November 19 - Jesus Calls for Saving Faith

GracetoYou.org ^ | 2008 | John MacArthur, Grace Community Church

[metmom]

“‘Come to Me . . .’” (Matthew 11:28).

Although infinitely beyond human comprehension, God’s sovereignty and human responsibility are inseparable in salvation. God sovereignly provides the grace that draws sinners, but they must humbly come in faith and commit to obey the Lord Jesus before salvation becomes complete. Christ makes this clear when He says, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out” (John 6:37).

Redemption comes not through human creed, denominational preferences, favorite rituals, certain pastors, priests, or theological gurus—but only through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. When He says “Come to Me,” it means we must come to Him having trusted in His substitutionary death and having reached the point of willingness to submit to His lordship. The Lord teaches, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst” (John 6:35). Coming to Jesus means believing in Him, and that results in no longer hungering or thirsting from a lack of salvation’s blessings.

Jesus gave this summary of salvation, which includes the most well-known verse in Scripture: “Even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:14–16).

Ask Yourself

There are so many internal squabbles over the actual transaction of salvation. But can’t we all agree that no one is saved unless Jesus does it—and that no one is given salvation unless the person receives it? May we be more concerned about men than we are about talks and meetings.

[Elsie]

 

THE
DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

SECTION 89

 

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. HC 1: 327–329. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. The first three verses were originally written as an inspired introduction and description by the Prophet.

 

1–9, Use of wine, strong drinks, tobacco, and hot drinks proscribed; 10–17, Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals; 18–21, Obedience to gospel law, including the Word of Wisdom, brings temporal and spiritual blessings.

 

 

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  1 A Word OF Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—

  2 To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the Word OF Wisdom, showing forth the order and ^bwill of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days—

  3 Given for a principle with ^apromise, adapted to the capacity of the ^bweak and the weakest of all ^csaints, who are or can be called saints.

 

 

 

  4 Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of ^aevils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of ^bconspiring men in the last days, I have ^cwarned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word OF wisdom by revelation—

  5 That inasmuch as any man ^adrinketh ^bwine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him.

  6 And, behold, this should be wine, yea, ^apure wine of the grape of the vine, of your own make.

  7 And, again, ^astrong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.

  8 And again, tobacco is not for the ^abody, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.

  9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.

 

 

 

  10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome ^aherbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—

  11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with ^aprudence and ^bthanksgiving.

  12 Yea, ^aflesh also of ^bbeasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used ^csparingly;

  13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be ^aused, only in times of winter, or of cold, or ^bfamine.

  14 All ^agrain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth;

  15 And ^athese hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger.

  16 All grain is good for the ^afood of man; as also the ^bfruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—

  17 Nevertheless, wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the horse, and rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain.

  18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, ^ashall receive ^bhealth in their navel and marrow to their bones;

  19 And shall ^afind ^bwisdom and great ^ctreasures of ^dknowledge, even hidden treasures;

  20 And shall ^arun and not be ^bweary, and shall walk and not faint.

  21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the ^adestroying angel shall ^bpass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

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[Elsie]

When was Coke® invented?

January 29, 1892, Atlanta, GA

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When was the WoW invented??

February 27, 1833 - by Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio

[fproy2222]

Thank you for sharing what i believe is part of the Saving Faith in Christ ; in your own back handed way.

[Elsie]

[Elsie]

Thank you for sharing what i believe is part of the Saving Faith in Christ ; in your own back handed way.

Which PART?

[fproy2222]

The part you think is important by repeated cut an past.

[Elsie]

So; you actually have no idea what you are referring to; eh?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0345803213

[Elsie]

The part you think is important by repeated cut an past.

If what I read from the LDS print shop is true; I know what is important to attain life everlasting with the Mormon Father god.

I also know what happens to the majority of Mormons who do NOT live up to those high expectations: they end up - forever - with the likes of me and metmom!

[fproy2222]

True, we have not yet lesrned all we are here to learn.

You too will have a job assigned to you, after you are resurrected through the atonement Jesus blood bought for you.

Thank you for your help.

[Elsie]

Thank you for your help.

Don't let your bishop find out you've said this!!

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Temple Recommend question #7

Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

[fproy2222]

Like the democrats are helping President Trump every time they cry impeach, you help Heavenly Father every time you post your spam.

Thank you

[Elsie]

Now THIS is interesting!

Like the democrats are helping President Trump every time they cry impeach, you help Heavenly Father every time you post your spam.

You are calling my spam material that the LDS organization asks each member.

Interesting indeed.

[Elsie]

Like the democrats are helping President Trump every time they cry impeach, you help Heavenly Father every time you post your spam.

Mormonism claims that the Heavenly Father has a physical body, and that he has a Heavenly Mother help-meet; too. Just like any earthly marriage; but in Heaven.

I'd be interested in understanding just HOW you think that I'd be 'helping' the HF.

[fproy2222]

“You are calling my spam material that the LDS organization asks each member.”

It has to do with how you present materal, not what you present.

By turning truths into lies the democrats are convincing people that Trump is a better choice.

[Elsie]

It has to do with how you present materal, not what you present.

So; you don't like the presentation; eh?

Perhaps if I didn't post ANYTHING about the LDS religious organization you'd be happier?

As it is; you very rarely comment at all about what I post.

An unctuous "thank you." now and then.

An avoidance of commenting at all about what LDS teaches; but a very aggressive asking of your own questions about what OUR opinions are and insinuating that what we've been taught is wrong.

[fproy2222]

Thank you for answering.

[Elsie]

By turning truths into lies the democrats are convincing people that Trump is a better choice.

I've heard of that technique:

By turning truths into lies, the Mormons are trying to convince people that The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints is a better choice.

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AoF #9

We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

I guess leaving MormonISM would be like leaving the theater near the ending of the movie; before the answer to the whodunit is revealed.

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2 Peter 1:3

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

You guys can keep anticipating, waiting and wanting MORE!

We gentiles (Protestants and Catholics) are waiting for ONLY one thing: His Second Coming.

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You guys got yours in the Sacred Grove.

[Elsie]

Last year news release :

 

Palmyra, NY (October 27, 2018) –The famed Hill Cumorah Pageant will cease production after its 2020 season.

https://www.hillcumorah.org/?p=700

 

 

GOD sure changes his mind a lot!!!

 

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Pageant President Neil Pitts said the staff of the Hill Cumorah Pageant is supportive of the decision.

“We had a wonderful run,” Pitts said. “Our church has asked us to focus more on the family, and this is certainly in line with that desire. 

We have had a wonderful 81 years and will focus on making the next two years an amazing experience for our cast, crew and audience.”

[Elsie]

 

 

Strangely; the caractors below are NOT found in the list of Reformed Egyptian ones above:

 

Performers on stage at the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah. Photo by Scott G Winterton, Deseret News.

 

Poor research perhaps??

[Elsie]

RR just shakes his head and smiles.