeps us nice and busy so that our focus is on our Father's business, bearing fruit instead of just being idle where we can easily be tempted to sin ‼️ So having God-given assignments is truly such a GREAT blessing. When we obey not only are we pleasing God but it helps us stay on the narrow road that leads to eternal life! Plus He gives us peace and joy when we obey and abide in him as well.. He just so good 🙏 OSAS ppl might think it's burdensome to obey but it's so actually so fulfilling and just feels right
Amen. It is a blessing to serve God, not a curse as some people almost make it seem! I’ll tell you one thing - the faith alone, don’t do any works gospel… guess what it led me to? To not do any works and be lazy. Imagine that! Being told you shouldn’t do any works or you will be “working your way to hell” made me not want to do any works. I mean, after all, they told me there was nothing left to do, it had all already been done on the cross 2,000 years ago, all I had to DO was to trust in that fact! No wonder there are so many lazy unfruitful Christians around!!!
@@abideintheWord exactly, sometimes it feels like there are more lukewarm Christians than there are atheists smh but our obedience Lord willing will wake people up!
Nowhere in the Bible does it call us sinners - not once! If you are a sinner then you are going to hell! Second, the Holy Spirit is not an “it” He is a He. The Holy Spirit is a person who has emotions and can be grieved. He is not a force or something. Third, I want you to change your screen name because you are terrible testimony to that verse. Just wicked! That verse rebukes you and says that God has made it where you don’t HAVE to sin!!! Praise God that verse says we don’t have to sin. Sin is a choice you can’t blame it on your flesh and tell Jesus your flesh just made you do it. No that won’t work. We are coworkers with God and we must cooperate with Him. Paul told Timothy to keep HIMSELF pure. How much more clear can this be for you? “Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.” I Timothy 5:22 NKJV The Holy Spirit is called the Helper, not the doer. He isn’t going to force us to make ourselves pure. We have to make ourselves pure.
@@MakeItHomeSafe I didn’t block or delete your comment. TH-cam has been doing that if you copy and paste things I believe. But it wasn’t me. And no I didn’t sin. I don’t need to condemn you. The Bible already condemns you and says sinners will not go to heaven. You say you are a sinner, so your own words will condemn you.
I think the biggest problem today is that people generalize the sin in their lives and say something like “everyone is a sinner”. They don’t name their sin. It is a way they don’t have to acknowledge it. Then when someone comes around and calls their obvious sin an obvious sin, they balk and get offended, puff themselves up with pride, and then out of their mouths come the words that contradict the Lord. Instead of being humble and repenting, giving glory to God for revealing the truth to them through His few faithful people. The worst are the Christians denying God’s testimony. I have reason to believe they will actually be judged harsher than an unbeliever. They are perverted and have everything backwards. It is true, without faith, we cannot please God. But if we aren’t pleasing God then our “faith” is in vain. As born again saints, we should live to glorify God not in words, but in truth and in deed.
Oh for sure they will be judged harsher - Luke 12:47-48 And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
@@saltlight7487 yup. Like Cain killed able. And why did he do it? Because his deeds were evil but his brother’s deeds were righteous - 1 John 3:12 We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous.
If someone says they have faith in Jesus Christ, it must be the faith of our father Abraham. Before God said to Abraham in Genesis 15:6; That Abram believed in Him and God accounted it to him for righteousness…Did Abraham have any work at all before God made that statement? If you said no, you would be absolutely wrong! When God first spoke to Abram in Genesis 12:1; He told Abram to leave his fathers house and go to a land that He would show him. Abram obeyed God and left his fathers house! He also showed his obedience to God along the way, one of them being by giving tithe to Melchizedek! Abram was showing his faith in God by his works before God said that Abram believed in Him and God accounted it to him for righteousness in Genesis 15:6. Now correlate true biblical faith (the faith of Abraham) to this statement in Romans 4: Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised. Romans 4:9-12 Notice at the very end of this verse that it says that righteousness will be imputed (accounted) to us who walk in the steps of faith that our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised? Notice that Abraham was walking in the steps of faith while he was uncircumcised before God accounted it to him for righteousness!! Walking certainly implies doing! Faith is doing, faith is work!!!!! Yes, the Bible teaches against works salvation. You are not saved by your works. However, what works is the apostle Paul constantly addressing in the New Testament? He is coming against keeping the works of the law (Mosaic Law) and circumcision for salvation! He is not coming against the works of faith! Our father Abraham showed works of faith, not works of the law! This is what I showed in my Works Salvation series that I did recently on my TH-cam channel. So many people are so deceived about what the apostle Paul is addressing in the New Testament. The Lord is leading me to do a series in my church, in the future, on what is true biblical faith. The faith of our father Abraham. HE WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR, LET HIM HEAR!!!!!!
@@Y-CityPreachers the thing is, that just as in the new testament also in the old testament God was working in Abraham both to will and to work for his good pleasure, and because this was the case the glory belongs to God for the justification that came through Abrahams obedience .
@@darrengordon8221 I do agree that all glory belongs to God. However, where does it say in the Bible that God was working in Abraham both to will and work for His good pleasure? Genesis 15:6 does not say that. God did not give Abraham the faith, belief, or works of faith. Abraham chose that for himself. It says that Abraham believed Him and God accounted to him for righteousness. It doesn’t say that God was working in him to do the work. Abraham chose to obey God. I know where you’re getting that language from. It’s from this biblical verse, However, I will quote it in its context: Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 Notice it says to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling? Who’s job is it for us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? Is it God’s or ours? He is telling us to do the work! So it is up to us to obey God and do the work. Now yes, the second part says it is God working in us both to will and do for His good pleasure. Of course I agree with that. It’s God Spirit in us, giving us the power to obey Him in all things…ie…living holy. We couldn’t live holy and walk like Jesus without Him living in us. However, that does not mean that God makes us a robot. It is still up to us to obey Him and do the work in faith. The power is within us, it is up to us to submit to that power and apply that power.
@@darrengordon8221 God helps us, works in us, through us, for us, and along side us. But it’s WITH our cooperation. We must cooperate in the process, He will not just do it all for us.
What? My Bible tells me that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. How dare you blaspheme the name of Jesus you wicked serpent!!! Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ You do not have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying. Wake up you wicked Gnostic slave of satan! Romans 6:18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. You deny the blood of Jesus!!! Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
You BOTH completely misunderstood my comment! Jesus became what we are, on the cross, so we can become like Him ( clothed in His Righteousness), THROUGH Him!!! BECAUSE of Him, we are redeemed, sanctified, cleansed, forgiven, and Born Again, and like Him, resurrected!!!! But even as born again Christians, we still sin every day ( even thoughts and entertaining a thought we dabble with or whatever… or under our breath, getting red hot angry at a rude driver, etc)… But we are forgiven Through Jesus! Jesus overcame the debt of sin FOR US!!! We are set Free!!! His Grace is forever! But sometimes we need our sword sharpened! Understand my meaning now??? I didn’t blasphemy my Lord!!! You only JUDGED me wrongly!!! Good day!!
I was living a one foot out the door christian life for 17 years my wife had been in a 3 year relationship with another man and we have 2 kids. I've always struggled with my sin. While all that infidelity was taking place God sent me to Jeremiah, i believe i read Jeremiah 2 and 3 and it really put myself in the roll of the one being the one committing adultery to God himself. Really woke me up because he was allowing me to feel the same pain that he felt for me. Just goes to show the Lord God puts these terrible situations in our life for our good and growth. Just thought id share that little revelation I received the other day. Thanks for all your videos brother they are extremely needed.
It’s like if you were teaching people to make a pie, and you go to one place where they were trying to make pie without dough. And you told them no, you must have dough to make a pie. Well you saying that you need dough to make a pie is in NO WAY saying that they ONLY need dough and nothing else is required. No you still need the filling, sugar, etc. They could turn around and twist my words and say that I said that they ONLY needed dough, but That would be incorrect I never said only. All I said was they needed dough, which is completely true. But that’s not ALL they need.l to make a pie. If they would just get the word “alone” out of their vocabulary.
Thank you for keeping the comments section open. For discussion, questions & even different interpretations. Surely, this is a labor of love for God & neighbors. God bless you. You clearly speak with conviction & sincerity.
Amen brother, our confessions and actions, must lineup with the word of God. I have heard many Christians say they are still sinner's, and as long as they are in this body of flesh,they will always sin. This is an example of a confession of unbelief, because it doesn't lineup with the word of God. Getting drunk, getting high,are actions of unbelief, because they don't lineup with the word of God. I'am a new creature in Christ Jesus, and I have Repented and turned from alcohol and marijuana, should be there confession and actions. It is common sense,even a child can understand it.
My 7 year old girl understands, but yet most Christians of several decades can’t see that you must ACT your faith and it’s not faith alone. Well, if you believe in faith alone, then you are saying that a DEAD FAITH saves you! What nonsense!!!
1 john 1 ; 8…7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
@@julieharrington9912 wait a minute, your telling me I need to walk in the light? You mean I have to actually… DO something! What are you preaching works?!? Oh wait, that’s a Bible verse. Lol.
As I am listening my kids are listening to Mr. Rogers saying (paraphrased) here are some blocks. If I imagine a tower will it appear? No, I have to build it. And then he sings the song “you can know who did it cause you did it you did it you did it” Not apart from God of course who gives us all our abilities and His Holy Spirit to empower us to do the impossible and commands us to obey him, but it was a cool parallel. It’s the “no play allowed” episode if anyone is curious
New subscriber here! Thank you for sharing that testimony. It is very similar to mine. Because of popular teaching and preaching that we don't need to try and just have faith alone, I was trapped by sin. I had to start reading the Bible for myself and reject that message in order to overcome all the sin in my life.
Jesus and the apostles never preached the message of “just sit back and relax, Jesus already paid it all, your past present and future sins are covered”. They preached to STRIVE to enter through the narrow gate, difficult is the way that leads to life, so be DILIGENT, and make every effort to confirm your calling. Be blessed!
Amen, that's what I call a good piece of meat! haha. Thanks Adam, I always love to hear sisters and brothers testimonies for the edification and strengthening of the faith of the Saints! Otherwise, this morning I received a text message from a "Christian channel", saying : "He who respects God finds a way out of every situation". Ecclesiastes 7:18. I was a little perplexed and went to check, in fact the correct verse is: "For he that feareth God shall come forth of them all". FEAR (phobos)! Not RESPECT! They are constantly trying to modify the Word of God because they can't stand it as it is written!
Yep.ive heard the word fear in an article by gotquestions and the person who wrote it said "it doesn't mean fear as in a dictator but reverence/respect"
I was thought just have faith and you will become more holy accidentally than you ever would on purpose what a lie I lived in sin for 12 years after I was born again and cant blame no one but me, now I'm on my way back and its all because of stepping out to activate my faith Going through the hole bible verse by verse meditate on God word day and night sin that had me in bondage for years is gone thank you Jesus ,also the word tells us to confess our sins one to another so we can be healed because they are no longer in the darkness but you have to know who you are confessing them to I did to my wife.
Praise God He led you out of that!!! People are told that God will eventually free them, they stay in the sin for years, and eventually their consciences become so seared and they go so deep into deception it’s almost impossible to ever bring them out - James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
yes, you have to take some action to break bad habits, etc. but you don't take action for your salvation. Faith Alone is true for your salvation, but when they tell you to "Believe and Sin will fall off" that doesn't make sense b/c in the Spirit we are sinless in the sight of God thru our Faith in Christ. You were trying to break sin from your flesh, which is good and does require action... There's a difference between the Spirit and the Flesh; there's a difference between your salvation and your sanctification of the flesh. When you were trying to break free from your bad habits, that didn't mean you still were not saved, b/c it is by Faith we are saved. And when you're caught in some bad habits of the flesh you need to get free from, then yes you do need to take some action to get free from, but just b/c you had bad habits doesn't affect your salvation (assuming you had placed your faith in Christ)... If you think that when you broke those bad habits that that is what gave you salvation...then think about this: the Bible says we should be perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect; the Word says Christ is coming back for His Bride without wrinkle or blemish, which translates to perfection... Now, when you broke free from those bad habits, are you now perfect? No. You STILL have a blemish somewhere that disqualifies you from perfection; and if you're not perfect you cannot be part of the Bride of Christ (the church)... So, how are we perfect? We are perfect by acquiring the Imputed Righteousness of Christ, which covers us when we place our Faith in Christ...so, now in the SPIRIT we are deemed Righteous in the Sight of God; our Spirit is now deemed Perfect in the Sight of God...and it is our Spirit that will be judged; NOT our flesh! So, when we place our Faith in Christ and are Spirit is now made new, that doesn't mean we still won't have some sin of the flesh; our flesh will still be rotten and will have sin; our flesh cannot be redeemed; that is why our flesh goes back to the Earth when we die; and what happens when we die? Our SPIRIT detaches from our Flesh! And then our spirit is broken into two categories: you are either a Believer - or an Unbeliever; those are the only two choices! You Believed - or you didn't. That is it. And your Spirit will live for eternity, either in Heaven with God, or in the Lake burning forever. But either way, our Spirit lives for eternity. Our flesh on the other hand does not; our flesh goes back to the earth; it does not enter eternity. Our Spirit enters eternity; not our flesh... And what you were combating was sin of your flesh; but defeating the sin of your flesh does not determine the status of your salvation. Your flesh will not be judged; your flesh will stay with the earth. It is your Spirit that will be judged. And your Spirit will be judged based on if you Believed or not; did you place your Faith in Christ, or not; Are you a Believer or an Unbeliever? Why it didn't make sense for your old church counselor(s) to tell you to believe and sin would fall off is b/c you were trying to combat sin of your flesh - but yet they were giving you advice how to be saved. but they are separate. When you Believe and place your Faith in Christ, yes, Sin will fall off in the Spirit b/c Sin has been washed in the Blood of Jesus... Keep in mind that there are Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and even New-Agers who break free from sins of the flesh; but we know that can't save us; it is our Faith in Christ that saves us; it is the Blood He Shed on the Cross that saves us.... This is why people will be surprised who actually makes Heaven, and who does not. B/c many Christians do not actually have Faith in Christ to save them; they are trusting in their own ability to combat sins of their flesh, and when they stop bad habits they think that that confirms they have salvation and right standing with God. But it is only thru Faith in Christ we have right standing with God... If it was as simple as combating our flesh, Jesus would not have needed to go to the Cross for us b/c we could just earn our salvation thru our performance. But we're not capable of achieving this, which is why Jesus had to go to the Cross and Shed His Blood in order for us to be reconciled back to God.
These are the 5 core doctrines of Christianity. All of which are absolutely essential. 1. The Trinity: God is one "What" and three "Whos" with each "Who" possessing all the attributes of Deity and personality. 2. The Person of Jesus Christ: Jesus is 100% God and 100% man for all eternity. 3. The Second Coming: Jesus Christ is coming bodily to earth to rule and judge. 4. Salvation: It is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. 5. The Scripture: It is entirely inerrant and sufficient for all Christian life.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,not of works, lest anyone should boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9 Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. - Romans 11:5-6 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered;Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.”Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised.Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us allHe did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.” - Romans 4:1-10,16,20-22 Also the entire chapter of Hebrews 11
@@jonathanvancura2080 I’m sorry, but I’m still looking for a verse that says we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, by Christ alone. Thanks. Oh and also, I don’t see where you answered my first question either.
@@jonathanvancura2080 the reason I want a verse is because if what you say is true and I absolutely MUST believe this to be saved, then I want to see it in scripture. Thanks!
Wow! Amazing I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info. That seems pretty clear salvation is conditional. For anyone who doesn’t believe this, look at the word abide in John 15. If you abide - which means to remain or continue in. If you don’t abide you will be cut off wither and be burned. How can you abide in Jesus if you were never in Jesus? The word abide destroys Calvinism.
For me to be able to manage the earth during the millennial kingdom, I will have to become manageable myself. Otherwise, how can God manage the earth through me if He doesn't know what's on my mind and whether I'll conform to His Kingdom's constitution during my conduct? "...putting you to the test, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not" (Deuteronomy 8:2, NASB). Haven't the angels left their abode and some to be judged but others to be condemned? In likewise manner, I think, humans will have to willingly choose to obey God in eternity. In that case, osas just makes no sense then.
@@Elinor.7777 well, abide in Jesus’ word, and you’ll get it right - “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”” John 8:31-32 NKJV
because Abraham obeyed My Voice, and kept My mandate, My commandments, My statutes, and My torah. Gen 26^5 emunah bivli ma'asim mėtah hi' (faith without works is dead)
Sir, if possible, please make a video in the future on the difference between the blasphemy against the Son of Man and the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
If God leads me to brother. But basically Jesus said that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit was speaking a word against the Holy Spirit, I believe that’s what it is.
@@abideintheWord ok. Thank u Sir. It means, if the Holy Spirit does a work and you ascribe it to the devil by your words, then it's the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In that case, the cessationists may be in trouble.
@@statesman6379 that’s not what the Bible says. My Bible says all blasphemies against the Son of Man (Jesus) will be forgiven - Luke 12:10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
I don’t exactly remember. If I thought about it long enough I probably would. But I believe I was just crying out to God asking Him what I needed to do. He showed me I needed to forgive and start blessing my enemies even though I really didn’t want to. Usually when you are far from God He will tell you something that deep down you don’t want to do but that you know you need to. Be blessed!
@@bluelily. ““You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:38-48 NKJV
I subscribed. Due to your truth speaking. Cause Scripture is clear. I belive salvation is by faith which, Produces works. However our salvation is secure if we remain in Christ,. You can walk away from Christ. I like how John Wesley puts it. True faith that cannot Subsist without works.
Salvation is by faith, but it’s not by faith alone. And these works do not necessarily just automatically follow faith either - th-cam.com/video/FKUKyqJiSJs/w-d-xo.html
@@abideintheWord faith alone as understood by The reformation. Was that our works doesn't have any basis for getting justified. Romans 3:28 Ephesians 2:8-9 Martin Luther who Popularized the slogan Justification by faith alone. Believed one can loose your salvation.. So essential if I trust in Christ wholly, because of my Trust God justifies me as righteous. Like how Abraham simply beloved and was credited to him as righteous. But There's a place for works. John Wesley says that yes we are justified by faith but not to the extent we negate works and sanctification. Also i don't believe works follow faith. I believe Works flow as we remain and abide in Christ . No works of our doing can get us saved. It's through faith in Christ.
@@GermoStaalfeldt it’s faith, just not faith ALONE! We have to act on our faith - ““He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’” Revelation 2:7 NKJV
Just thought of a title for a future vid that you could do that would really put the cat amongst the pigeons, JUSTIFICATION THROUGH THE WORKS OF THE LAW ! ! Then explain in the vid that the Law that a person keeps that justifies them is the Law of Christ, What do you think ? God bless from the UK .
Well A because they don’t believe in Jesus. Belief in Jesus is step one as He said He was the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him. And B Muslim’s don’t obey Jesus. Even though they may do some good works, they still don’t live up to God’s standard. Remember Jesus said if you even lust you have committed adultery in your heart already. And C they need a sacrifice to forgive them if their sins which only Jesus provides - He is the only sacrifice. And lastly Allah is a different God, He is not the same God of the Bible. The Quran calls him the “great deceiver”. Satan is the deceiver of the Bible.
@abideintheWord I would say so far we have common ground. Truth and faith in that truth are essential for salvation. Good works on their own cannot stand. But can truth and faith in it stand alone without good works or outward evidence of it? I would say truth and faith are paramount, and evidence of it is important. When are we born of the Spirit? You mentioned you had miraculous things take place, and you professed faith in Jesus but still struggled with sin. It was when you realized that more was needed that you had a rebirth and was able to gain control over the practice of sinning. Does that rebirth take place after every good work as well? For I myself feel great every time I can do something for the Lord, or is there one rebirth where we profess our faith and are sealed with the Holy Spirit? For myself, the practice of sin ended with my original rebirth. Several repetitive sins that I practiced for decades came to an end in a single moment. This could only be of the work of the Holy Spirit, I have proven time over to be way too weak to conquer these myself. This doesn't mean I may not struggle in the future, but if that were the case, what would matter most to get back on track or if I even struggled getting back on track? My actions or my faith?
And sorry, but your in huge error. Faith is accomplished by Faith Alone through Christ Alone. A child of God will naturally strive not to sin. But if you think works will save you then you are preaching a False Gospel. One that the Pharisees taught
I only preach what the Bible says. And the Bible never once says we are saved by faith alone. In fact it says we are NOT saved by faith alone. If you truly believe I am wrong, then please help me see where I am off. Because again I only preach what the Bible says. Please watch this video and let me know what I am missing. th-cam.com/video/a57LhpQjuuo/w-d-xo.html
@@abideintheWord have you not read Romans 4? And all of Roman’s? Where it was because Abraham believed? “For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,” Romans 4:2-5 nasb Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying our faith shouldn’t accompany any works or that we could live how we want to. Works will be a by product of being saved. But doing works on top of faith doesn’t save you. Works just show that your faith is genuine. But to say you must show or do works in order to be saved is a works based salvation
@@alantate25 did you watch my video friend? We must believe ALL the scriptures, not just Romans 4. Please watch my entire video and let me know if you have any questions afterwards.
I am, however, concerned about your teaching when you say you came out of "by faith alone." What do you mean by that? Salvation is by repentance and faith in Christ alone, but it is NOT a faith that abides alone. Do you agree?
Hi, I have an entire playlist on faith alone and the dangers of it. It simply isn’t found in the Bible, and Jesus nor the apostles taught it. I only believe and teach what they taught, not the reformers. Please watch - th-cam.com/play/PLAyuX7yjc8EtV9YrBU49j3S-n8Sz9HmrR.html
Do you believe we must obey the 10 commandments? Not the law of Moses. Also the commandment of love? When you say we do not obey the law of Moses do you include the 10 commandments in it? I believe we must obey the 10 commandments and the deeper love commands but not the 613 miscellaneous ones about clothing, planting etc but love your neighbor as yourself is intermingled in it. Confusing.
I agree it can be confusing and hard to understand. I believe the Bible is clear that we are freed from the Mosiac law - the entirety of it. This includes, yes, even the Ten Commandments. However, does this mean we can now commit murder and adultery? Absolutely not. We are not under the Mosiac law, we are under the law of Christ - 1 Corinthians 9:21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. Now it’s about what Christ commanded. He commanded us not to murder, commit adultery, etc. Galatians 3:24-26 So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. Hope this helps.
@@abideintheWord Jesus incorporates the moral precepts of the Law of Moses into the Law of Christ. It's like an old contract being incorporated by reference into a new contract. That's how Irenaeus describes the moral commandments applying to Christians and obviously how the Apostle Paul describes it in Romans 2 as well.
@@abideintheWord Thanks for the explanation. This whole concept confuses me. It feels like then we can cherry pick which commandments to follow. That is why I always thought it was we were freed from the miscellaneous laws and held to the ten commandments. However, the law of love your neighbor as yourself is actually mixed in with the ones about not mixing fabrics. I find Christians dishonor the Sabbath and that is one of the 10 commandments. I find this all very confusing. God writes His law on our hearts but it doesn't automatically come out without our participation. Jesus said not one jot or tittle would be removed. Yet the Gentiles were given much laxer requirements and Peter was reprimanded for behaving like a Gentile and then going backwards. And yet, it says when Jesus returns He will be worshipped from Sabbath to Sabbath (I doubt he's changed the day to Sunday, as it's Friday night to Saturday night). So many Christians buy and sell and work on the sabbath even if they think it's Sunday (as I did till a few months ago I honored the sabbath on Sunday but I refused to buy food or work on Sunday). They break it. If Jesus is going to be keeping the Sabbath during the Millennium, I believe in keeping it now. And verses say Jesus will deal with those who eat swine's flesh, yet I was always raised that all foods are declared clean. However, now that is in question. I don't have answers, just questions. So to me, I stick to the 10 commandments and any that are repeated from the other 613... well I try to. It's something I need to study more.
It’s very confusing and difficult to understand. But nowhere in the entire Bible does it ever break up the law into these different categories (I. e. Moral law, civil law, etc.). This is all completely a man-made invention. It’s simply not biblical. When the Bible talks about the Law, it’s talking about ALL of the law, every single bit of it including the Ten Commandments. To say anything else you have absolutely zero biblical precedent for. Quite literally you would be inventing categories so that you could keep part of the law when the Bible tells us over and over again that we are NOT under the law - any of it - period (the Mosiac law that is) which includes the Ten Commandments. Check this video out from Y-City on the Sabbath I think it may help - th-cam.com/video/ikFkZkA3OqY/w-d-xo.html
You missed one extremely important point. That if you were a true Christian and you continued in willful sin, that God would DISCIPLINE YOU! He disciplines those who He loves!
Yes exactly. God does truly discipline his children who fall in sin
Yes, He does discipline His children. But that doesn't mean we will take our chastisement as good, but become bitter, or harden our hearts. We still have free will.
Great message brother. If you think about it, having to actually DO things in faith keeps us nice and busy so that our focus is on our Father's business, bearing fruit instead of just being idle where we can easily be tempted to sin ‼️ So having God-given assignments is truly such a GREAT blessing. When we obey not only are we pleasing God but it helps us stay on the narrow road that leads to eternal life! Plus He gives us peace and joy when we obey and abide in him as well.. He just so good 🙏 OSAS ppl might think it's burdensome to obey but it's so actually so fulfilling and just feels right
Amen. It is a blessing to serve God, not a curse as some people almost make it seem! I’ll tell you one thing - the faith alone, don’t do any works gospel… guess what it led me to? To not do any works and be lazy. Imagine that! Being told you shouldn’t do any works or you will be “working your way to hell” made me not want to do any works. I mean, after all, they told me there was nothing left to do, it had all already been done on the cross 2,000 years ago, all I had to DO was to trust in that fact! No wonder there are so many lazy unfruitful Christians around!!!
@@abideintheWord exactly, sometimes it feels like there are more lukewarm Christians than there are atheists smh but our obedience Lord willing will wake people up!
Nowhere in the Bible does it call us sinners - not once! If you are a sinner then you are going to hell!
Second, the Holy Spirit is not an “it” He is a He. The Holy Spirit is a person who has emotions and can be grieved. He is not a force or something.
Third, I want you to change your screen name because you are terrible testimony to that verse. Just wicked! That verse rebukes you and says that God has made it where you don’t HAVE to sin!!! Praise God that verse says we don’t have to sin. Sin is a choice you can’t blame it on your flesh and tell Jesus your flesh just made you do it. No that won’t work. We are coworkers with God and we must cooperate with Him.
Paul told Timothy to keep HIMSELF pure. How much more clear can this be for you?
“Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.”
I Timothy 5:22 NKJV
The Holy Spirit is called the Helper, not the doer. He isn’t going to force us to make ourselves pure. We have to make ourselves pure.
@@MakeItHomeSafe I didn’t block or delete your comment. TH-cam has been doing that if you copy and paste things I believe. But it wasn’t me. And no I didn’t sin. I don’t need to condemn you. The Bible already condemns you and says sinners will not go to heaven. You say you are a sinner, so your own words will condemn you.
I think the biggest problem today is that people generalize the sin in their lives and say something like “everyone is a sinner”. They don’t name their sin. It is a way they don’t have to acknowledge it. Then when someone comes around and calls their obvious sin an obvious sin, they balk and get offended, puff themselves up with pride, and then out of their mouths come the words that contradict the Lord. Instead of being humble and repenting, giving glory to God for revealing the truth to them through His few faithful people. The worst are the Christians denying God’s testimony. I have reason to believe they will actually be judged harsher than an unbeliever. They are perverted and have everything backwards.
It is true, without faith, we cannot please God. But if we aren’t pleasing God then our “faith” is in vain. As born again saints, we should live to glorify God not in words, but in truth and in deed.
Oh for sure they will be judged harsher -
Luke 12:47-48
And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
@@abideintheWord one day they will probably shoot the messengers. I have less Christian friends now then I did as an unbeliever.
@@saltlight7487 yup. Like Cain killed able. And why did he do it? Because his deeds were evil but his brother’s deeds were righteous -
1 John 3:12
We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous.
@christsavesreadromans1096 how did they view it?
If someone says they have faith in Jesus Christ, it must be the faith of our father Abraham. Before God said to Abraham in Genesis 15:6; That Abram believed in Him and God accounted it to him for righteousness…Did Abraham have any work at all before God made that statement?
If you said no, you would be absolutely wrong! When God first spoke to Abram in Genesis 12:1; He told Abram to leave his fathers house and go to a land that He would show him. Abram obeyed God and left his fathers house! He also showed his obedience to God along the way, one of them being by giving tithe to Melchizedek! Abram was showing his faith in God by his works before God said that Abram believed in Him and God accounted it to him for righteousness in Genesis 15:6.
Now correlate true biblical faith (the faith of Abraham) to this statement in Romans 4:
Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised.
Romans 4:9-12
Notice at the very end of this verse that it says that righteousness will be imputed (accounted) to us who walk in the steps of faith that our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised? Notice that Abraham was walking in the steps of faith while he was uncircumcised before God accounted it to him for righteousness!! Walking certainly implies doing! Faith is doing, faith is work!!!!!
Yes, the Bible teaches against works salvation. You are not saved by your works. However, what works is the apostle Paul constantly addressing in the New Testament? He is coming against keeping the works of the law (Mosaic Law) and circumcision for salvation! He is not coming against the works of faith! Our father Abraham showed works of faith, not works of the law!
This is what I showed in my Works Salvation series that I did recently on my TH-cam channel. So many people are so deceived about what the apostle Paul is addressing in the New Testament. The Lord is leading me to do a series in my church, in the future, on what is true biblical faith. The faith of our father Abraham.
HE WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR, LET HIM HEAR!!!!!!
Well put. Thanks brother!
@@abideintheWord You’re welcome brother! All glory to God!
@@Y-CityPreachers the thing is, that just as in the new testament also in the old testament God was working in Abraham both to will and to work for his good pleasure, and because this was the case the glory belongs to God for the justification that came through Abrahams obedience .
@@darrengordon8221 I do agree that all glory belongs to God. However, where does it say in the Bible that God was working in Abraham both to will and work for His good pleasure? Genesis 15:6 does not say that. God did not give Abraham the faith, belief, or works of faith. Abraham chose that for himself. It says that Abraham believed Him and God accounted to him for righteousness. It doesn’t say that God was working in him to do the work. Abraham chose to obey God.
I know where you’re getting that language from. It’s from this biblical verse, However, I will quote it in its context:
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12-13
Notice it says to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling? Who’s job is it for us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? Is it God’s or ours? He is telling us to do the work! So it is up to us to obey God and do the work.
Now yes, the second part says it is God working in us both to will and do for His good pleasure. Of course I agree with that. It’s God Spirit in us, giving us the power to obey Him in all things…ie…living holy. We couldn’t live holy and walk like Jesus without Him living in us. However, that does not mean that God makes us a robot. It is still up to us to obey Him and do the work in faith. The power is within us, it is up to us to submit to that power and apply that power.
@@darrengordon8221 God helps us, works in us, through us, for us, and along side us. But it’s WITH our cooperation. We must cooperate in the process, He will not just do it all for us.
We never overcome sin!
Jesus did that for us!
Jesus overcame sin in order to give us the ability to follow in His footsteps and overcome it as well, you heretic.
What? My Bible tells me that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. How dare you blaspheme the name of Jesus you wicked serpent!!!
Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’
You do not have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying. Wake up you wicked Gnostic slave of satan!
Romans 6:18
and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.
You deny the blood of Jesus!!!
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
@@abideintheWord you talking to me???
You BOTH completely misunderstood my comment!
Jesus became what we are, on the cross, so we can become like Him ( clothed in His Righteousness), THROUGH Him!!!
BECAUSE of Him, we are redeemed, sanctified, cleansed, forgiven, and Born Again, and like Him, resurrected!!!!
But even as born again Christians, we still sin every day ( even thoughts and entertaining a thought we dabble with or whatever… or under our breath, getting red hot angry at a rude driver, etc)…
But we are forgiven Through Jesus!
Jesus overcame the debt of sin FOR US!!!
We are set Free!!!
His Grace is forever!
But sometimes we need our sword sharpened!
Understand my meaning now???
I didn’t blasphemy my Lord!!!
You only JUDGED me wrongly!!!
Good day!!
No, YOU still sin and disobey God every single day. Don’t speak for everyone.
I was living a one foot out the door christian life for 17 years my wife had been in a 3 year relationship with another man and we have 2 kids. I've always struggled with my sin. While all that infidelity was taking place God sent me to Jeremiah, i believe i read Jeremiah 2 and 3 and it really put myself in the roll of the one being the one committing adultery to God himself. Really woke me up because he was allowing me to feel the same pain that he felt for me. Just goes to show the Lord God puts these terrible situations in our life for our good and growth. Just thought id share that little revelation I received the other day. Thanks for all your videos brother they are extremely needed.
Praise the Lord brother. Thank you for the encouragement. It’s always so good to hear others walking with the Lord and waking to righteousness!
Faith alone is partial teaching of the full gospel leaving out extremely important teachings that will lead to saving faith.
It’s like if you were teaching people to make a pie, and you go to one place where they were trying to make pie without dough. And you told them no, you must have dough to make a pie. Well you saying that you need dough to make a pie is in NO WAY saying that they ONLY need dough and nothing else is required. No you still need the filling, sugar, etc. They could turn around and twist my words and say that I said that they ONLY needed dough, but That would be incorrect I never said only. All I said was they needed dough, which is completely true. But that’s not ALL they need.l to make a pie. If they would just get the word “alone” out of their vocabulary.
Thank you for keeping the comments section open. For discussion, questions & even different interpretations. Surely, this is a labor of love for God & neighbors. God bless you. You clearly speak with conviction & sincerity.
Amen brother, our confessions and actions, must lineup with the word of God. I have heard many Christians say they are still sinner's, and as long as they are in this body of flesh,they will always sin. This is an example of a confession of unbelief, because it doesn't lineup with the word of God. Getting drunk, getting high,are actions of unbelief, because they don't lineup with the word of God. I'am a new creature in Christ Jesus, and I have Repented and turned from alcohol and marijuana, should be there confession and actions. It is common sense,even a child can understand it.
My 7 year old girl understands, but yet most Christians of several decades can’t see that you must ACT your faith and it’s not faith alone. Well, if you believe in faith alone, then you are saying that a DEAD FAITH saves you! What nonsense!!!
1 john 1 ; 8…7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
@@julieharrington9912 wait a minute, your telling me I need to walk in the light? You mean I have to actually… DO something! What are you preaching works?!?
Oh wait, that’s a Bible verse. Lol.
As I am listening my kids are listening to Mr. Rogers saying (paraphrased) here are some blocks. If I imagine a tower will it appear? No, I have to build it. And then he sings the song “you can know who did it cause you did it you did it you did it” Not apart from God of course who gives us all our abilities and His Holy Spirit to empower us to do the impossible and commands us to obey him, but it was a cool parallel. It’s the “no play allowed” episode if anyone is curious
I never really believed in osas but I knew that it was hard to achieve Gods perfection. I knew we couldn't do it on our own.
It is hard apart from the Holy Spirit. But with God ALL things are possible! Praise God!!!
I thank God for you and the truth you shamelessly preach.
Keep going brother.
The truth is refreshing.
Glory to God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Praise the Lord brother! Thank you for the encouraging words. Be blessed!
New subscriber here! Thank you for sharing that testimony. It is very similar to mine. Because of popular teaching and preaching that we don't need to try and just have faith alone, I was trapped by sin. I had to start reading the Bible for myself and reject that message in order to overcome all the sin in my life.
Jesus and the apostles never preached the message of “just sit back and relax, Jesus already paid it all, your past present and future sins are covered”. They preached to STRIVE to enter through the narrow gate, difficult is the way that leads to life, so be DILIGENT, and make every effort to confirm your calling. Be blessed!
Thank you. You said it clear and simple to understand. Keep on doing the good work. Blessings 🙌
Thank you for sharing, brother! Very encouraging and edifying 😊🙏
Thank you sister! Be blessed!
Amen, that's what I call a good piece of meat! haha. Thanks Adam, I always love to hear sisters and brothers testimonies for the edification and strengthening of the faith of the Saints!
Otherwise, this morning I received a text message from a "Christian channel", saying : "He who respects God finds a way out of every situation". Ecclesiastes 7:18.
I was a little perplexed and went to check, in fact the correct verse is: "For he that feareth God shall come forth of them all". FEAR (phobos)! Not RESPECT! They are constantly trying to modify the Word of God because they can't stand it as it is written!
I actually did a video on how they try to swap fear (phobeo) out with respect. Check it out!
th-cam.com/video/bAp092oug_4/w-d-xo.html
@@abideintheWord Great, I'll go check it out!
Yep.ive heard the word fear in an article by gotquestions and the person who wrote it said "it doesn't mean fear as in a dictator but reverence/respect"
Thank you I really need to hear this. AMEN
I was thought just have faith and you will become more holy accidentally than you ever would on purpose what a lie I lived in sin for 12 years after I was born again and cant blame no one but me, now I'm on my way back and its all because of stepping out to activate my faith Going through the hole bible verse by verse meditate on God word day and night sin that had me in bondage for years is gone thank you Jesus ,also the word tells us to confess our sins one to another so we can be healed because they are no longer in the darkness but you have to know who you are confessing them to I did to my wife.
this is me and my wife account my name is Bert
Praise God He led you out of that!!! People are told that God will eventually free them, they stay in the sin for years, and eventually their consciences become so seared and they go so deep into deception it’s almost impossible to ever bring them out -
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
yes, you have to take some action to break bad habits, etc. but you don't take action for your salvation. Faith Alone is true for your salvation, but when they tell you to "Believe and Sin will fall off" that doesn't make sense b/c in the Spirit we are sinless in the sight of God thru our Faith in Christ. You were trying to break sin from your flesh, which is good and does require action...
There's a difference between the Spirit and the Flesh; there's a difference between your salvation and your sanctification of the flesh. When you were trying to break free from your bad habits, that didn't mean you still were not saved, b/c it is by Faith we are saved. And when you're caught in some bad habits of the flesh you need to get free from, then yes you do need to take some action to get free from, but just b/c you had bad habits doesn't affect your salvation (assuming you had placed your faith in Christ)...
If you think that when you broke those bad habits that that is what gave you salvation...then think about this:
the Bible says we should be perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect; the Word says Christ is coming back for His Bride without wrinkle or blemish, which translates to perfection...
Now, when you broke free from those bad habits, are you now perfect? No. You STILL have a blemish somewhere that disqualifies you from perfection; and if you're not perfect you cannot be part of the Bride of Christ (the church)...
So, how are we perfect? We are perfect by acquiring the Imputed Righteousness of Christ, which covers us when we place our Faith in Christ...so, now in the SPIRIT we are deemed Righteous in the Sight of God; our Spirit is now deemed Perfect in the Sight of God...and it is our Spirit that will be judged; NOT our flesh!
So, when we place our Faith in Christ and are Spirit is now made new, that doesn't mean we still won't have some sin of the flesh; our flesh will still be rotten and will have sin; our flesh cannot be redeemed; that is why our flesh goes back to the Earth when we die; and what happens when we die? Our SPIRIT detaches from our Flesh! And then our spirit is broken into two categories: you are either a Believer - or an Unbeliever; those are the only two choices! You Believed - or you didn't. That is it.
And your Spirit will live for eternity, either in Heaven with God, or in the Lake burning forever. But either way, our Spirit lives for eternity. Our flesh on the other hand does not; our flesh goes back to the earth; it does not enter eternity. Our Spirit enters eternity; not our flesh...
And what you were combating was sin of your flesh; but defeating the sin of your flesh does not determine the status of your salvation. Your flesh will not be judged; your flesh will stay with the earth. It is your Spirit that will be judged. And your Spirit will be judged based on if you Believed or not; did you place your Faith in Christ, or not; Are you a Believer or an Unbeliever?
Why it didn't make sense for your old church counselor(s) to tell you to believe and sin would fall off is b/c you were trying to combat sin of your flesh - but yet they were giving you advice how to be saved. but they are separate.
When you Believe and place your Faith in Christ, yes, Sin will fall off in the Spirit b/c Sin has been washed in the Blood of Jesus...
Keep in mind that there are Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and even New-Agers who break free from sins of the flesh; but we know that can't save us; it is our Faith in Christ that saves us; it is the Blood He Shed on the Cross that saves us....
This is why people will be surprised who actually makes Heaven, and who does not. B/c many Christians do not actually have Faith in Christ to save them; they are trusting in their own ability to combat sins of their flesh, and when they stop bad habits they think that that confirms they have salvation and right standing with God. But it is only thru Faith in Christ we have right standing with God...
If it was as simple as combating our flesh, Jesus would not have needed to go to the Cross for us b/c we could just earn our salvation thru our performance. But we're not capable of achieving this, which is why Jesus had to go to the Cross and Shed His Blood in order for us to be reconciled back to God.
We don’t take any action for our salvation? Please watch this video -
th-cam.com/video/a57LhpQjuuo/w-d-xo.html
These are the 5 core doctrines of Christianity. All of which are absolutely essential.
1. The Trinity: God is one "What" and three "Whos" with each "Who" possessing all the attributes of Deity and personality.
2. The Person of Jesus Christ: Jesus is 100% God and 100% man for all eternity.
3. The Second Coming: Jesus Christ is coming bodily to earth to rule and judge.
4. Salvation: It is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
5. The Scripture: It is entirely inerrant and sufficient for all Christian life.
Where does it say in the Bible anything about there being only 5 core tenants which are essential for salvation?
Also, please show me a scripture where it says by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Thanks.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,not of works, lest anyone should boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9
Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. - Romans 11:5-6
What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered;Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.”Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised.Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us allHe did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.” - Romans 4:1-10,16,20-22
Also the entire chapter of Hebrews 11
@@jonathanvancura2080 I’m sorry, but I’m still looking for a verse that says we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, by Christ alone. Thanks.
Oh and also, I don’t see where you answered my first question either.
@@jonathanvancura2080 the reason I want a verse is because if what you say is true and I absolutely MUST believe this to be saved, then I want to see it in scripture. Thanks!
Did you know that the word "if" shows up about 1634 times in the NKJV, if I didn't miscount. That demonstrates it's very conditional.
Wow! Amazing I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info. That seems pretty clear salvation is conditional. For anyone who doesn’t believe this, look at the word abide in John 15. If you abide - which means to remain or continue in. If you don’t abide you will be cut off wither and be burned. How can you abide in Jesus if you were never in Jesus? The word abide destroys Calvinism.
For me to be able to manage the earth during the millennial kingdom, I will have to become manageable myself.
Otherwise, how can God manage the earth through me if He doesn't know what's on my mind and whether
I'll conform to His Kingdom's constitution during my conduct? "...putting you to the test, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not" (Deuteronomy 8:2, NASB).
Haven't the angels left their abode and some to be judged but others to be condemned? In likewise manner, I think, humans will have to willingly choose to obey God in eternity. In that case, osas just makes no sense then.
This is a great vid, thank you and God bless . 👍
Thank you! I really needed to hear this!
Praise the Lord!
@@abideintheWord thanks brother! I just really want to get it right!!!
@@Elinor.7777 well, abide in Jesus’ word, and you’ll get it right -
“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.””
John 8:31-32 NKJV
Amen ❤️❤️
Synergy ❤
All over this video and the bible, it says believe Jesus , the one who said to turn from WICKED pleasure
“Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death.””
John 8:51 NKJV
Good one! Thank you Sir
Thank You Brother 🙏
because Abraham obeyed My Voice, and kept My mandate, My commandments, My statutes, and My torah.
Gen 26^5
emunah bivli ma'asim mėtah hi'
(faith without works is dead)
Thank you 🙏🏻
This is excellent.
Will share this
Sir, if possible, please make a video in the future on the difference between the blasphemy against the Son of Man and the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
If God leads me to brother. But basically Jesus said that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit was speaking a word against the Holy Spirit, I believe that’s what it is.
@@abideintheWord ok. Thank u Sir. It means, if the Holy Spirit does a work and you ascribe it to the devil by your words, then it's the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
In that case, the cessationists may be in trouble.
@@deepjoydeb4330 I believe cessationists are in BIG trouble. They do not BELIEVE the word for one.
May their eyes be opened.
@@statesman6379 that’s not what the Bible says. My Bible says all blasphemies against the Son of Man (Jesus) will be forgiven -
Luke 12:10
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Hi Adam, you mentioned you locked yourself in a room to get right with God. What exactly did you pray?
I don’t exactly remember. If I thought about it long enough I probably would. But I believe I was just crying out to God asking Him what I needed to do. He showed me I needed to forgive and start blessing my enemies even though I really didn’t want to. Usually when you are far from God He will tell you something that deep down you don’t want to do but that you know you need to. Be blessed!
@@abideintheWord How do i bless my enemies ?
@@bluelily. ““You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
Matthew 5:38-48 NKJV
I subscribed. Due to your truth speaking.
Cause Scripture is clear.
I belive salvation is by faith which, Produces works. However our salvation is secure if we remain in Christ,. You can walk away from Christ.
I like how John Wesley puts it. True faith that cannot Subsist without works.
Salvation is by faith, but it’s not by faith alone. And these works do not necessarily just automatically follow faith either -
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@@abideintheWord faith alone as understood by The reformation. Was that our works doesn't have any basis for getting justified. Romans 3:28 Ephesians 2:8-9
Martin Luther who Popularized the slogan Justification by faith alone. Believed one can loose your salvation..
So essential if I trust in Christ wholly, because of my Trust God justifies me as righteous.
Like how Abraham simply beloved and was credited to him as righteous.
But There's a place for works. John Wesley says that yes we are justified by faith but not to the extent we negate works and sanctification.
Also i don't believe works follow faith. I believe Works flow as we remain and abide in Christ .
No works of our doing can get us saved. It's through faith in Christ.
@@jenex5608 sorry, but that’s just not what the Bible says. Please check this out -
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@@GermoStaalfeldt it’s faith, just not faith ALONE! We have to act on our faith -
““He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’”
Revelation 2:7 NKJV
@@GermoStaalfeldt what does that have to do with what I just said?
Just thought of a title for a future vid that you could do that would really put the cat amongst the pigeons,
JUSTIFICATION THROUGH THE WORKS OF THE LAW ! !
Then explain in the vid that the Law that a person keeps that justifies them is the Law of Christ,
What do you think ?
God bless from the UK .
I did this one a while ago. Is this what you mean?
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Also I did this one about works of the law -
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God bless!
@@abideintheWord just watched it, nice one 😊👍
Why is it that a Muslim who prays 5 times a day and obeys and does good works not worthy of the Kingdom?
Well A because they don’t believe in Jesus. Belief in Jesus is step one as He said He was the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him. And B Muslim’s don’t obey Jesus. Even though they may do some good works, they still don’t live up to God’s standard. Remember Jesus said if you even lust you have committed adultery in your heart already. And C they need a sacrifice to forgive them if their sins which only Jesus provides - He is the only sacrifice. And lastly Allah is a different God, He is not the same God of the Bible. The Quran calls him the “great deceiver”. Satan is the deceiver of the Bible.
@abideintheWord I would say so far we have common ground. Truth and faith in that truth are essential for salvation. Good works on their own cannot stand. But can truth and faith in it stand alone without good works or outward evidence of it? I would say truth and faith are paramount, and evidence of it is important. When are we born of the Spirit? You mentioned you had miraculous things take place, and you professed faith in Jesus but still struggled with sin. It was when you realized that more was needed that you had a rebirth and was able to gain control over the practice of sinning. Does that rebirth take place after every good work as well? For I myself feel great every time I can do something for the Lord, or is there one rebirth where we profess our faith and are sealed with the Holy Spirit? For myself, the practice of sin ended with my original rebirth. Several repetitive sins that I practiced for decades came to an end in a single moment. This could only be of the work of the Holy Spirit, I have proven time over to be way too weak to conquer these myself. This doesn't mean I may not struggle in the future, but if that were the case, what would matter most to get back on track or if I even struggled getting back on track? My actions or my faith?
Amen
And sorry, but your in huge error. Faith is accomplished by Faith Alone through Christ Alone. A child of God will naturally strive not to sin. But if you think works will save you then you are preaching a False Gospel. One that the Pharisees taught
I only preach what the Bible says. And the Bible never once says we are saved by faith alone. In fact it says we are NOT saved by faith alone. If you truly believe I am wrong, then please help me see where I am off. Because again I only preach what the Bible says. Please watch this video and let me know what I am missing.
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@@abideintheWord have you not read Romans 4? And all of Roman’s? Where it was because Abraham believed?
“For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,”
Romans 4:2-5 nasb
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying our faith shouldn’t accompany any works or that we could live how we want to. Works will be a by product of being saved. But doing works on top of faith doesn’t save you. Works just show that your faith is genuine. But to say you must show or do works in order to be saved is a works based salvation
@@abideintheWord please let me know how Romans 4 doesn’t say that it was because he believed that made him right with God
@@alantate25 did you watch my video friend? We must believe ALL the scriptures, not just Romans 4. Please watch my entire video and let me know if you have any questions afterwards.
free from what sin? also you did ask if it could be all God doing everything in us and yes that is logically possible minute 7:25 of the video.
That can’t be logically possible. I’ll prove it. Do you still sin? Is that you or do you want to blame it on God?
I am, however, concerned about your teaching when you say you came out of "by faith alone." What do you mean by that?
Salvation is by repentance and faith in Christ alone, but it is NOT a faith that abides alone. Do you agree?
Hi, I have an entire playlist on faith alone and the dangers of it. It simply isn’t found in the Bible, and Jesus nor the apostles taught it. I only believe and teach what they taught, not the reformers. Please watch -
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Please fight to be a pastor and hold fast to the teaching you teach now which is biblical.
God bless you brother.
Do you believe we must obey the 10 commandments? Not the law of Moses. Also the commandment of love? When you say we do not obey the law of Moses do you include the 10 commandments in it? I believe we must obey the 10 commandments and the deeper love commands but not the 613 miscellaneous ones about clothing, planting etc but love your neighbor as yourself is intermingled in it. Confusing.
I agree it can be confusing and hard to understand. I believe the Bible is clear that we are freed from the Mosiac law - the entirety of it. This includes, yes, even the Ten Commandments. However, does this mean we can now commit murder and adultery? Absolutely not. We are not under the Mosiac law, we are under the law of Christ -
1 Corinthians 9:21
To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.
Now it’s about what Christ commanded. He commanded us not to murder, commit adultery, etc.
Galatians 3:24-26
So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.
Hope this helps.
@@abideintheWord
Jesus incorporates the moral precepts of the Law of Moses into the Law of Christ. It's like an old contract being incorporated by reference into a new contract. That's how Irenaeus describes the moral commandments applying to Christians and obviously how the Apostle Paul describes it in Romans 2 as well.
@@abideintheWord Thanks for the explanation. This whole concept confuses me. It feels like then we can cherry pick which commandments to follow. That is why I always thought it was we were freed from the miscellaneous laws and held to the ten commandments. However, the law of love your neighbor as yourself is actually mixed in with the ones about not mixing fabrics. I find Christians dishonor the Sabbath and that is one of the 10 commandments. I find this all very confusing. God writes His law on our hearts but it doesn't automatically come out without our participation. Jesus said not one jot or tittle would be removed. Yet the Gentiles were given much laxer requirements and Peter was reprimanded for behaving like a Gentile and then going backwards. And yet, it says when Jesus returns He will be worshipped from Sabbath to Sabbath (I doubt he's changed the day to Sunday, as it's Friday night to Saturday night). So many Christians buy and sell and work on the sabbath even if they think it's Sunday (as I did till a few months ago I honored the sabbath on Sunday but I refused to buy food or work on Sunday). They break it. If Jesus is going to be keeping the Sabbath during the Millennium, I believe in keeping it now. And verses say Jesus will deal with those who eat swine's flesh, yet I was always raised that all foods are declared clean. However, now that is in question. I don't have answers, just questions. So to me, I stick to the 10 commandments and any that are repeated from the other 613... well I try to. It's something I need to study more.
It’s very confusing and difficult to understand. But nowhere in the entire Bible does it ever break up the law into these different categories (I. e. Moral law, civil law, etc.). This is all completely a man-made invention. It’s simply not biblical. When the Bible talks about the Law, it’s talking about ALL of the law, every single bit of it including the Ten Commandments. To say anything else you have absolutely zero biblical precedent for. Quite literally you would be inventing categories so that you could keep part of the law when the Bible tells us over and over again that we are NOT under the law - any of it - period (the Mosiac law that is) which includes the Ten Commandments.
Check this video out from Y-City on the Sabbath I think it may help -
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@@abideintheWord Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it and the link.
What exactly did you do to activate the faith
What do you mean “activate” the faith?