Titus 3 KJV
(5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Yeah.....'NOT'.
Titus 3 KJV
(5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
So he had something to put between Romans 5 & 7.Would you care to give me in 1 or 2 sentences Paul's purpose of writing Romans 6?
Thanks in advance.
The more I study the NT the more WARNINGS I see,
but all the while … most pastors are preaching GRACE!
Most of the NT was written to born-again Christians in the churches,
so many warnings were written to YOU (if indeed you are born-again).
However, most believers today are blind to them (for several reasons).
Dozens of verses WARN: If you choose to keep on sinning without
serious confession and repentance (sincere regret and desire to change),
you will fall from grace and forfeit your salvation!
• “… everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” (1 John 2:29)
• “… whoever (reverentially) fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him”
(Acts 10:35)
• “… you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether (slaves) of sin leading to death,
OR (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness … so now present your members as slaves
of righteousness for holiness … the wages of sin is (eternal) death” (Romans 6:16, 19, 23)
• “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death
the (sinful) deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by God’s Spirit,
these are sons of God.” (Romans 8:13-14)
• Jesus warned: And these (the unrighteous) will go away into everlasting punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life.” (Matthew 25:46)
• “To not obey is to not believe” is taught in Hebrews 3:18-19 …
which links back to the applicable examples of: sinning (3:17), rebelling (3:16),
hardening of the heart (3:15), and not remaining faithful (3:14).
• “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved,
he will receive the crown of (eternal) life … But each one is tempted when he is drawn
away by his own desires … Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;
and sin when it is full-grown brings forth (eternal) death.” (James 1:12-16)
• “Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of (eternal) life.” (Revelation 2:10)
• Everyone who is cowardly (fearful), unbelieving (includes unfaithful), abominable,
murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in
the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
• “… reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men” (2 Peter 3:7)
Yes, everyone who is ungodly will be thrown into the lake of fire!
• Jesus is coming back for:
“… a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing …
holy and without blemish.” (Ephesians 5:27)
“… holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God” (Hebrews 12:14)
• To continue your progressive sanctification unto holiness,
it is critical to regularly confess and repent of your sins …
“IF we walk in the light … the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin
… IF we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us (of) our sins
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:7-9)
This is my wanna-be signature ...
"Do you not know that
to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey,
you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether
(slaves) of sin leading to (eternal) death, or
(slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness?
... so now present your members as
slaves of righteousness for holiness." (Romans 6:16-19, NKJV)
Translation ...
Believers who are slaves of sin, who are habitual unrepentant sinners,
are facing eternal death!
They have fallen from the faith, fallen from grace, etc.
Even though they may still be intellectual believers,
they certainly are no longer to be considered "faithful" believers.
Dearest blind one ... 'tis by both that we can be saved.Titus 3 KJV
(5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done,
but according to his mercy he saved us,
by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
(Sorry to tell you ... salvation is a life-long process.)
Hint: Paul was writing to Christians.We are not slaves to sin anymore since Jesus, the last Adam; 1 Corinthians 15:45 KJV
1984 baptized into the body of Christ (by the Holy Spirit)When were you baptized by the Spirit into Christ's Body?
1984 baptized into the body of Christ (by the Holy Spirit)
1993 baptized with the Holy Spirit (by Jesus Himself)
Any idea what I'm talking about?
Thou art an enormous disgrace to those who are in great love withIt's easy to obey !!!! Just Do It !
Dearest blind one ... 'tis by both that we can be saved.
(Sorry to tell you ... salvation is a life-long process.)
As James explained fully ... 'tis by faith and works both.
'Tis all through the NT, dearest blind one.
My only question is: who is more blind, you or our very own heir?
Are you out of your mind?Yes.
Are you saved?
Are you out of your mind?
Yes.
Here we go again ...John 10:27-29 New King James Version (NKJV)
27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish;
neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all;
and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand..
1984 baptized into the body of Christ (by the Holy Spirit)
1993 baptized with the Holy Spirit (by Jesus Himself)
Any idea what I'm talking about?
I'm not your dear, and I'm not blind.Dearest blind one
Read slower, if you must.... 'tis by both that we can be saved.
Being sorry does not make you right.(Sorry to tell you ... salvation is a life-long process.)
Ummm, James was writing to the 12 tribes of Israel, not the Body of Christ.As James explained fully ... 'tis by faith and works both.
What I posted is from the NT.'Tis all through the NT, dearest blind one.
Unlike you, Heir and I do not tell the Lord Jesus Christ to scoot over and let us help Him accomplish our salvation.My only question is: who is more blind, you or our very own heir?