Does Any Of It Matter If We Just Obey The...

An even bigger question is, do you really think YOU can do that?

Joseph Botwinick

 

Even David, a man after God's own heart, failed to do as you say. After all He killed a neighbor in order to steal his wife. If David could not, what make you think you can? So, even though your proposition is commendable, it is not do-able. That is why it is absolutely essential to have faith in Jesus Christ, being 'sold out' to him, because we are not able to what you say is necessary.

 

When the crowds asked Jesus or the apostles what must they do to be saved, what was the answer.

 

If we are commanded to do something, I would hope that we would be given all we need to do it.

His commandments are not grievous.

His yoke is easy and his burden is light.

If I find that I need work in doing the commandments well or maybe I need more wisdom just to understand what they really mean, I am not going to be frustrated over a complex and mysterious debate such as this one. It doesn't mean that I am not interested. So I ask for wisdom and wait patiently.

Nevertheless, I feel right to focus on the commandments and lay those bricks upon the foundation of faith in the Christ. If I can't get that line of bricks straight and sturdy, then why try to add a row above it? When the inspector comes by, he is going to point out what is wrong with my house.

Dave.

 

If we keep the Golden Rule, yes. If we JUST keep the Golden rule? No.

As for those who say "we can't keep it". I endeavor to keep it every day. Most days, I succeed. Sometimes I fail. When I fail, I ask for giveness, and make amends. When I succeed, I recognize it, so that I may do it again, and I give thanks for succeeding.

 

But could you do this minus the convicting and sanctifying influence of the Holy Spirit?

 

CubeX,

You just made the Calvinists point. It is through Christ that we can do all things, but it is not of ourselves because we are all totally depraved in and of ourselves. Calvinists believe it is Christ who saves us and does the good work in us, and not by works lest any man should boast. This is what the Bible teaches.

Arminians teach that we are saved by God through our own work (free-will / choice). This is a works salvation which is void of Biblical teaching and full of worldly wisdom.

Joseph Botwinick

 

Me personally? Nope. It's by Grace of God, the Salvation of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit that I've got the strength and will to adhere to the GR.

 

Hi CubeX,

I always have to cook for myself. So I enjoy watching cooking shows (smile).

My grandfather was a baker with his own shop in Chicago during the depression.

It's always interesting to see someone take flour, salt, baking powder, raw eggs, sugar, cream and butter, mix them together add some heat and make something tasty.

Dave.