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To: annalex; redgolum
Good works are the result of our salvation, not a requirement for it.

Everything good comes from God.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." -- James 1:17

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -- Romans 8:28

"So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." -- Romans 9:16

"For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth" -- Romans 9:11

1,032 posted on 01/11/2006 12:50:29 PM PST by Dr. Eckleburg (an ambassador in bonds)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
Good works are the result of our salvation, not a requirement for it.

This is not what Christ said when he was asked what one needs to do in order to be saved. His answer was, obey the commandments (work); give everything to the poor (work), pick up the cross and follow Him (work). And if you fail to show mercy and charity (work, work) do not call on Christ with your faith because He will say, "Do I know you?".

I am sure you recognize the scriptures I am referring to. How many scripture references are there in the above paragraph?

Yes, every good work comes form God. That has not been denied. You have a habit of posting scripture quotes that do not contradict anything you object to, then pretend that your argument is scriptural. This only works in a calvinist echo chamber.

1,040 posted on 01/11/2006 1:31:37 PM PST by annalex
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To: Dr. Eckleburg; annalex; redgolum
Good works are the result of our salvation, not a requirement for it.

Depends what you mean by salvation. If you mean "initial justification", we can agree. However, good works are as much a gift as salvation is. EVERYTHING we have is from God, correct?

Regards

1,057 posted on 01/11/2006 4:43:24 PM PST by jo kus
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