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Saved by Grace?? Sinners go to hell... Revelation 21:8/1 Corinthians 6:9/1 Corinthians 13:1-3

You say: “It is Christ that saves us. Nothing else matters without Him. That love comes as a RESULT of His presence in our hearts.”

Yes indeed, I agree... but not every believer possesses love for God and their neighbor in their heart (Mat.22:36-40), as I mentioned earlier... among the believers there are also murderers, pedophiles, rapists, thieves, liars, etc. who did not repent of their sins. Do you think they are saved just because they believe in Christ?

Repentance matters, Salvation is not without conditions...

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

Mark 1:15 The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. REPENT and believe the good news!”

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “REPENT and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

1 John 3:6 NO ONE WHO ABIDES IN HIM KEEPS ON SINNING; NO ONE WHO KEEPS ON SINNING HAS EITHER SEEN HIM OR KNOWN HIM.

John 5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! SIN NO MORE, that nothing worse may happen to you.”

John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, AND FROM NOW ON SIN NO MORE.”

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If faith alone in Jesus can save us, then Satan and his demons are also saved, because they, just like you and me, believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God...

Matthew 8:29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

Mark 3:11 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out,“You are the Son of God.”

Luke 4:41 And demons also came out of many, crying,“You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. EVEN THE DEMONS BELIEVE—AND SHUDDER!

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You say: “So you think Jesus isn’t enough? That He lied?”

Jesus is enough... He has opened the Door to God’s Kingdom for everyone who wants to follow in His footsteps...

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am THE WAY and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples,“IF ANYONE WOULD COME AFTER ME, LET HIM DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME.

1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, LEAVING YOU AN EXAMPLE, SO THAT YOU MIGHT FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS.

...follow in His steps

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Our Lord does not lie...MANY christians think they are saved by their faith alone, whereas the Lord says that sinners go to hell, and that ONLY A FEW ARE SAVED. That's the exact opposite...

Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him,**“LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED? ”He said to them, 24“MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO.25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer,‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’**26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, **‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’**28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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You say: “Show us the Biblical passages (not just single verses) that explain your viewpoint that works and the Law, all done by us and not by Christ, are also required in full clear context.”

The Law for Christians is the New Testament and its Commandments...

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, THAT WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. And his commandments are not burdensome.

John 14:15 IF YOU LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDS.

Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

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Even if our faith is as deep as the oceans, sinners and hardened hearts are going to hell...

Revelation 21:8 BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING, THE VILE, THE MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, THOSE WHO PRACTICE MAGIC ARTS, THE IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS—THEY WILL BE CONSIGNED TO THE FIERY LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR. This is the second death.

1 Corinthians 6:9 OR DO YOU NOT KNOW THAT WRONGDOERS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: NEITHER THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL NOR IDOLATERS NOR ADULTERERS NOR MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN. –

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I AM ONLY A RESOUNDING GONG OR A CLANGING CYMBAL. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I AM NOTHING 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I GAIN NOTHING.

Matthew 25:31-46... the separation of the sheep and the goats. Hardened hearts go to hell.

Mark 10:17-31 The rich man goes to hell because he couldn't let go of his wealth

From the passages above, we can see that there are far more conditions attached to Salvation than you claim... False promises are the reason why only a few are saved. That is why it is important that we study the Bible every day, to prevent ourselves from believing the lies that lead us to ruin. Whether or not people believe in Jesus and His Word, sinners who do not repent will go to hell. Faith alone is not enough...

Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness AND EXAMINED THE SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY TO SEE IF WHAT PAUL SAID WAS TRUE.

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 4 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 8 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

-------------------------

As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

--------------------------

The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

--------------------------

Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

---------------------------

What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

--------------------------

The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

--------------------------

Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 8 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

-------------------------

As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 8 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

--------------------------

Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

- ALSO WATCH @... SABBATH SEEKERS

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa64FM87tVr_8t5zED7nmw

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 8 days ago
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Many teachers/believers omit Bible passages or invent new ones through so-called interpretation, so that the Bible conforms to their own lifestyle, rather than their lifestyle conforming to the Bible. Believing that we are “saved by faith alone” is an example of such a grave error that leads many to destruction. Sinners cannot enter God’s Kingdom!

That is why it is important that we read and study God’s Word ourselves, so that we can face the consequences of our fate. That we do not blindly trust what Christian leaders teach us, but that we test EVERYTHING, so that we may know the Truth.

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

There is only one Word of God, yet there are thousands of denominational divisions, each presenting the Scriptures as a different story, to the delight of those who do not take God’s Will seriously, ignoring that error leads to damnation.

2 Timothy 4:3-5 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

God Bless you!

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 15 days ago
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Romans 7:14-25 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 17 days ago
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‘I think I was born gay.’ That’s what people say when they try to understand why they have developed homosexual feelings towards their fellow man or woman. The truth however, can be found in Romans chapter 1 verse 21 to 32. Reading from verse 21 it says; For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened...

A few days ago, I was on Twitter and read an interesting post. A woman had written: Not believing in God is a crime that not even satan committed. Very true. The bible says in James chapter 2 verse 19; Even the demons believe in God, and shudder. So who is the atheist? He is simply someone who does not want to accept the truth about Jesus, because he is scared of the consequences of not walking with God. Thus, he pretends that he doesn’t know him. Therefore, he doesn’t have to fear death without Christ, he doesn’t have to fear the existence of hell and all the consequences that comes with living away from God.

As we read from verse 21, it tells us that we all know God. Whether we admit it or not, we do. For even the demons believe in him and shudder. So if satan himself acknowledges the presence of God, who then can call himself an atheist, but a liar?

Now let’s see the results of not giving glory to God by walking in the path of righteousness through Jesus Christ. Reading from verse 24 it says; Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.

This implies that when we choose to live apart from the way of God, the path of Jesus Christ, he abandons us to our sinful nature. The reason why we are able to keep still and not drown in certain kinds of immorality is because the Lord Jesus holds us up. He keeps us in his grips so we do not spiral out of control. It is not merely by our strength, upbringing, that we are able to live righteously. God helps us overcome sin when we make it a point to stop sinning. When we set our hearts on the things of God, and we fight for our salvation, he enables us to remain pure.

Reading from verse 26 it says; Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. Reading from verse 27 it adds; In the same way, the men abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another.

This is the origin of homosexuality and many other kinds of sin. We are left to drown in ours sins by God, when we continually remain in them and make no effort to be free of them. Romans chapter 8 verse 5 says that; Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with teh Spirit of God have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

There is no sin that God cannot cure. We only have to take the first step; admit that we are helpless in our sin, and we want a way out. Secondly, we make genuine steps in abandoning that path that leads us into sin. Then God will take us seriously and reach out his hand to us and get us out of the pit of doom.

Romans 12 verse 2: Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. For the mind that is set on the desires of the flesh cannot be free of sin. Amen.

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 17 days ago