sir grace and works are diametrically opposed, the law of non contradiction is a logical law. God created logic when he created our minds. We use logic to learn how to walk, to breath, to eat food and use the restroom, to learn to drive, or use a computer. However to believe grace and works are the same is a contradiction. You absolutely cannot both be saved by grace and works at the same time, some of what you posted I agree with just not the salvation by works Idea. Here is verses that disprove the salvation by works idea (it's a repeat of a previous post, because no one refuted it so it still valid)
"For if there had been a law given which could have given life, truly righteousness would have been by the law." Galatians 3:21b
there is no law, loving your enemy, following God with all your heart, etc....no law at all that can save. If there was such a law, salvation would be by that law, and not the cross. God would rather allow a law that saved, than to torture His beloved son in our stead.
And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work."
Romans 11:6 nkjv
So the Bible itself does not interpret repentance as a work of righteousness. As it says above if repentance was a work, then it would cancel out grace as a means of salvation entirely. They are opposites, according to the law of non contradiction, both cannot be correct.
Again we must repent to be saved, but that repentance does not have eternal merit, thus according to scripture it is not a work. If we are living with our girlfriend before marriage, we must repent of that sin of adultery. If we are homosexual we must repent of homosexuality and accept God's sexuality for our lives if we wish to be Christian. But that repentance is not a work, here is why...We must interpret theological words according to the Bible. I interpret salvic repentance as part of trusting in Christ alone. If we worship god's of sex, god's of sports or gods of gleaming chromium (cars), we are not worshiping God. We must put down those false gods and give God our life. We can have recreation yes, any recreation that does not morally compromise our faith. However we must not idolize that recreation. Ecclesiastes says "there is a time for everything" My interpretation is this..."there is a time to play, and a time to rest, and a time for church, and a time to spend with family" If your recreation takes up all of your existing time and you don't have time for family or God, then you have to re-prioritize your life.
so again romans 11:6 dictates that if we are saved by grace, it cannot at the same time be works based. They are opposites. Here is that verse in several other translations:
New International Version
And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
New Living Translation
And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved.
English Standard Version
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
Berean Study Bible
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Berean Literal Bible
And if by grace,
it is no longer from works; otherwise grace no longer would be grace.
New American Standard Bible
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.
New King James Version
And if by grace, then
it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if
it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
King James Bible
And if by grace, then
is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if
it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Christian Standard Bible
Now if by grace, then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace.
Contemporary English Version
This happened because of God's undeserved kindness and not because of anything they have done. It could not have happened except for God's gift of undeserved grace.
Good News Translation
His choice is based on his grace, not on what they have done. For if God's choice were based on what people do, then his grace would not be real grace.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now if by grace, then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace.
International Standard Version
But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
NET Bible
And if it is by grace, it is no longer by works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
New Heart English Bible
And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But if it is by grace, it is not from works, or else grace is not grace. But if it is by works, it is not from grace, or else work is not work.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
If they were chosen by God's kindness, they weren't chosen because of anything they did. Otherwise, God's kindness wouldn't be kindness.
New American Standard 1977
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.
Jubilee Bible 2000
And if by grace, then is it not by works; otherwise, the grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, then it is no longer grace; otherwise, the work is no longer work.
King James 2000 Bible
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
American King James Version
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
American Standard Version
But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if by grace, it is not now by works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
Darby Bible Translation
But if by grace, no longer of works: since [otherwise] grace is no more grace.
English Revised Version
But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
Webster's Bible Translation
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Weymouth New Testament
But if it is in His grace that He has selected them, then His choice is no longer determined by human actions. Otherwise grace would be grace no longer.