Here's a photo I took last week that would make a nice illustration to your story:
Posted on 02/25/2015 7:05:10 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Good column!
Excellent and worthy. This message will survive the flames of truth that will turn all false teaching to ash along with all works done outside the will of God.
Question. What about those things I do myself, realize my error, then ask Him to work it out for good? Most of my life, it seems.
Thank you for posting this, it is a subject I have been struggling with.
Mrs. AV
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FYI, this is an LCMC church: LCMC says it accepts the Augsburg Confession and Small Catechism, which sounds good to an LCMSer like me.
Was also thinking about when every utensil in our homes are sanctified. Doing the dishes, cooking or cleaning, if done for our King are also good works. FiXing a car or mowing a lawn or whatever He has us do. Cant wait to not have to dust.
Sound teaching ..good post
“They didn’t say, “But Lord, you died for our sins on the cross.”
Keep in mind that this passage is from the Gospel of Matthew, so that had not yet happen.
A caution to all who would boast of their works or "church".
Tremendous, great post! I have been saved since 1980, and my physical body has seen better days. This is a great encouragement for us older believers who are struggling with health issues.
Christianity can be complex for a born again Christian who took the decision to accept Jesus as their savior. Articles like this do help.
I believe that good deeds are not the way to God’s grace.
Of course, St. Peter meets him at the Pearly Gates.
St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in."
"Okay," the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "that's worth three points!"
"Three points?" he says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service."
"Terrific!" says St. Peter. "That's certainly worth a point."
"One point!?!!" "I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says.
"Two points!?!! "Exasperated, the man cries.
"At this rate the only way I'll get into heaven is by the grace of God."
"Bingo, 100 points! Come on in!"
AMEN
Good post!
Very. Well. Done.
Saving faith is NEVER without works. That’s why I am frustrated by the false teaching of “easy believe-ism”. There will be works, somehow, somewhere, manifested in the lives of followers of Christ. Having your name written in the rolls of a church membership log, filling out a card, talking to a preacher, or mere intellectual assent with the Scripture is not salvation. Only by being regenerated spiritually, going from death to life, and by the intervening grace of God alone, can we be saved. And such a regeneration will bring about good works in accordance with faith.
By the way, Pastor, I just realized that you authored this excellent column. Thank you for sharing the truth of God’s Word with us.
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'"
Seems pretty plain to me, including a warning to not prophesy in his name without knowing what you're talking about.
Here's a photo I took last week that would make a nice illustration to your story:
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