Work for rewards not salvation we work but HE saves us are ewe ready for Jesus?
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Yes I am, thank you. Are you? \n\n"I have such strange thoughts; Salvation is the reward. My impending doom doesn’t frighten me."\n\nPeace :)
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It says to rest not work, however Jesus did talk to some people about this subject and he asked if they would let the ox die in the ditch because it was the sabbath or if they would pull it out!  I can't remember where in the bible it is but his point was if it is important to take care of something on the sabbath then it's okay to work!
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You are blessed more than you know. Your reward is in heaven waiting on you. You are doing the right things now, working hard and serving the Lord. The others? Forget them,\nthey may appear to be most bless, but what are they doing otherwise? Example: I have a lot of money. I drive a big fancy car. I have a big house, boat and have fun all the time. I don't really care about you unless you can make me more money or happier: I get a different woman every night. I can afford all those things,
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My answer: Jesus died for my sins and gave me his free gift of salvation and eternal life. I accept that gift and choose to live my life for him. Even though my life isn't worth much it's all he asks of me. What an amazing God!!!\nP.s i'm sorry you seem to be such an angry person, gino ggg.\n    couple 2430 - you can't EARN your way into heaven' it's a free gift\n     donkey - being a nice person won't get you there!
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Wow a Christian using scripture in their thoughts on dogma- novel idea that I hope continues. I totally agree- Ephesians 2 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. Kinda hard to argue with that scripture too huh? But we must see-as James points out- that good works are a result of our faith. Not that  we need to do them to get into Heaven-but if we follow Christ- and He was a servant to all- then we will do the same. Great point!
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Ok, well let me start by saying that God loves and cares for you... He sent His son Jesus to become a curse for you, and pay your punishment on the cross!  Gods master plan from the beginning was to have Jesus come and reunite the jews and gentiles(non jews).  We need to believe in Jesus because by doing so, we acknowledge Gods ultimate power and glory.  We are now saved by grace, meaning we dont work to get to heaven, we just do by beliving in Jesus and that God rasied him from the dead.  Again this all shows Gods ultimate power.  Christianity is the only religion that is not by works.  We dont work to get to God because we cant work.  There is no path to God or becoming a 'god', but God has giving us Jesus as a bridge to Him!\n\n\nGod has given us so many signs and wonders that He still works today.  Think of the times that we have been at the right place at the right time, or someone encouraged us when we really need it, or just look at creation, and it all shows the glory of God.\n\nThe bible says that we walk by faith and not by sight.  (blindly as you say) but its not all blind, we have the holy spirit to guide us and teach us.  If we could see God, it wouldnt be faith at all.  God didnt want everyone to see him and worship him because he gave us freedom of the will... He didnt want us to be robots, programmed to worship Him.  He loves us enough to give us freedom:)!!!!!\n\nwell i hope this helps and answers your question a little.. God bless :)
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Everyone is saved regardless of what you do on Earth.  Praise Jesus and continue to pray to Him.  Go to bible studies and you will learn more about our Lord.  God bless you.
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these people were probably saved tremendously from their addictions or faults. they don't have room to compromise. our jobs as a Christian is to surround ourselves with other believers. It makes us stronger and harder to break. But there are other Christians who have the ability to communicate the GOod News about Jesus Christ in a way that doesn't shut nonbelievers out. Don't lose hope!
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No one... as all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. All we have to do is repent of our sins and accept Jesus as our personal Savior and be baptized and you would be rejoicing every moment of your life on earth and in eternity as well. The Bible says "come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest". It is He who will sustain us. Just put your trust in Him. May God Bless you richly.
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Before the world began, God saved us and called us with a holy calling (Eph.4:1 below), not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace (2 Tim.1:9, Jn.17:5, Eph.3:9, Eph.1:4 below).\n\nI believe God has purposed and given to us in Christ Jesus, before the world began, a holy calling, the works each of us is to accomplish who live by faith (Eph.2:10, Jm.2:21-26 below). \n\n\nEph.4:1I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,    \n\n2 Tim.1:9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling (Eph.4:1 above), not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus BEFORE THE WORLD BEGAN (Jn.17:5 below),\n\nJn.17:5 And now, 0 Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee BEFORE THE WORLD WAS (2 Tim.1:9 above).\n\nEph.3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship (Eph.2:14-19, Gal.3:28) of the mystery WHICH FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD HATH BEEN HID IN God (Eph.1:4 below), who created all things by Jesus Christ.\n\nEph.1:4 According as he (Christ) hath chosen us in him BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD (Eph.3:9 above, Jn.17:5 above) that we should be holy and without blame (Col.1:22 below) before him in love.\n\nEph.2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.\n\nJm.2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?\n\nJm.2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?\n\nJm.2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.\n\nJm.2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.\n\nJm.2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way?\n\nJm.2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.\n\n\n\n\nPat (ndbpsa ©)
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Yes indeed.I was studying these issues myself.Here's my conviction.Justification is only by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and it is once and for all.Let God be true and man a liar.The transaction is done once and for all.The seal is done and no one can steal it from Christ.However,if you read the book of Revelation along with Daniel you will see that in the white throne judgement the believers in Christ and those who have rejected Christ will be separated by Christ himself like sheep is separated from goats.Which is a very sad thing and that is the reason why we Christians are supposed to be the salt of  the earth and light.So we (The believers in Christ )escape the final judgement.But all is not over.Now starts the judgement of the believers---do we enter heaven with honour or in dishonour?That is question we all need to ask now.Imagine living the rest of our lives in dishonour.Do we have any crowns to lay at His feet as our worship in eternity or not ,or shall we go empty handed standing before the Lord,with our heads hanging in shame???That is why Paul refers our life on earth like that of an athelete---breasting the tape alone will not determine our award but whether we are following the rules applicable;if an athelete does not follow rules of the race then imagine after running the race and comming 1st only to be told publicly he is disqualified for the award.That is very sad indeed!!!There are many more illustrations from every day life given in the Bible from which we all can understand simply.I believe God did not give His Word to us to keep it as a secret,his love for mankind was made a public spectacle when Christ gave his life on the cross willingly (and yet the world rejects it so much tragecally!!)so that you and I and all those who believe may not perish but have everlasting life.We are now co-heirs with Christ, therefore we inherit the Kingdom of heaven, not because of our deeds but by the act of Christ on the Cross.He gave us the authority to His children therefore we will live with him in heaven after our life on earth is over.Capture the image of the scene of the rupture!!!Oh! Death where is your sting!!!It is so powerful.He loves people His creation that he does not want even one to perish but it is we who reject His salvation for mankind.Jesus is a thorough gentleman, he never forces His way into anyone's life.His love is for the asking only.His heart is to preserve. I love The Word of God because it is so alive and speaking to me even in this decade.I also trust that  even as you seek the many question if you seek with all your heart He shall reveal it and The Truth shall set you free indeed.So the bottom line is whether we will enter heaven in honour or in shame?Amen.
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God is Just and cannot change. The wages of sin is death and Jesus has died for his people (shed His blood). That sacrifice is acceptable to God as payment for all our sin (even sin we will still commit) Because God is just He can no longer hold our sin against us if Christ has paid for them. Be careful you don't view this as an excuse to sin. Romans teaches us those who think this way are not saved or forgiven. Those n Christ will try to please Him.
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Ephesians 2:8-9..."For by grace are ye saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast".\nWorks follow naturally as evidence of salvation, not to obtain it.
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I agree in an obscure way. I believe that it is a sin to put our own needs first instead of doing what Jesus says to do and that is to love our neighbor as ourselves. If we all did that there would be no poverty, but Jesus knows everything; thus He knows that man will love ourselves most....which causes some to be rich and more to be poor.
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Jesus told us no one will know the day or the hour. Only God knows. It is up to us to live each day as if the LORD is coming today. You're right, it's not too late for the nonbelievers to claim Jesus as their LORD and Savior. Let us pray for them to open their hearts to the LORD each and every day.
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This is a toughie for me. \n\nI admire your work, and that youd put your life on the line for it. You are no doubt a good person. \n\nBut, yes my belief, in the Bible, and Jesus as the Savior, the way into heaven, and taken the given fact you probably have heard of him (if not, its a diffrent story), and have chosen not to believe, would mean you would be bound for hell. However, I like to think, with no scriptural refrence here, maybe God would let people in for their works, and until we actually DIE, we cant know for sure.\n\nPlease no hate mail, just answering the question honestly.
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"To whom much is given much will be expected."  Remember the story of the poor woman at the Temple who gave her last two pennies?  Her contribution counted far more than the huge donations of the wealthy men.  Also, we are told, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.  But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be."  Finally, Jesus says "the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those that find it."  \n\nSo my take on it?  VERY hard for wealthy people to get into heaven.  My reasoning is that these people are unwilling to give away their wealth to those who need it.  When they have the means, they turn their back on the poor.  Yes, I know that frequently the wealthy give huge sums to Church or charity, but this is very little compared to what they posess.  Jesus told the wealthy man - who, remember, was a good Jew who kept the Commandments - to sell off everything he owned and give the proceeds to the poor.  People who cannot do that to the extent that they are still living in luxary are attempting to serve two masters, which is impossible.