I might just add that we cannot perform any work of ourselves that would bring us salvation. It is only through Christ that we may receive such. However, Christ having purchased us, it is also His will and His prerogative to set the terms of our debt that He now owns. He has commanded us to do many things. There are principles, ordinances and covenants that we must receive and enter into to be acceptable before Him and to enter into His kingdom and into His presence. Faith, repentance, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Ghost are among them.
We are in agreement on this point.
Thank you for clarifying that I do have trouble with structing the written word, It is not that way when I speak!
I appreicate your presents!