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

[JLB777]

What is a BAC?

Born Again Christian

 

[BCsenior]

JLB

Welcome, JLB, to this forum ...
where we may discuss the most important topic,
which is:
How to help deceived BACs get into heaven!

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

If a person becomes God's servant, then the result will be a life-righteousness, a conformity to God's image of God: an upright life, approved by God.

 

[BCsenior]

If a person becomes God's servant, then the result will be a life-righteousness, a conformity to
God's image of God:
an upright life, approved by God.

I don't know if you're familiar with W. E. Vine ...
but he says that "knew" in Matthew 7:23
means "approved of".

To many BACs, Jesus will say:
"I never knew (approved of) you; depart from Me"

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

I don't know if you're familiar with W. E. Vine ...
but he says that "knew" in Matthew 7:23
means "approved of".

To many BACs, Jesus will say:
"I never knew (approved of) you; depart from Me"

An interesting belief which I do not share.

Thanks be to God that we missionaries have been given obedience from the heart to the doctrine unto which we were delivered. All glory to God.

 

[BCsenior]

An interesting belief which I do not share.

I don't mean to be argumentative, but ...

Does Jesus "know" (have relationship/fellowship with)
anyone whom He does not approve of?

You might be right?

 

[Gregory Thompson]

All this BAC talk is making me hungry .. mmmm BAC-ON...

I recall Jesus said that our work is to trust Him, Hebrews also affirms that without faith or trust it is impossible to please him.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

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.

Love is the most important.

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

I don't mean to be argumentative, but ...

Does Jesus "know" (have relationship with)
anyone whom He does not approve of?

Perhaps, you are correct.

I believe he has a relationship with everyone whom he has a relationship with.

 

[BCsenior]

I believe he has a relationship with everyone whom he has a relationship with.

Try that one again?

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

Try that one again?

Hmm... seems rather self-explanatory... Jesus has a relationship with everyone Jesus has a relationship with. I believe Jesus does have a relationship with everyone who has been born from above.

 

[BCsenior]

Jesus has a relationship with everyone Jesus has a relationship with. I believe Jesus does have a relationship with everyone who has been born from above.

1 John 1:7 speaks about losing fellowship.

 

[Devin Newsome]

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.

You have formulated a works based salvation. However, justification is by faith and not by works of the law. You need to gain a proper understanding of the distinction between law and gospel.

 

[BCsenior]

You have formulated a works based salvation. However, justification is by faith and not by works of the law. You need to gain a proper understanding of the distinction between law and gospel.

You need to take a very close look at all of the verses
in the epistles (especially) ... because they are written
to the churches!

The dire warnings are there for a purpose!
And that purpose is not for them to be ignored.

You need to RECONCILE the 2 groups of these verses:
OSAS vs. non-OSAS ... Isn't that reasonable?

Good Luck!

 

[Devin Newsome]

You need to take a very close look at all of the verses
in the epistles (especially) ... because they are written
to the churches!

The dire warnings are there for a purpose!
And that purpose is not for them to be ignored.

You need to RECONCILE the 2 groups of these verses:
OSAS vs. non-OSAS ... Isn't that reasonable?

Good Luck!

Was Abraham justified by faith or works?

 

[BCsenior]

Was Abraham justified by faith or works?

Do you have the first clue what
biblical faith, belief, etc. actually mean?

They mean you become a slave of God.
They mean you become totally obedient to God.
etc.

BTW, how's your salvation tower coming along?

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

1 John 1:7 speaks about losing fellowship.

John describes our conduct as it should be. We're a light in Christ through faith, and so it fits us to walk as light's children. God is in the light, God is holy, everything that God does is holy.

 

[Devin Newsome]

Do you have the first clue what
biblical faith, belief, etc. actually mean?

They mean you become a slave of God.
They mean you become totally obedient to God.
etc.

BTW, how's your salvation tower coming along?

Did you tear the book of Romans out of your Bible?

Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.

The doctrine of justification by faith is what the entire reformation was built upon.

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

In conversion we renounce sin's bondage and we submit to the doctrine to which we've been delivered, to the truth which the preaching in Church should exhibit.

 

[JLB777]

Welcome, JLB, to this forum ...
where we may discuss the most important topic,
which is:
How to help deceived BACs get into heaven!

I believe there are more born again Christians living in the USA who have become lost, than those who have never believed.



This is the mission field now.


Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
Luke 15:6-7



JLB

 

[Ttalkkugjil]

The obedience to the Christian doctrine is faith, for faith is obedience to the Gospel and so to Christ. And this faith's obedience of faith is God's gift, for which thanks must be given to God alone.