It's only through the blood of Christ we are saved. We cannot earn it.
Ealge guy, we are not discussing brain surgery here. I don't know why this concept is so difficult to understand. It REALLY IS pretty straight forward stuff.
As I am sure you know, I was once a works based religionist, out there trying to establish my own righteousness. It got really frustrating, when I realized I could not live a good enough life to earn my way to Heaven. Thank God I was more like a Berean. I wanted to know the truth.
If people want to try to gain entrance to Heaven based on their good works, I say good luck to them. They will need a ton of it.
End of brain surgery discussion.
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Dr. Carson would be proud of your “operation!”