Yes, and with belief comes: action. Action as Jesus mentioned at Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13 BI don't disagree. But to finish quoting James before the above quote, "Faith without works is dead". Just believing is not the point of faith.
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Yes, and with belief comes: action. Action as Jesus mentioned at Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13 BI don't disagree. But to finish quoting James before the above quote, "Faith without works is dead". Just believing is not the point of faith.
I think that is a misapplication of what James talked about. Salvation is not by works lest any man should boast. Or, as Jesus said, "whoever believes will not be condemned". John 3I don't disagree. But to finish quoting James before the above quote, "Faith without works is dead". Just believing is not the point of faith.
'believes' by enduring to the end - Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13; John 5:24 - belief requires action - Matthew 24:14I think that is a misapplication of what James talked about. Salvation is not by works lest any man should boast. Or, as Jesus said, "whoever believes will not be condemned". John 3
Yes... but for salvation, the action is confession as dictated by Jesus and Paul.'believes' by enduring to the end - Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13; John 5:24 - belief requires action - Matthew 24:14
Yes... but for salvation, the action is confession as dictated by Jesus and Paul. Now, if you are saved, put some action to it.
what is the "enduring" effort?I like that you mentioned "if" you are saved,.......
A lot of people I find have ignored the little word "if" found at 1 John 1:7 "if".
So, saved people need to endure to the end - Matthew 24:13-14
According to Jesus I find Jesus informs us that there are both: genuine 'wheat' Christians and fake 'weed/tares' Christians.Wrong question, or at least poorly worded. Christians aren't real or fake, Christians are false or "True™ Christians", like in "True Scotsman".
Endure faithful to either the end of one's life, or be found enduring faithfully at Jesus' coming Glory Time of separation as found at Matthew 25:31-34,37. - Matthew 24:13-14; Mark 13:13what is the "enduring" effort?
Sorry, I don't know how to extract values from the passages you quoted, can you connect some dots for me?
Being a Christian primarily requires repentance - one must be convicted of their sin first, in order to appreciate the need of salvation or a saviour.What beliefs do you think makes someone a Christian?
I think it's all about accepting Christ as Lord:
Do you agree or disagree with this?
- Christ is God
- Christ saves
If so, why?
Can you think of anything else, that defines a Christian?
No...And fourthly, it is blasphemy to claim that Jesus was God
I wonder what is to disagree with "Christ is the end of the Law " as found at Romans 10:4 _____________
I find Jesus is speaking at Matthew 5:17 that Jesus says that he came to fulfill the Law.
I also find that Paul at Romans 7:6 said we have been delivered/released from the Law.....
Sure Paul could agree at Romans 7:16 the Law was fine after all the Golden Rule comes from at Leviticus 19:18.
So, Jews under the Mosaic Law if applied properly/ lawfully the Law was fine - 1 Timothy 1:8-11
Christians apply and consent to Christ's ransom as the means for salvation - Galatians 2:16; Galatians 3:13
Please notice 'were' is in the 'past tense' that is used by Paul at Galatians 4:5
And Paul wrote at Ephesians 2:15 that Jesus abolished the Law....
Paul also wrote at Colossians 2:14 that the Law was erased.....
I don't imagine a salvation of works whatsoever. That's not how I applied it. How I applied it is how James meant it, and how Jesus stated it, "By their fruits you shall know them". If you claim faith, your fruits will tells the truth of that faith. That's all that is meant.I think that is a misapplication of what James talked about. Salvation is not by works lest any man should boast. Or, as Jesus said, "whoever believes will not be condemned". John 3
Plenty of people can make themselves martys and think that is what makes them followers of Christ.Yes, and with belief comes: action. Action as Jesus mentioned at Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13 B
Strongly disagreeWhat beliefs do you think makes someone a Christian?
I think it's all about accepting Christ as Lord:
Do you agree or disagree with this?
- Christ is God
- Christ saves
@Eddi or any human NEVER gets to dictate anything about other humans their FaithIf so, why?
Can you think of anything else, that defines a Christian?
I agree please shareStrongly disagree
@Eddi or any human NEVER gets to dictate anything about other humans their Faith
I can think of a much better definition,and will share it if you agree to the above
Exactly. This is why we should not dismiss science saying the earth is 4.5 billion years old, when our guesses and calculations using the Bible only tell us it's 6000 years old.Wong calculations, wrong guesses does Not make the Bible as wrong, just the calculations or guesses as wrong.
Well, to that I can agree. It's a valid thing.But it is a valid thing to think about there must be some common defining thing, if only self identification?
But, I am glad you agree. So, I'll share my answer to "what makes a Christian"I agree please share
If law is not valid, nothing is wrong, and there is no need for salvation.
I think the law is valid. But, we should not be under it. And I think it means, if we do what the law says because we must do so, against our own will, we are under it and we are not actually good and righteous, because we do just what we are commanded to do. If we obey the law because we understand it is good, then we are not under it. Then we are free people who voluntarily do what is good and right. And I think that is what God wants, free people who want to do good and right. Not people who do right against their own evil will.
.......But as many believers usually, esp. among all Abrahamic Faiths, tend to superimpose their beliefs upon others their beliefs, as in the phrase "Jesus is the only way....for everyone"...and mind you, they flatly even refuse to add "In My Humble Opininion"...............