Following Jesus Is Not the Gospel | Theocast

[@TruthWillprevail13]

Please pray for me. I keep fasting and praying for a break through. I’m a single mother with two children both are autistic, and non verbal so taking care of my boys are a lot of work. My husband died three years ago. Unfortunately. I’m all alone. I lost my job for declining the vaccine. I declined due to my pre existing health conditions (Lupus) and (heart disease) I was denied my religious/medical exemptions. I’ve been struggling to pay bills and keep food on the table since. I’m so ashamed of my situation. I’ve been mocked and laughed even accused of lying simply because I post comments asking for prayers. It hurts. I’m already so overwhelmed over my situation and to have christians be the ones that mocked me makes it hurt even more. My circumstances hasn’t been easy especially since I am all alone. I want to give up because I’m overwhelmed but my children need me and my faith in God is too strong to quit. I have faith God will change my situation and prove abundantly. Please keep me in your prayers.

[@medic4christ777]

Prayers going up, sis! Hang in there!

[@TL-yl5tp]

Sorry you are going though that , if you can sister find a Christ- center ,bible teaching church and I'm sure they will help. Remember, not matter what , in Christ, we have all we need. Hang in there. May God comfort you and your family though these difficult times

[@carmenfurtado285]

Sorry your going through such a tough time, don’t give up hope and faith, I am sending you prayers. may God give you strength and wisdom to carry on.

[@jakeabbatacola5092]

Stop praying for a breakthrough.

[@willielee5253]

@Genesis 12:3 = Matthew 25:31-46 Jacob's Descendants Jesus's Brethren goats sheep

[@FellowBrotherOfficial]

A channel that should have thousands more subscribed…. Great work being done here.

[@trafficjon400]

God will fugure the algorithms when?

[@McChurch7]

Preaching myths and fables.

[@patlangness7942]

Thank you so much, guys. Just a moment ago I had to graciously leave a neighbor's apt, because she wouldn't listen to the gospel, and she had her own gospel based on Jesus standing at the door and knocking.

[@johndodson8464]

Works that come from the heart are works that you LOVE to do. It's NOT PRESSURED. When you did evil works, was it difficult and pressured? No. You LOVED it. Indeed, you couldn't be held back. Couldn't stop.

[@trafficjon400]

So what did you finally do? Wake up or stay asleep. Doing Good for others is obviously Natural and any one can do good . who are these who love evil deeds.

[@TheMaggiemay77]

This makes me think of the thief on the cross. He had absolutely nothing to give but his faith in Christ.

[@john318john]

How many people in the world of 8 billion people would be saved like the thief on the cross? How many other people were saved like that in the time of the Apostles? Most people are going to hear the Gospel and reject like the other thief on the Cross.

[@McChurch7]

You can't enter the Kingdom unless you are a former thief. It is our gospel. The thief on the cross is not an example of New Testament salvation.

[@CoreyTippets]

@@McChurch7 It is a man in the new testament being saved.

[@TL-yl5tp]

Thanks guys for encouraging us weary pilgrams. And indeed, the wonderful doctrines of the Reform faith are being under assault daily. Even in our own church families. But Christ and him crucified for us we will scream from the rooftop:) By grace alone, though faith alone, in Christ alone are we justified, sanctifed, and glorified. To the praise and glory of His Name. Keep on the great work guys :)

[@ryanjamietaylor1134]

Wow, I've been a ❤christian for about 4 yrs and I've struggled with these very concepts. Thank you 💕

[@McChurch7]

Don't allow these two heretics to influence. Paul said to run to win. Jesus said strive for the narrow gate. The lukewarm are spit out of his mouth.

[@ryanjamietaylor1134]

@McChurch7 So what's your advice?Try harder?

[@mikeweidmann2640]

You are so right that justification is under attack. I always see these guys say they saw hell and Christians are there and it messes with my head. They say they sinned their salvation away.

[@PETERJOHN101]

Jesus taught the same thing. The servant in Matthew 24:47-51 begins to party and abuse others and he is condemned. You have to remain faithful, this channel teaches a false Gospel.

[@trafficjon400]

Sounds like it but why did Jesus build the Great lake of fire after we are forgiven in Romans. but next book Corinthians Jesus said this says Paul in a dream was probably just Pauls opinion as the Bible is reading lots of contradictions. honestly it is but ignorantly its not.

[@john318john]

​@@PETERJOHN101I agree with you that we have to be faithful in Christ. There is one thing to be faithful and obey Jesus commandments and the other is to think you keep the Law like the Pharisee did. I think these two guys are misrepresenting people that want to be faithful to Christ and comparing them to people who think they can be saved by keeping the Law.

[@someperson9536]

I agree that following Jesus is not the gospel. The gospel is the good news about Jesus Christ. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus is the gospel. We are supposed to trust in Jesus for our salvation, not in our efforts to follow Jesus. However, this does not mean that following Jesus is unimportant. We are supposed to follow Jesus; it is supposed to be top priority.

[@NathanaelDavidEX]

We don't follow Jesus in our own efforts, no one would ever suggest that, this is a strawman. We follow Jesus through the working of the holy spirit within us. God's grace is not just mercy but power

[@blakekendall6156]

That's true, but if you sit in your house all day doing nothing, zero people will be saved. You do have a choice to make as to how obedient you will be.

[@voyager7]

Absolutely! The importance and centrality of the gospel in the church and life of the Christian seems to be something almost foreign to pop-Christianity today.

[@drakethelayman]

Hey guys, thankyou for your awesome contribution to my life and the rest of the hearers here... I really could use some help if possible. Does anyone know where a 1689 federalist pastor/congregation is in the DFW? I live with my wife and 1 yr old daughter in Lake Worth, TX (10 or so miles from downtown Fort Worth, TX), and I can't seem to locate an orthodox/historical/credo baptist pastor and church decently close (I'm willing to drive). Any suggestions are welcome. Thankyou and keep rocking out, you guys have truly given me so much clarity and fresh water for the last year of my life, forever thankful and excited to continue growing in the Truth.

[@THEOCAST]

Thanks for the encouragement! We don’t know of anything at the moment but a lot of people use our Facebook group to locate churches in the past

[@patlangness7942]

Final salvation has been accomplished in our glorification. His burden is light, because everything has been accomplished in him. We will return with him, because we are in heaven now, with him, because of his work. We followed Jesus to heaven, and there is no further we can follow him.

[@patlangness7942]

Yes. He caused me to follow him in his ascension.

[@harpuia101]

You two are some of the only pastors I have heard speak the truth about the Gospel. Virtually every "pastor" I have experienced, has preached either a works based false message.. OR have a confused, double talking preaching of the Gospel.. where they KINDA preach the Gospel, but lay burdens upon people to DO to be a Christian and "give your life to the Lord".. Of course it is ALL subjective.. it ALL serves the interests of THEIR "church".. a little yeast leavens the whole batch.. God Himself is pure.. He speaks simple because WE are simple... and He isnt the author of confusion.

[@McChurch7]

They are two nightmares. Paul said run to win according to the rules. Those who do that get grace. The lukewarm will be spit out.

[@CJ-lr4uq]

​@@McChurch7 You're deceived in your self-righteousness and you're an enemy of the cross, whether you realize it or not. I really hope you change your mind, because if this is all you've ever believed then you've trusted partly in Christ and mostly in yourself for Salvation, in which case you're not saved. I don't care how many scriptures you twist the meaning of and rip out of context. You need to repent and believe the true Gospel.

[@McChurch7]

@CJ-lr4uq I died. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Who runs your life ? My boast is in Christ and His words effectually work in me. Telling others that their old man is still alive earning their salvation is great error. Once again, you cry wolf, but it is in vain without Scripture. You (in Christ born again dead to sin) have a role to play. You have choices. You will reap life or death. Romans 2 Examine yourself to see if you are walking the path of Jesus Christ. "Faith Alone" is mentioned once as not being THE WAY.

[@jeangreen432]

John 14 "If you love Me you will follow my commandments." It's ALL about LOVE, not works, works are just a natural biproduct of Love.

[@john318john]

These guys will say if you follow Christ commandments that you are trying to justify your salvation through keeping the Law.

[@katieh8076]

This episode blew my mind 🤯

[@minorsingingairhead]

40:20 offering your own interpretation is *not* the same as relying on what others have formulated for you in a confession.

[@michaelv1838]

if you dont pick up your cross and follow him you are not worthy of him is what he stated plainly. so... either you're a liar, or jesus is. would anyone judge to between this man, and the son of god who gave the gospel?

[@dawidstone3285]

So you are saying you are worthy? Wow

[@TerryF-ht4qf]

Jesus’ call to “take up your cross and follow Me. Here are some things that might happen if you follow Christ. - Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your closest friends? - Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means alienation from your family? - Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your reputation? - Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your job? - Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your life? In some places of the world, these consequences are a reality. Many Christians in the world today are martyred, but notice the phrasing of the questions: “Are you willing?” Following Jesus doesn’t necessarily mean all these things will happen to you, but the disciple of Christ must be willing to suffer loss. Are you willing to take up your cross? If faced with a choice, Jesus or the comforts of this life, which will you choose? Commitment to Christ means taking up your cross daily, giving up your hopes, dreams, possessions, and even your very life if need be for the cause of Christ. Only if you willingly take up your cross may you be called His disciple (Luke 14:27). The reward is worth the price. Remember that, as Jesus called His disciples to “take up your cross and follow Me,” He, too, bore a cross. Our Lord led the way. Even some of his disciples walked away because they were not willing to pickup their cross. They were not willing to suffer loss. John 6:66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.

[@McChurch7]

​@@dawidstone3285 Paul challenged followers to be found worthy. He said it five times. Ephesians 4:1 etc.. It is our gospel whether you like it or not. Perfect love casts out fear.

[@ibperson7765]

You guys would LOVE the sermon by Daniel Koenda called “the furious gospel”

[@kookpatrol7490]

How do I bridle my tongue? This is law? Keep praying and trying?

[@jeangreen432]

Man's doctrines have nothing to do with Jesus Christ's commandment to love Him first and others as self...when you truly love someone you want to know them, to do all that you can for them to bring them joy, so that they feel your devotion and love. Jesus did that for us...we do that for Him

[@jameshughes2911]

Jesus is one in essence with the Father and the Spirit. The scriptures are "God breathed" and that includes those portions written by the apostle Paul. Therefore, we do in fact "need" Paul as the Holy Trinity chose Paul. I can't believe some of the things I read on social media. We need to be more diligent about our doctrine.

[@frankjames1955]

i think you folks are over thinking stuff rather than making it all simple ... following Jesus is a part of the gospel which He commands to do, if you want to define what following Jesus is or means, that a much better way to edify and make SIMPLE the truth. Yes those who are saved are saved by faith alone , and works comes in later on as a way to follow Christ

[@jeangreen432]

Jesus said "Why do you call me Lord and do not follow my commandments?"

[@jammer4578]

What verse is this?

[@metalmilitia890]

@jammer4578 this is Luke 6:46. And @jeangreen432 to clarify things a little further, did you read the following verses after that where it talks about building in the rock vs building in the sand. Those who do not follow His commandments have build their houses on the sand as opposed to building it on the rock AKA Christ. Following Jesus is the result of accepting the gospel and not the means. Faith is the root and good works is the fruit. And I thought I would throw this out there. In John 15:10 where it says “If you love Me you will keep my commandments.” Notice that the text doesn’t say “if you love Me you will keep my commandments perfectly”

[@tedprice5828]

These are not works but a commitment of their very lives into HIS hands.

[@msairhead9115]

4:40 The law does not earn you righteousness. See Romans 3,21 for example: "But now righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the alw, although the law..."

[@medic4christ777]

Amen. I would also say that Jesus was instructing His disciples of what was to come. Where was Jesus going with that cross? And what was the purpose of that cross? Jesus was going to His death, and the cross was the instrument of that death. In order for us to be born again, we must first die. Romans 6:3 - Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We died with Christ. We all must die and be born again. Christ died, and then rose. And so too, we died with Him and we too will rise. I think this plays a lot into the message of picking up the cross and following Christ. We are following Him to our death. We died with Christ when we believed. And so too we will rise with Him on that Day.

[@waynel389]

❤

[@blakekendall6156]

It is true and you also watch yourself die more and more over time as you are sanctified. It is final for eternity, and playing out in real time in your life as you live in Christ. To a lesser or greater extent.

[@patlangness7942]

Until we are regenerated in the new birth, we can't even receive the gift. Take up the cross of Christ where you died to your sinfulness.

[@davidlee3806]

I've seen many hypocrites who claimed to believe in Jesus, thanks to once saved always saved heresy.

[@rtea7]

I bet you are a pentecostal, Assembly of God or something. Am I right?

[@davidlee3806]

@@rtea7 Wrong. I am simply a disciple of Jesus. No denomination attachment.

[@rtea7]

@@davidlee3806 Do you believe what these guys are saying that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone? That true good works which flows from the Holy Spirit only after a Christian has been saved?

[@eddw9]

Your works will never save you..and salvation by faith in Christ can never be lost. Once saved always saved

[@johndavolta3124]

What we are arguing here is one of the things that have divided the Church since the beginning...Which is: does true faith result in works? From that question many many things go into consideration such as: what is the nature of faith, what is sanctification, what does the HS do in the life of a believer, etc.

[@franciscafazzo3460]

But whose faith

[@McChurch7]

Paul said run to win according to the rules. The lukewarm are spit out of his mouth. Peter said finish out your days as aliens in fear of God. John said abide in the doctrine (works). Paul said let fornication not be named among you once (works). I died in water baptism. Jesus is the seed and the boast. His words work me and the new me works Him. Some drift some hold to their death or eternal life.

[@ant15488]

This is too short And I find that there is always mentions to other podcast and other teachings of the topic But none of these podcasts are ever fully dived into the thumbnails long enough to get a full comprehension of what you guys intent for the listener to leave with It’s like you guys just graze the surface 43 min is way too short You guys need to do better than that cmon man

[@carpentertom2835]

Rightly dividing the truth will set you free, religianity has failed to do this resulting in 43,000 denominations and endless arguing and confusion over interpretation

[@markjohnson9402]

Would it be possible for you to do a video on this teacher, Michael Pearl. The video is titled, Dead works, dead faith, dead christians by The Door. I shouldn't watch these videos. They are so discouraging. Please ck it out if you can. God Bless ; )

[@minorsingingairhead]

29:00 A *necessary* "outflow" of the gospel (following Jesus) is the same as a condition. Subtract this outflow and you still end up in hell regardless.

[@carmie3307]

John 15:1-6. Ephesians 2:8-10

[@jameshall1968]

Thanks for this video. You guys seem genuine and are seeking to help people. I have a different understanding. I believe there are two gospels. I know that sounds crazy because that is not what we have been taught our whole lives. But in scripture there is the gospel OF Jesus (the gospel he and the disciples actually taught) and there is the gospel ABOUT Jesus (the gospel others taught about him and what he did for us and belief in him). What gospel did Jesus preach? Jesus taught to repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent from what? Sin. What is sin? Sin is lawlessness (breaking God's law - 1 John 3:4). What is the opposite of breaking God's law? Keeping God's law. This is what Jesus and all the prophets told us over and over to do, obey God's law. And of course this needs to be done in faith (Hebrews 4:2). And we know the disciples taught this gospel as well (Luke 9:6). They had no clue Jesus would die for people's sins until later. And why is telling people to repent good news? Because when they repent they can be an obedient citizen in God's kingdom. Then there is the gospel about Jesus and believing in him. Yes, we need to believe (faith is a better word because even demons believe) in him, there is no other way to the Father but through Jesus. Faith is how we receive initial entry into God's kingdom. It is a free gift and there is nothing we can do to earn it. We all know this so I don't need to go into any depth here. It is a real shame that more churches don't preach about what Jesus preached as his gospel - the gospel OF Jesus. Most leave out half of the story. God bless everyone! 1 John 3:4 (NASB) 4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. Luke 9:6 (NASB) 6 Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

[@patlangness7942]

Following Jesus is being positionally glorified in Christ's righteousness. If we are waiting for our glorification he will say to us, "I never knew you." If salvation is not complete in the heavenlies, we have no clear gospel message.

[@patlangness7942]

Martin Luther would agree with the heavens having been opened for us. "Set your mind on things above not on things on the earth for you have died and your life is hid with Christ in God."

[@patlangness7942]

John Darby got some things wrong, but he gotthe heavenly gospel right.

[@patlangness7942]

Study the Plymouth Brethren from the nineteenth century in England.

[@patlangness7942]

An honest reading of Colossians includes our glorification now, not at the end of time.

[@NicholasproclaimerofMessiah]

I disagree on this one. I certainly agree that Lord Jesus is crushing self-righteousness and any inkling of one's own works contributing to salvation. But, taking up one's cross and following Christ means to follow Him into His death and resurrection, which is done by grace through belief. Know ye not, brothers, that so many of us as are having been submerged into Jesus Christ are having been submerged into his death? So, as many of us as have been submerged into Christ Jesus, have taken up our cross and followed Him; we have surrendered our self-righteousness by grace through belief (there is no other way). The hearers at that moment, did not yet have the context of the cross and death and resurrection of Lord Jesus, but they received it soon enough. John chapter three explains how this refusal to die to self is the motive for unbelief: "He who is not believing is judged already. And this is the judgement, thus: that the light has arrived into the world, and the humans loved the darkness more than the light because their works had been toilsome, because whosoever does bad hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works may not be refuted/corrected. He, who is achieving the truth, comes toward the light so that his works may be made apparent thusly: that they are having been worked in God." See the disowning of the works? It becomes apparent that his works are not his own, but instead they are by grace. It becomes apparent that there is no self-righteousness to speak of, but only the righteousness of God Himself. This is in context of Lord Jesus specifying to Nicodemus that he and the other Pharisees had not yet been born from the top. Nicodemus knew the topic was not literal earthly birth; when he asked if a man can climb into his mother's womb and be born again, his point was that he and the Pharisees were already God's people, so how can they be made God's people again? Lord Jesus specified that they must believe in Lord Jesus Himself; He used the serpent in the wilderness to convey the precise way in which God loved the world: "[in the way in which Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness] in that way God loved the world, plus He gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever is believing in Him may not perish but instead may have everlasting life". The reason people do not become persuaded of the Gospel, is not because it has not arrived into the world, but it's because they're invested in their self-identity which would be destroyed by the Gospel. Nicodemus did not want to understand that he had never known God and had never loved God. Nicodemus could not be saved unless he took up his cross and followed Christ. For Nicodemus to become saved, he needed to be submerged into the Lord's death so he may raise with Him in newness of life. The words that Lord Jesus spake to him were Spirit and life; by God's grace, through belief in that Gospel, Nicodemus died to that self-righteousness. In the context of the passage, to make following Lord Jesus to be about works, is to be the wise and prudent from whom the Father has thankfully hidden the truth. By grace, through belief in the Gospel, such an one may have his eyes opened unto newness of life. God does this for those who, by grace, have been elected to have hearts which ask not for serpents and stones but rather for fish and bread; these hearts are the good soil spoken of in Luke chapter 8; they are the lost sheep. We cannot indulge the error of making the passage about works. Meeting error halfway is not the way to correct it. The passage means what it means, and we need to teach that clearly and correctly.

[@NicholasproclaimerofMessiah]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 To believe, is to be born new, is to become new, is to die to self, and that death is to take up the cross of Christ and to die with Him in His death and be raised with Him in His resurrection.

[@NicholasproclaimerofMessiah]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 Lord Jesus pointed out Nicodemus' need to be born again, that there is no hope of salvation otherwise, and that those who are born again are those who believe. The need for death to self and new birth is included in John 3, the death to self being conveyed in the necessity to have one's toilsome works ("evil" works) be refuted and corrected by God.

[@litlgrn]

Amen. This is the true gospel!

[@valkyrafe]

I think Bible stresses both sovereignty of God and responsibility of man. Faith and repentance is from God yet we also commanded to believe and repent. God who works in us, yet we also called to work out our salvation. To follow Christ is our duty in the Gospel of Christ Jesus. If we're not follow Him, whom we will follow? Our sinful self or the world? God forbid. We walk in Christ by His Spirit in us. To God be the glory.

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

[@KeepingWatch95]

👍 John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. John 14:24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

[@sffsf81]

People must obey Jesus to have eternal life. Modern christianity is deception. The maker of this video must look into James 3:1 and ask themselves what the consequences will be for them if they use their platform to teach people falsehood.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 Keeping Jesus' commandments comes with benefits. *Jesus will pray for you.* _John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments._ _John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;_ _John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you._ _John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you._ And everybody knows when Jesus prays, things happen.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 Keeping Jesus' commandments comes with benefits. *Jesus will pray for you.* _John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments._ _John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;_ _John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you._ _John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you._ And everybody knows when Jesus prays, things happen.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 If you believed him, you'd follow his instructions and his teachings.

[@ricklamb772]

Yes it is.Pick up your cross and follow Me.

[@danieltorana7565]

I don’t want to rude Guys but ur too technical and on top of that u have confused not only ur audience but urselves. The Gospel is a message of past events and yet it is an eternal message ordained before the foundation of the world by God. No you don’t receive the Gospel you receive the focus of the Gospel which is the ‘mono yenon’ of God, Jesus The son. And when we accept Him and His message of Salvation by the regenerating work of the Spirit we are His and yes we follow Jesus from here to Eternity. But the very things u mention at the beginning of ur podcast ‘which u say ur not doing’ No actually you are doing!!!! Why don’t u humble urselves and stop trying to be sooooo theological. Brothers in Christ I’m sure u have great and good motives but it’s just too much. No ones that Spiritual sorry. Learn to accept the measure of grace God has given u both and work within those parameters. Romans 12:3 is what u both need to learn and practice not easy but totally necessary… blessings from one who is trying to live under Gods mighty sovereignty. 😟

[@willielee5253]

@Genesis 12:3 = Matthew 25:31-46 Jacob's Descendants Jesus's Brethren goats sheep

[@jeangreen432]

What does Jesus teach in the book of Revelation? Those that endure unto the end will be saved in the end. John 14, 15? James 5:20? Jeremiah 18? If God's people would have followed HIs Ways they would be used as vessels of good, otherwise they'd be used as vessels of dishonor. Their choice...His sovereignty to give men a choice. No one teaches God is not all knowing and powerful, but just as Hea gave Adam and Eve a choice, so we have a choice to disobey or obey. Gen 4:7 ? God said if Cain made his offering with a bad attitude, otherwise He would've accepted his offering. The purpose of 1 John 1:9 is giving us a way to turn back to Christ when we fail, praise God. It keeps us humble when we see how we fail, and it gives us hope and increases our faith when we know HIs grace accepts our genuine repentance. You may possibly be confused on what the Bible teaches as you seem to read quite a volume of men's books. This is the big mistake that creates isms and divisions in the churches.

[@KeepingWatch95]

Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 There is no biblical rapture.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 Keeping Jesus' commandments comes with benefits. *Jesus will pray for you.* _John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments._ _John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;_ _John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you._ _John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you._ And everybody knows when Jesus prays, things happen.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@pastorernestalbuquerque4770 Here also, in Matthew 19 is the testimony of Jesus Christ... _Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, _*_Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?_* _Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, _*_keep the commandments._* _Matthew 19:18 He saith unto him, _*_Which?_*_ Jesus said, _*_Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,_* _Matthew 19:19 _*_Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself._*

[@McChurch7]

Make a video about your life. Add a donation link. If your story is true, you will get some help. People in Christ will want to help you.

[@minorsingingairhead]

24:30 that's not biblicism, it is just bad exegesis. The meaning of "eternal life" depends on the context. It does not always describe going to heaven after we die. Biblicism is a term used to describe an approach to biblical interpretation that regards the Bible as the exclusive source for formulating Christian belief and practice. Consistent biblicists use the Bible, and only the Bible, for their authority and source of knowledge. Also, not biblicists are the ones using the "mystery"-joker, no, that's what Calvinists are known to do with the bible.

[@bobwood5146]

Sorry ---Jesus fulfilling the law do not earn or provide anyone salvation. Jesus fulfilling the law give Him the "authority" to die so that His death could be a substitute for you. If keeping the law was the do all and end all why did Christ, the on top of that, have to die. No, it is the "death of Christ" that provides salvation. Just to keep clear on our biblical doctrine

[@johndodson8464]

30:40 "We will return to God the same way we fell from Him." Uh, you guys are off here. We will ALWAYS FOR ETERNITY approach the throne through Jesus' IMPUTED righteousness. Even if I never sinned again, I still have my past.

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

With a Title like this: Here's a question from the Holy Scriptures that must be addressed to you two. A. Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed? B. How were you baptized? I'll wait... In the meantime, 14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Mark 1:14-17 (KJV) 1. Preaching the Gospel 2. Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Lord help these kids.

[@djspice1232]

Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. Acts 19:4 KJ This verse explain is that john was preaching about repentance from UNBELIEF not repantance from sins

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

@@djspice1232 That's not news. Yet, the passage asks the questions. Do you have the Holy Ghost? They did not say that they have. How were you baptized? They did not say that they were baptized in the name of JESUS CHRIST. Therefore, They were not in The New Covenant, Because they had not received the shed blood of the New Testament from Jesus Christ through baptism. They didn't have the Spirit of Christ, so they didn't belong to God. This was the problem with believers then. (Acts 19:2). This is the problem with believers now. They have faith but it is dead without works. (James 2:18) The different between the believers today who have faith in Christ but in this life only is that they are men most miserable. They don't have Christ in them and they will not enter the kingdom of God (John 3:5-7) But... The men at the Church of Ephesus in 54 A.D. is that they heard the word of God which brought them the faith (Romans 10:17), then they got up and got baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and their sins were washed away (Acts 22:16) They received the Holy Ghost speaking with tongues and prophesied receiving the Spirit of Christ and then they belonged to God. (Acts 19:6) These folks today remain disobedient and won't be baptized buried in water in the name of Jesus Christ. And they don't have the Spirit of Christ so they DON'T BELONG TO GOD (Romans 8:9) Until they get saved. SIT DOWN !!! You cannot teach and preach about the great God JESUS CHRIST if you don't belong to JESUS CHRIST.

[@danielvargas9100]

Acts 10:47…. The Holy Spirit entered these Gentiles BEFORE water baptism. I’m no theologian, but I do know how to read.

[@brothacarllovesjesus]

@@danielvargas9100 That ain't new genius. The Holy Ghost entered the JEWS before water baptism also. Acts 2:1-4, That's why you ain't a Theologian. And you ain't reading enough. STUDY.

[@danielvargas9100]

Neither of us are theologians obviously… so, quick quiz. How does one receive the Holy Spirit in Acts? Is it… A. After water baptism B. Before water baptism (upon hearing the message of Christ’s death and resurrection) C. Both A and B

[@McChurch7]

Paul never said that our works are filthy. Quite the opposite. That was a lie. Run from these two heretics. Paul said love from a pure heart(works), hold a good conscience (works), with a sincere faith (boast). Paul said run to win. These two are philosophers spreading myths and fables.

[@CJ-lr4uq]

You're doing a whole lot of projection, trying to carry believers off as spoil and put them in fear in condemnation, taking their eyes off of Christ and turning them toward the flesh and its performance. I always wonder how a person becomes such a ravening wolf?

[@McChurch7]

@CJ-lr4uq I quote Bible with my claims. You imagine many things. The true gospel is rough. People prefer your soft sleepy chair. Revelation 3:5 tells us that your name can be blotted out of the Book of Life. Paul told us to do deeds worthy of repentance. Acts 26:20 Some will not be found worthy of the second grace , because they process to know Him but deny him with their abominable works. Titus

[@tedprice5828]

When they were commanded to follow Jesus, they committed their lives into His hands, leaving everything to follow. He said,” blessed are the poor, blessed are those who hunger now, for they would be filled”. If they followed Jesus then they would be forsaking earthly goods, comforts etc. It would eventually lead to death for most of them for they would be crucified like Him. Your comments are straining out gnats and swallowing camels.

[@strykerdawn1]

When Jesus began with those blessings, He wasn't speaking of people who did those things. He was talking about people who were given those things by God through grace alone and recieved by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus alone. He is describing those who come to true faith. They were poor in spirit- they are the ones who understand they do not have a righteousness of their own and they look to Christ to find righteousness through Him. Jesus is describing those who have been born again by the Spirit, they have been blessed with righteousness. Also their sin has been atoned for because our sin is also credited to Christ. Jesus is describing His people- those who believe and trust in Jesus. They repent because of what God has done- it is the fruit of the true identity of those whom Jesus is describing.

[@patlangness7942]

In order to be saved, you must fly from earth to heaven. Haha " God the son incarnate carried and carries us all the way to heaven. Get off the earth, guys. Then Your gospel message will be clear

[@dansimpson271]

I didn’t watch the video but here is a scripture that might help. Keep in mind the gospel is Jewish and gentiles are grafted in. Ezekiel 37: 23 They will no longer defile themselves with their idols and vile images or with any of their offenses, for I will ((SAVE ))them from all their sinful backsliding,[b] and I will cleanse them. They will be my people, and I will be their God. 24 “‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd. They will follow my laws and be careful to keep my decrees. 25 They will live in the land I gave to my servant Jacob, the land where your ancestors lived. They and their children and their children’s children will live there forever, and David my servant will be their prince forever. 26 I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant.

[@Phoenixspin]

Following Jesus is enough for me. I don't need Paul if I have Jesus.

[@jackwilliamatkins5602]

I shed blood for the Jews I shed bone for Christians I shed marrow for Moslems I shed horns for others

[@barbaud5920]

please explaim.. when did jesus shed bone nmarrow n horns.. scripture only please

[@barbaud5920]

What is different between jews n christian

[@sffsf81]

"If you want to enter into life, KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS" - Jesus I hate the damage caused by false teachers.

[@THEOCAST]

Note, he means perfectly. Without fail, no start overs. If you fail in one area you fail in all. That is why we must trust him by faith and receive his perfect obedience.

[@sffsf81]

​@@THEOCAST No, stop denying and corrupting the words of Messiah. 1 John 5:3 New King James Version For this is the love of God, that we KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. And His commandments are NOT BURDENSOME. NOT BURDENSOME! James 3:1 applies to you. Telling people they cannot keep the commandments? Telling people following Jesus is not the gospel when he literally says he is THE WAY. You will risk suffering a greater condemnation as you have placed yourself in the position of a teacher. I am so tired of all false teachers misleading christians into hellfire.

[@PotterSpurn1]

You suggest that the work on the cross is not enough. The last words out of Jesus' mouth was 'It is finished'. Once saved you are justified and righteous by status just as you were not righteous by status before you were born again. In either case, we have nothing to do with this in our own strength. We just accepted the invitation to have faith. The only commandments we have in the NT is love thy neighbour as yourself, and love God with heart, mind, soul and body. That simply means : forgive others as God loved us and to serve the church out of love for God and love God above and beyond anyone else, including all idols, all family etc. All of this is an act of worship. In practice we should not deny Christ in face of persecution, our regnerative spirit should change us with prayer into a witnessable new creature. Doing anything to earn grace is to do in your own strength what is unachievable, it denies the Gospel's power and witnesses that you don't have faith in the first place. Anything that resembles own strength repenting of individual sins, confessing them, striving and stressing to do good and failing and feeling unsaved by failure and doing better ad infinitum etc. is just Lordship salvation. That is how I understand all of this.

[@sffsf81]

@@PotterSpurn1 "The only commandments we have in the NT is love thy neighbour as yourself, and love God with heart, mind, soul and body." This is verifiably false. Jesus gave many commandments. And loving God means keeping his commandments, it's not a mere emotion 1 John 5:3 New King James Version For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. The grace of God will help you overcome any sins and addictions. God's Grace Brings Salvation 11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. Philippians 4:13 New King James Version 13 I can do all things through [a]Christ who strengthens me. Drunkards, fornicators, etc will NOT inherit the kingdom of God. If you dont repent, you are in danger of hellfire: Galatians 5:19-21 King James Version 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

[@sffsf81]

Those who don't even try or make a single effort to keep the commandments will NOT make it.

[@KeepingWatch95]

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: