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To: ventana
This is saying that Jesus will not break the New Covenant. As with the Old Covenant however, man may still break it.

Let's look at the passage again ...
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he, who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus.
Looks to me like the write (Paul) is saying that, in regard to one's salvation, ... God has begun a good work in you that HE will complete until the day of Jesus Christ.

In other words, we don't have to worry about finishing this work, for God has said that He will.

Let me go on to say that, ... that God has ordained works for us to perform as saved individuals (Ephesians 2:10), and, we, surely should perform this will of God, primarily, for love of God, but also, in anticipation of heavenly reward, and to avoid God's chastening.

65,271 posted on 08/18/2003 6:39:44 AM PDT by Quester
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To: Quester
Looks to me like the write (Paul) is saying that, in regard to one's salvation, ... God has begun a good work in you that HE will complete until the day of Jesus Christ. In other words, we don't have to worry about finishing this work, for God has said that He will.

Whew. I guess I'll just stay in bed then. God will take care of everything.

Let me go on to say that, ... that God has ordained works for us to perform as saved individuals (Ephesians 2:10), and, we, surely should perform this will of God

But if we don't, God will do it for us and we'll still slide into Heaven. What a philosophy.

SD

65,275 posted on 08/18/2003 6:55:49 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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