Matthew

[@Ethel-np4nq]

Each one of us should be mindful that what we profess is true! Just like Job all believers will be tested! And that's when we'll gonna find out how strong our faith will be.. Yes indeed! Being a Christian is not a walk in the park... Many claimed to be Christians but God is an expert cardiologist!: Isaiah 29:13 NIV The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught. Matthew 15:8-9 NIV “ ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. [9] They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’”

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

Literally what this pastor thinks this passage says, that “doing” is required, is exactly what Christ is condemning. The irony..no salvation isn’t hard to obtain. Salvation is a ((FREE GIFT)). Living as Christ is hard. Not salvation, Christ already did that for us.

[@2Chronicles714_]

Jesus destroys the free grace movement. Jesus tells us we must do more than believe, we must strive to get through the narrow gate. Luke 13:23-30 kj Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. 28There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. 29And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. 30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. The gate is narrow because the process is hard, and the perspective we need to see the entrance to the narrow gate comes only through the Savior, Christ Jesus. We don’t do it on our own but operate by the power of Christ, in us, so God receives all the glory. The goal of the narrow gate starts with repentance followed obedience to live a life that glorifies God. It may seem counterproductive to fight through the narrow gate of persecution and hardship by resting in Jesus. His burden is light, He promises. Putting it down all that entangles us is difficult! However,the possibility of missing our chance at eternity is extremely plausible if we clutch onto sinfull desires,lusts and pursuits of the world the wide gate.Destruction means a loss that produces utter ruin, perishing, and here refers to loss of eternal life with God and eternity in the lake of fire.

[@kylecorcoran6051]

Yeah but medicine can help you to be more healthy mentally or if your diabetic than an insulin shot will maintain your physical health but it’s not about health and wealth, your equating the prosperity Gospel with real life and that’s just not the case with most people. We need these things to be healthier in this kind of environment because if we’re not healthy than we could be a danger to ourselves and others.

[@soteriology1012]

John 3:16 God loved the world in this manner. He gave His only begotten Son in order that whosoever behaveth in such a manner that proveth that one believeth on Him hath eternal life? I cannot substitute "outwardly prove you believe" for "believe". Does God say "I want proof" anywhere in John? In this case belief is faith in another accomplishing the work for you not faith in your ability to prove your faith by how you live.

[@gotteskinder3746]

We can understand Mt.7:21-23 in two different ways: 1. the workers of unrighteousness are the ones that believe in Christ, but try to work their way to heaven. Thats why they say what they did in HIS name. 2. the workers of unrighteousness are the ones that believe in Christ, but still live in sin, which means living unrighteous. However, the ones that believe and still live in sin do never claim to have works in order to be justified before God. I have had so many contacts with these believers, but never ever one claimed to do good works. They all trust that they are justified by what Jesus did for them.

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

@@gotteskinder3746 it’s a great passage to weasel out the false converts and the true converts, or at least, tell if someone has fallen into false doctrine. Sadly, this guy, like most people, is interpreting the verse that “doing” for salvation is required. It’s ironic because thats exactly what Christ is condemning. The Mathew verse is describing people who believed in Christ+works. For crying out loud, the “many” in the verse were BOASTING. “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have ((WE)) not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7:22‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@gotteskinder3746]

@@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP Correct, brother.

[@wolfwatchers]

@@gotteskinder3746 Titus3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith. Romans1:17 For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “ The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 4:5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, Romans 4:6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him… Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. John3:15-17 that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.… John6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. colossians1:20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. psalm103:10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. 2 corrin 5:19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.

[@wolfwatchers]

@@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP 'God said he HE NEVER KNEW THEM ! these are unbelievers who use his name not believers who lost there way or turned there back on the lord they NEVER knew him!!

[@rudedude5688]

Not sure how an unbeliever stands before the Lord, that takes place at the white throne judgement. All believers will be judged at the judgement seat of Christ. Sorry to say but not all believers are overcomes there fore they will lose out on the reward which is the coming kingdom of God were Christ and his bride who made herself ready for the marriage of the bride groom who is Christ who will reign for a thousand years. Matt 25 shows very clearly. Not all gained the extra oil which you get by paying a price of denying your soul life while you're here. Not to mention the 5 ,2 and 1 talents that were given, 5 doubled his portion as well as the 2 talents but the 1 buried it . The Lord was not happy and took the 1 and gave to the one who had 5. All believers in Christ should have this awareness for no man knows the day or hour. Are you ready to give an answer before the Lord. Will he say well done good and faithful slave ? May God our father give all his children a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Eph.1 :17

[@wolfwatchers]

this is Israels saga and destination not the destination of the body of christ! all the obedience and endurance stuff is for and to Israel converts only ,, not the body of christ where there is NOW no jew or gentile! but there was a distinction before acts 9 since you know the circumcision verse's ill show you our scripture for us in the body! Titus3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith. Romans1:17 For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “ The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 4:5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, Romans 4:6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him… Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. John3:15-17 that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.… John6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. colossians1:20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. psalm103:10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. 2 corrin 5:19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.

[@rudedude5688]

@@wolfwatchers No question were saved not of ourselves but of what Christ has done for us. As you know many believers love the world and the Lord will only say one of two things on that day of judgement well done good and faithful slave or slothful slave. Matt. 24 45-51. Don't be fooled the Lord is not mocked it is not a matter of salvation but a growth in life which is Christ our life which began with regeneration. Not many believers realize that when the Lord Jesus comes back, He will not come as the merciful God or as the gracious Savior but a righteous Judge. Therefore, we must pray and be watchful. We must also be prepared in spirit and in our daily life. May the Lord cover us so that we will be a watchful, praying, and prepared people. Rev. 22:12. Rom. 12:2. 2Tim. 4:10 2 Tim. 4:8. Jesus is Lord!

[@wolfwatchers]

@@rudedude5688 you seem to understand grace but then you place these stipulations, when are we Justified and imputed the righteousness of Christ?????! rom 5 :18-19 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. rom 3:20 -22 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Justified by Faith But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: rom5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. rom4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

[@rudedude5688]

@@wolfwatchers I will try to make it as simple as I can. I'm not talking about salvation, Jesus said it is finished. I'm taking about accountability after regeneration . Every believer will give an account for what we did with free gift of life we received. John 1:12. As children of God our father is righteous and will reward or discipline as he sees fit. Hard word to hear I know and even harder to believe but it makes sense. This has nothing to do with salvation. Do you believe all of God's children are mature today? I think not and I believe you would agree with me on this. To inherit the the Kingdom in the next age to rule and reign with Christ is a reward to faithful and mature son's of God. Also the bride is making herself ready, the Lord will not marry a child. Five prudent and five foolish virgin's who was allowed to enter the wedding feast? He is coming back for the treasure those who overcame by the blood of the Lamb,the word of their testimony and loved not their soul life unto death. Hope you can see my view. God bless

[@wolfwatchers]

@@rudedude5688 we completely disagree because your in error in so many ways ! we are the body of christ not the mature bride , our inheritance is in heaven with Christ! not inheriting the kingdom !! like I have been trying to tell you ! everything your saying is for Israel and Israel converts to christ! not the body of Christ we will be in heaven with the lord before he comes to set up his millennial kingdom. with Israel! WE ARE HIS BODY he doesn't marry himself , his marriage is to Israel , we are seated in heavenly places and will live amongst the celestials ,, again right division clears all this up!