Our righteousness is as filthy rags.Excellent scripture.
Paul himself, taught us that even he could become lost, if he didn't keep his flesh under the dominion of the Spirit.
However, the scripture I was asking for, was one in reference to this statement you made:
JLB
Does gal5:18 include reference to the moral law/ TC?
Our righteousness is as filthy rags.
Now put all three together.
BTW...Paul was not teaching He could become lost, he was teaching he does this in order not to become lost.Excellent scripture.
Paul himself, taught us that even he could become lost, if he didn't keep his flesh under the dominion of the Spirit.
However, the scripture I was asking for, was one in reference to this statement you made:
JLB
Really? The TC got abolished?Last time I will say it:
Galatians 5:18, specifically the word "law", is a reference to the law of Moses.
I said I'm not under the law of Moses, because I am in Christ, and the law of Moses was abolished in His flesh, having been nailed to the cross.
Within the law of Moses, were the 10 commandments, as well as the ceremonial law of sacrifices, special washing requirements, circumcision, feast days, Sabbath Laws, and so forth.
JLB
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.Just scripture brother.
Please post the scripture you are referring, about righteousness.
Here's mine:
Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 1 John 3:7
- He who practices righteousness, is righteous.
JLB
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
This with 1 john 3:7. You can now see, the righteousness we walk in is Christ.
You are NOT declared righteous by striving not to commit sin.The Lord gives us a new divine nature, empowered by the Holy Spirit, so that we can now practice righteousness, something we could never do without His Spirit; The Spirit of Grace.
We are to become, the righteousness of God in Christ.
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
John says it this way:
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12
Those who practice righteousness are righteous.
Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 1 John 3:7
If you believe that those who practice the works of the flesh are righteous, then please share the scripture for this belief.
If you believe those who practice unrighteousness, are righteous, then please provide the scripture for this belief.
JLB
Right, Paul did not have a righteousness of His own...He has the righteousness of Christ.
In Christ
Daniel
You are NOT declared righteous by striving not to commit sin.
How many scriptures do you want concerning that?
Do you not understand, your deeds, your thoughts, your words are the works of the flesh. Whether they be good works or wicked works. If you stand on any of your works, you stand on all of your works...the good and the wicked.The Lord gives us a new divine nature, empowered by the Holy Spirit, so that we can now practice righteousness, something we could never do without His Spirit; The Spirit of Grace.
We are to become, the righteousness of God in Christ.
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
John says it this way:
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12
Those who practice righteousness are righteous.
Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 1 John 3:7
If you believe that those who practice the works of the flesh are righteous, then please share the scripture for this belief.
If you believe those who practice unrighteousness, are righteous, then please provide the scripture for this belief.
JLB
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law, rather through the law we become conscious of sin
Rom3:20
Jason will tell you the above only concerns non applicable old( covenant) law.
If he is right, Paul made an incorrect statement. For that law could be faultlessly obeyed, therefore you could be righteous under it
I won't write this to them, because they refuse to listen.Amen...Amen...Amen
I'm just going to repeat. If in rom3:20 Paul us, as you believe speaking of old law, not incorporated into NC law, he made a false statement. And I have explained whyFirst, Romans 3:1, asks the question, what profit is there in circumcision? Is circumcision a part of the Old Law or the New Law? Surely this is a part of the Old Law. So the word "law" is in context to the Old Law and not all law.
Second, even if you wanted Romans 3:20 to be talking about all law, it is not an observance of law alone that saves us but we are initially and ultimately saved by Jesus Christ. For a person initially accepts Jesus as their Savior, repents of their sins, and believes in His death and resurrection on their behalf. This is called Justification and it continues through a believer's life. However, after accepting Jesus, the Lord will then move to do good work through their heart and lives. This is where Sanctification comes in (i.e. holy living).
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Has God failed? I have yet to meet one man that does not sin. When we walk in the Spirit, we trust that God's Word is true. Through Christ's passion, we are cleansed.With the power of the Spirit there is no striving. He has given us the power not to sin willfully. If you do sin willfully, then you are not walking in the Spirit and your doctrine is completely wacked. God will not be mocked.
I'm going to save this brotherI won't write this to them, because they refuse to listen.
Sin is the transgression of the law 1john3:4
Therefore if you observe the law you do not commit sin. If you fail to observe the law you do commit sin.
Paul states( and he goes on stating it)
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law, rather through the law we become conscious of sin
Rom 3:20
So the Christian is not declared righteous by striving not to commit sin.
People then say you preach a licence to sin. So why did Paul relentlessly state it?
Paul is writing to people who have made Christ Lord and Saviour of their life. They have been born again of the Holy Spirit. The law is in their hearts and in their hearts they want nothing more than to obey it.
Under such circumstances, such people have no need of a righteousness of striving not to commit sin. They don't want the sin, they want to follow after Christ. Such people could never use such grace as a licence to sin. The idea THESE people who want nothing more than to serve Christ would then seek a licence to sin, is, frankly potty.
So why does Paul insist they who love God and so much want to obey him must die to a law if righteousness/ no righteousness of striving to defeat sin?
Because, the power of sin is the law( of righteousness) 1cor15:56
If the Christian who in their heart wants nothing more than to obey Christ, every time they are imperfect believe they are threatened with hell unless they quickly repent, they live under the power of sin, they cannot grow as God wants them to grow. Neither can they love God as He wants them to love him.
The Christian who knows their sin cannot condemn them and loves God with all their heart can't thank God enough for removing their feelings of condemnation. For they know they are not perfect in the flesh. Such gratitude brings them to love God more than they ever thought possible( greatest commandment obeyed) and I repeat, such people cannot/ would not view such grace as a licence to sin.
In fact, they will see sin far more dramatically and quickly overcome in their lives for they are living in the pure truth of the gospel message. And the power is in the truth being followed. And the power of sin has been removed from their lives.
However, those who don't want to surrender their lives to Christ cannot understand it and accept grace. Grace is not for them. The proud of heart will also resist such grace.
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