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Of course I agree with Romans 3:28. There is no conflict. 1) "works of the law" does not mean "all works". 2) Justification is not a one time event.
No, your explanation contradicts James. James states "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only." Your explanation is that "A man is justified by faith only, and not by works." It is exactly the opposite of James. Thus, you contradict James.Well we explained it exactly in a way which is not contradictory. Your's here is rather an assertion.
I'm not sure what you mean by "Faith is justified."Faith is justified apart from (any) works of Law. Judgment can be a one time event based on faith which is apart from the works of Law.
It only seems that way if the Epistle is subjected to being cherry-picked as was done here.No, your explanation contradicts James. James states "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only." Your explanation is that "A man is justified by faith only, and not by works." It is exactly the opposite of James. Thus, you contradict James.
faith alone, saving faith in Lord Jesus produces real works is James point!No. Neither of the examples had anything to do with being justified before men. Nor does the text state "justified before men." And the context of the section is salvation. That is why James asks "Can faith save him?" He did not ask "Can faith vindicate him before men?" That is not what the chapter is about.
James wants to emphasis that real saving faith can be shown by ones good works, not the cause, but the result!No, the text does not state that the man in question does not really have faith. The text asks "Can faith save him?" If he doesn't even have faith the question makes no sense whatsoever.
Yes James does, as he is showing there is a big difference between professing Jesus as your Messaih and Lord, and actually having Him as such!No, the phrase "real saving faith" appears nowhere in the book of James. Nor does James imply that concept.
Hello and God bless,Hi. How can i get in touch directly with you? I have some questions regarding this subject, and others, i think you might be able to help me better elucidate.
Please let me know.
Hello and God bless,
We can talk here if you want I live in Canada in the Toronto are outskirts
I will seek to answer any questions you have by the grace of God.
Hello again, God bless.Thanks so much. Peace and grace to you.
In my endeavor of seeking the God and Father of Jesus Christ, to truly grow in perfection to the full measure of Christ, I've come across many who have claimed to be His'. Yet, in time they revealed to be not, for many reasons too lengthy to go into now, but that can be summarized by this: people largely and ultimately seek themselves and their own desires; their comfort, their prejuidices, their satisfaction and so on and, ultimately deceive themselves or allow themselves to be deceived into believing that their own desires are God's will for them and others. Really, I've met many people like this, under a great variety of guises. So, at several times I have abandoned the idea of ever having fellowship with others.... Until i read several of your postings and about the Quakers. You really appear to be seeking God, and so did the Quakers at some point.
I particularly found encouraging the writings of Mr. Barclay, although somewhat saddened at seeing how the Quaker church has been corrupted and deteriorated with time. Probably not all of it, but a great part of it. How do you take that? Are you part of any physical fellowship or gathering? How has been your experience with actual fellowships, understanding the ideas and beliefs you seem to understand?
Hello again, God bless.
yes I believe gathering in homes with others and ministering as you are led by the Spirit is God’s order. We had home meetings for about 18 years. And we had about 6 churches gathering in six homes or more. I meet wherever the church meets snd getters in Christ. My work recently has been more itinerant. But a while back I worked with another worker to help a meeting to gather in Gods order in Niagra falls. I also saw the result of much work in the city and great meetings we had in Ryerson where we used a large room there. Eventually they had two home meetings. The Ryerson school was right down town so there were a few evangelist and others we met from the area.
And yes, I find the early Quaker’s very interesting. Although I disagree with some of thier views. But they had some wonderful meetings as I read. Today they seem largely in error. I visited a meeting in a large old house in Toronto and when they say in a large circle waiting for ministry I was lead to ideal and the second time they tried to silence me. This was because I used scripture and I saw no bibles there. I also spoke of the peace that Christ brings in contrast to one person who got up and read a poem of worldly peace.
Hello again and God bless.Thanks for your reply. What do you disagree on with the early Quakers? I haven't read all of their writings and beliefs, but those you linked on an old message you posted and were authored by Mr. Barclay. I found his expositions clear and truthful.
And this brings to mind, something I'd very much like to read your opinion on. You and i agree on the Quakers being largely in error nowadays. My question is, how can you tell they are in error and you are right? How can you tell you are right at all? This is critical to me.I have read many of your posts on this site, not all of course, and I agree with all I've read for except one thing, which puzzles me and I'll ask you about that later on. But my question is, how can you tell your beliefs are right?
For example, on this site there are a lot of discussions about doctrines, points of view, and often, these simply aren't compatible. Some are outright opposites. Yet, everyone believes to be in the right regarding their beliefs and postures, and no matter how lengthy or detailed an explanation is given on the opposite view, it is just not accepted. Is, then everything accurate, right and true? Of course not. But everyone believes to be in the right, to be inspired by the Holy Spirit and honest and accurate in their individual or groupal interpretation of Scripture. Of course, thus happened too, between Christ and the Pharisees and Sadducees. Paul and the Judaizers and so on. Few, I would dare to say, are knowingly mistaken and deceitful. Many really believe whatever they believe and to have ears to truly hear. Of course, there are those too, who are unsure and they sway to and fro here to there and everywhere.
Have you ever pondered all if this in detail?
Thank you again, for reading all this and for your time in writing back to me. If you want, I'd really appreciate if you xan write me back to: anikkazu@protonmail.ch. it is more feasible for me to write an email, than using this site.
Grace, peace, wisdom and love from God to you.
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