There is no scripture that backs up anything you have posted.
Your misunderstanding of scripture is the source of the confusion.
1John 2 is the clearly worded demolition of all you have posted.
Paul’s epistle to the Romans, and his epistle to the Hebrews, back John up to the hilt.
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Correction...There is no scripture that you will accept that backs up everything I have posted. The only confusion is your own.
I really LIKE clear wording!
I also like a direct answer to a direct question:
John 6:28-29Then they asked him, What must we do to do the works God requires?
Jesus answered, The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.