Are 'Sin' and 'Works' Virtually Arbitrary?

[All Becomes New]

What exactly is the 'will of God'? You accused me of attempting to know what God thinks. So how would I know what God wants, without knowing what He thinks?

If you don't know it just means you are not saved. Worldly things are discerned by the world. Spiritual things are discerned spiritually. I can tell you more granted you actually care. If it's just an argument or debate you are after, then I couldn't care less what you think of this.

And BTW, you skipped an awful lot in that last response. Is there a reason for this?

I addressed everything you said in what I said all in one go. I don't really like going tit for tat.

 

[cvanwey]

If you don't know it just means you are not saved. Worldly things are discerned by the world. Spiritual things are discerned spiritually. I can tell you more granted you actually care. If it's just an argument or debate you are after, then I couldn't care less what you think of this.

Please remember... Regardless of why your interlocutor is engaging, hundreds, if not thousands of people, read these posts. Many of whom are earnest in their search for truth. You can provide information to them as well.

So, what exactly is the 'will of God'? And how do you know this?

 

[All Becomes New]

Please remember... Regardless of why your interlocutor is engaging, hundreds, if not thousands of people, read these posts. Many of whom are earnest in their search for truth. You can provide information to them as well.

So, what exactly is the 'will of God'? And how do you know this?

The question should be "what is the 'Will of God' for _______."

If you are asking this about you or I, the answer is this:

Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶ The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

 

[cvanwey]

The question should be "what is the 'Will of God' for _______."

If you are asking this about you or I, the answer is this:

Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶ The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

We've already established that God offers His grace. We've also established that the only unforgivable sin is not accepting YHWH/Jesus as your gateway to Heaven. How do we know this? Well...

Person A follows the golden rule, is also an earnest philanthropist, and also hardly speaks ill of others. But, He believes in Vishnu, and rejects or even doubts this YHWH Character. Let alone, loving this Character; for which he doubts even exists.

Person B not only believes, but professes his/her devotion to YHWH, loves YHWH, repents to YHWH, and prays to YHWH. However, He/she has a heavy gambling problem. He/she also likes prostitutes, and frequently calls upon them. He/she is gay. He/she lies daily. He/she steals from the company he/she works for. etc etc etc. For person B, I would assume all can be covered, under God's grace.

But person A is hosed. Why? Not loving YHWH is not covered by God's grace.

And since you like providing Verse(s). I have one for you:

"16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."

Please attempt to reconcile the above Verse, with the ones you've provided.