What is required for a BAC to be acceptable to God?

BCsenior · Mar 15, 2019

The most important thing for a BAC to do is to co-operate with the precious Holy Spirit while he is being sanctified unto holiness. Endure in the faith while enduring to believe, enduring to trust, and enduring to be obedient.

● Being a slave of righteousness leads to holiness
“… you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether (slaves) of sin leading to death, or (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness
… so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:16,19)

● Practicing righteousness leads to being
righteous in God's eyes
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins (habitually) is of the devil … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God, NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers and sisters.” (1 John 3:7-10)
“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

● The way to righteousness is by living a holy life
“For it would have been better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.” (2 Peter 2:21)

● The unrighteous will NOT inherit
the kingdom of God
“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves,
nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”
(1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
Parallel verses are: Galatians 5:19-24, Ephesians 5:3-6.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth (by living) in unrighteousness.” (Romans 1:18)

“… to him who orders his conduct aright
(by practicing righteousness) I will show
the salvation of God.” (Psalm 50:23)

● The opposite of practicing righteousness
is practicing lawlessness (sin)
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then
I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you;
depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
(Matthew 7:21-23)

● In the beginning of Matthew, Jesus takes it easy
… so as to NOT discourage people (especially
new believers). He only says they are blessed …
not making it clear what the blessing is!

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled …
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:5,10)

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be
added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)
Things such as food, drink, clothes, etc.

SkyWriting · Mar 15, 2019

BCsenior said:
The most important thing for a BAC to do is to co-operate with the precious Holy Spirit while he is being sanctified unto holiness....

Are we still avoiding the faith message?

Matthew 21:22
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Mark 11:22-24
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

1 Corinthians 2:5
That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

Hebrews 11:1-13:25
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. ...

John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”

Matthew 21:21-22
And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

BCsenior · Mar 15, 2019

SkyWriting said:
Are we still avoiding
the faith message?

No, it's @ the top of the OP ...
Endure in the faith while enduring to believe,
enduring to trust, and enduring to be obedient.

Kenny'sID · Mar 15, 2019

SkyWriting said:
Are we still avoiding the faith message?

Matthew 21:22
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Mark 11:22-24
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

1 Corinthians 2:5
That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

Hebrews 11:1-13:25
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. ...

John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”

Matthew 21:21-22
And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Then you are saying we don't have to be obedient to God or do good in order to make it to heaven?

BCsenior · Mar 15, 2019

Kenny'sID said:
Then you are saying we don't have to be obedient to God or do good in order to make it to heaven?

Sounds like he might be of the hyper-grace variety.
Just grace and nothing else!

MDC · Mar 15, 2019

Kenny'sID said:
Then you are saying we don't have to be obedient to God or do good in order to make it to heaven?

The only thing acceptable to God for salvation is Christ and His merits alone. Are you seeking to be delivered from your sins and to be found in Christ alone for salvation? The OP is certainly not

Gregory Thompson · Mar 15, 2019

BCsenior · Mar 15, 2019

Here's the deal.

In every thread that I start with an OP ...
I post several NT verses which PROVE the OP title.

People respond against the OP title ...
without dealing with the verses in the OP.

Often, they post the NT verses that they prefer ...
without dealing with the verses in the OP.

It should be obvious that one needs to actually
deal with the verses presented in the OP ...
instead of ignoring and/or rejecting them!

Gregory Thompson · Mar 15, 2019

posting instructions without application is very

Lu 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

danbuter · Mar 15, 2019

What blood alcohol content is acceptable to God?

Maybe define the terms you are using...

ace of hearts · Mar 15, 2019

Kenny'sID said:
Then you are saying we don't have to be obedient to God or do good in order to make it to heaven?

What exactly constitutes obedience to God?

ace of hearts · Mar 15, 2019

BCsenior said:
Here's the deal.

In every thread that I start with an OP ...
I post several NT verses which PROVE the OP title.

People respond against the OP title ...
without dealing with the verses in the OP.

Often, they post the NT verses that they prefer ...
without dealing with the verses in the OP.

It should be obvious that one needs to actually
deal with the verses presented in the OP ...
instead of ignoring and/or rejecting them!

In my experience this seems to be true without regard to the subject or statements of an OP in every forum I've posted in. Example -

I would ask about grass varieties. Everyone wanted to talk about my soil. Anyone who said anything about grass was so broad to be meaningless. The same type of things also happens when it comes to religious subjects.

ace of hearts · Mar 15, 2019

danbuter said:
What blood alcohol content is acceptable to God?

Maybe define the terms you are using...

Are you asking how close to sin you can get?

Ttalkkugjil · Mar 16, 2019

If a person places themself under another's dominion and yields them their obedience, they enter into slavery; they're obliged to do what their master demands; and they're bound to this master, they can't leave them at their own pleasure.

ace of hearts · Mar 16, 2019

Ttalkkugjil said:
If a person places themself under another's dominion and yields them their obedience, they enter into slavery; they're obliged to do what their master demands; and they're bound to this master, they can't leave them at their own pleasure.

Agreed. That's more or less why the organized religion of today no longer has a part of my life.

Ttalkkugjil · Mar 16, 2019

ace of hearts said:
Agreed. That's more or less why the organized religion of today no longer has a part of my life.

Do you believe it's possible to love Christ without loving his bride?

Ttalkkugjil · Mar 16, 2019

They that have yielded themselves to sin's service are sin's slaves; they're under its power, in its bondage. The subjection's absolute. And this slavery's end is death.

BCsenior · Mar 16, 2019

Ttalkkugjil said:
They that have yielded themselves
to sin's service are sin's slaves;
they're under its power,
in its bondage.
The subjection's absolute.
And this slavery's end is death.

What you have been posting sounds like your opinion!

The easiest way to provide a Scriptural reference
is simply point to my signature below >>>>>
(or provide many more of your own!)

Mathetes66 · Mar 16, 2019

What is a BAC?

JLB777 · Mar 16, 2019

BCsenior said:
The most important thing for a BAC to do is to co-operate with the precious Holy Spirit while he is being sanctified unto holiness. Endure in the faith while enduring to believe, enduring to trust, and enduring to be obedient.

● Being a slave of righteousness leads to holiness
“… you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether (slaves) of sin leading to death, or (slaves) of obedience leading to righteousness
… so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Romans 6:16,19)

● Practicing righteousness leads to being
righteous in God's eyes
“Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins (habitually) is of the devil … In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does NOT practice righteousness is NOT of God, NOR is he who does NOT love his brothers and sisters.” (1 John 3:7-10)
“… whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” (Acts 10:35)

● The way to righteousness is by living a holy life
“For it would have been better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.” (2 Peter 2:21)

● The unrighteous will NOT inherit
the kingdom of God
“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves,
nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”
(1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
Parallel verses are: Galatians 5:19-24, Ephesians 5:3-6.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth (by living) in unrighteousness.” (Romans 1:18)

“… to him who orders his conduct aright
(by practicing righteousness) I will show
the salvation of God.” (Psalm 50:23)

● The opposite of practicing righteousness
is practicing lawlessness (sin)
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then
I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you;
depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
(Matthew 7:21-23)

● In the beginning of Matthew, Jesus takes it easy
… so as to NOT discourage people (especially
new believers). He only says they are blessed …
not making it clear what the blessing is!

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled …
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:5,10)

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be
added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)
Things such as food, drink, clothes, etc.

Obedience to Christ Jesus and His Doctrine, Commandments, and Gospel.

This is called the Truth.

We are to obey the truth.

but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,

God, who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,
Romans 2:6-8

Born again Christians must walk in the truth and practice righteousness or we will not inherit the kingdom of God.

eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;

JLB

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