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I won't vote... This is a setup. There should have been an 'other' option.
Nobody is saying that you have to vote. But really, it's not a set up or a trap. You can just tell us right now what you believe. If you believe there is another option, then please explain how evil works (sin) and or good works (Christ directed works done in you) is linked with God's saving grace; Unless of course you are of the belief that no believer who lives out their faith will have no works (good or bad). If so, then please explain. For to say that works has no connection with God's saving grace is just silly (Because it would mean that one is in denial of the existence of works). One can either ignore these works or one can acknowledge them. The choice is yours. But regardless, a person is going to do some kind of works (Whether they be good or bad).
So if you believe present and future sin is automatically paid for, and no sin can separate you, then you are saved by Grace + evil works (i.e. sin). It is the equation.
If you believe sin can separate you from God if you do not repent of it, then you believe Option #1 whereby you are saved by Grace + good works (i.e. Christ directed works done in you).
Please take note that I am not saying you are saved by Man Directed Works here. Salvation is not Man Directed Works Alone Salvationism anymore than Salvation is Easy Believism or Belief Alone-ism. Salvation is Jesus Christ and abiding in Him. Salvation is Relationship-ism. For if a person abides in Christ, then good fruit and not bad fruit will be evident in one's life. It's why Paul says that we are to prove whether or not Christ is in us, unless we are reprobate (2 Corinthians 13:5). How can we have an assurance that we know Christ? 1 John 2:3-4 gives you that answer.
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