Where does Saving Faith come from?

[STommy]

I am so glad you are being honest about your sins.

There are lots of ways we all use to justify our sins: “I am better then most people”, “I did not hurt anyone by them”, “Other ‘Christians’ do them”, “I do not want to be hypocritical”, “I am only human”, “God does not stop me”, “Jesus’ blood is cleansing me” and you might have even better excuses.

I taught a one-hour Sunday School class in prison and there were 42 prisons who were baptized in prison 38 were devout and 4 did it because they were, “going to school” (still members of a gang, still carrying a weapon, acting like they were spiritually growing) all to get out on parole. The 38 were fanatical 24/7 strong, never found alone, always witnessing to others, studying the Bible, praying, fasting, taking turns spending the night praying over other Christians and also protecting those Christians from a night attack. These guys were watched constantly by the snitches looking for any sign of weakness (something Christ would not do) so the snitches could tell the bulls and the bulls could go after the weak to make them slaves. For these 38 any weakness (sin) carried with it the threat of a beating and possible death, so why would other prisoners want to join them?

All mature adults start out as soldiers of satan, with their enemy being God (the One speaking out against what they like, the one threatening hell for them, the one pestering them with His presence). The problem is these soldiers are spirally down into the pigsty of life, sometime unnoticeably for a while.

These soldiers of satan do things that hurt others which weighs on their conscience and they do not like where they are headed. They may not like God and could still hate God, but the burden created by sin is heavy, so they just go to God hoping for some undeserved help and are willing to accept God’s charity as charity. That willingness is all God needs to shower the person with unbelievable gifts including eternal life, Godly type Love, purpose, new friends and forgiveness.

I am saying: you do not have to really be “sorry” about hurting you enemy God right now, but you have hurt others which can weigh on you. Are you willing to accept God’s undeserved help?

I want his help but my greatest concern is that my spirit isn't broken enough. I'm not sorry enough. Because there is one scripture that states God resists the proud. And pride definitely defines me. And that He loves a broken spirit and contrite heart. That description couldn't be any more different than what I am.

 

[bling]

I want his help but my greatest concern is that my spirit isn't broken enough. I'm not sorry enough. Because there is one scripture that states God resists the proud. And pride definitely defines me. And that He loves a broken spirit and contrite heart. That description couldn't be any more different than what I am.

The longer you live the more tragedies we go through.
Instead of getting all caught up about past sins, what good stuff would you like to be doing?
Just try washing the dishes without being asked and out of pure gratitude.
Are there people in your area you could help, pick up trash in their yard and do not let them know about it.
God is actually providing you with lots of opportunities, if you just look around.
Challenge yourself to do good stuff.

 

[Sovereign Grace]

I want his help but my greatest concern is that my spirit isn't broken enough. I'm not sorry enough. Because there is one scripture that states God resists the proud. And pride definitely defines me. And that He loves a broken spirit and contrite heart. That description couldn't be any more different than what I am.

You’re looking at yourself and you insufficiencies. Look to Christ. He is sufficient.

 

[5thKingdom]

I know it says that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. But what exactly does that mean? Do I just need to hear the Gospel in order to be opened to saving faith? And what if I hear the Gospel but faith and repentance don't come? Is it something God gives me? If so can I ASK for it? And then there's the stumbling block that is James. There is true faith and false faith. What's the difference?

To sum up: Where does SAVING FAITH come from? Is it a gift from God that I can ask for? Does it come from hearing the Gospel?

Saving faith is a GIFT of God.
All (real) repentance is the RESULT of regeneration,
and never the CAUSE.


Remember... all those who are GIVEN the GIFT of saving faith
were "chosen" or "elected" to be PART of "His sheep" before
the foundation of the world.


Those who were NOT "chosen" or "elected" by the Grace of God
(without regard to any "work" they would do) can not produce
saving "faith"... how could they, they are spiritually DEAD.
Dead men can only produce sin.

And: What's the difference between true and false faith?

[/QUOTE]


True faith is the result of having been regenerated or "born again".
False faith is the result of men trying to save themselves through
their "works". If faith (the DECISION to believe) is the product of
man (and not the Gift of God to those "chosen" or "elected" to be
part of "His sheep") then it is a FALSE faith of synergism and not
the True faith of monergism.


One is the BROAD WAY that leads many "Christians" to destruction.
The other is the narrow way that leads FEW Christians to eternal life.
One is the result of God "choosing" those who are to be "His sheep"
the other is the result of MEN choosing to become "His sheep"...
which is really just pretending.


Of course, to understand True faith, one must first understand
that some men were NEVER MEANT to be saved. Some men
were NEVER MEANT to "perceive" or "understand" or to ever
"be converted" or to have their "sins forgiven" [Mark 4:11-12]


So it is just foolishness that to create (or follow) a doctrine that
MEN can DECIDE to have saving faith if they were not "chosen"
or "elected" to be part of "His sheep" before the world began.


Remember, Jesus was very clear [John 6] that NO MAN can ever
come to Him unless the Father first "draws" them and ALL MEN
the Father draws "shall come" to Him... and He will lose NONE
of "His sheep". This is where the Gospel begins...
anything else is a false (synergistic) gospel.


Jim

 

[5thKingdom]

The longer you live the more tragedies we go through.
Instead of getting all caught up about past sins, what good stuff would you like to be doing?
Just try washing the dishes without being asked and out of pure gratitude.
Are there people in your area you could help, pick up trash in their yard and do not let them know about it.
God is actually providing you with lots of opportunities, if you just look around.
Challenge yourself to do good stuff.

Yea... doing "good stuff" produces salvation...
it has NOTHING to do with whether you were "chosen" or "elected"
to be part of "His Sheep" (before the world began).. it's all about
"works".


Jim

 

[BNR32FAN]

Faith comes from hearing the Word of Christ.

This is a living breathed Word to your innermost soul where your spirit is and you now that you know that it is God.

Yes you can ask for it.

Then you respond in either belief to salvation, or unbelief which is rejecting God's word.

Welcome to CF by the way

Good answer brother

 

[5thKingdom]

You’re looking at yourself and you insufficiencies. Look to Christ. He is sufficient.

Of course the BIBLE says that NO MAN will "seek God" or
"look to Christ" unless they were "chosen" or "elected" to
be part of "His sheep" (before the world began).


And the BIBLE says that NO MAN can ever come to Christ
unless the Father FIRST "draws" them and ALL MEN the Father
draws "shall come" to Jesus and He will lose NONE of "His sheep".


You are partially correct. We must "look to Christ".
However, the BIBLE says that NO MAN will ever do that
unless they are FIRST regenerated. Otherwise, you just have
another false "works gospel".


Of course, this BIBLICAL reality is hard to understand for those
who do not accept that some men were NEVER MEANT to be part
of "His sheep".


Jesus taught that some men were NEVER MEANT to "perceive"
or "understand" or "be converted" or have their "sins forgiven".
[Mark 4:11-12]


Does YOUR "gospel" teach that some men were NEVER MEANT
to be saved? And, if not - why not? It is PART of the Gospel.


Jim

 

[5thKingdom]

Good answer brother

So you think someone who is spiritually DEAD
can decide to have faith (before regeneration)?

Jim

 

[bling]

Yea... doing "good stuff" produces salvation...
it has NOTHING to do with whether you were "chosen" or "elected"
to be part of "His Sheep" (before the world began).. it's all about
"works".


Jim

I did not suggest that at all. He said he was a Christian already, so doing "good stuff" is worship and not "works", but your faith, hope and Love will grow with use. The attitude to have is one of a Loving gratitude.

 

[5thKingdom]

I did not suggest that at all. He said he was a Christian already, so doing "good stuff" is worship and not "works", but your faith, hope and Love will grow with use. The attitude to have is one of a Loving gratitude.

Of course we know that it is not possible to be a (real) Christian
indwelt with the Holy Spirit and have the testimony he had...
his words reveal he is not even a "babe in Christ".
He admits as much.

Again, your suggestion of "doing good works" is not needed
to any (real) Christian because that is the natural result of being
indwelt - and it's of no use whatsoever to those not indwelt.

Either way... "good works" is NOT the answer to his problem,
being "born again" is the only solution to his condition. And
Jesus was clear that some men were NEVER MEANT to
have their "sins forgiven" (be saved). That is a reality
we must accept to preach the (true) Gospel.

It does the hearer no good to hear a false hope "gospel"
and it does the preacher no good to preach a false "gospel"...
Let's be honest with ourselves... and true to Scriptures.

Jim

 

[Sovereign Grace]

Of course the BIBLE says that NO MAN will "seek God" or
"look to Christ" unless they were "chosen" or "elected" to
be part of "His sheep" (before the world began).


And the BIBLE says that NO MAN can ever come to Christ
unless the Father FIRST "draws" them and ALL MEN the Father
draws "shall come" to Jesus and He will lose NONE of "His sheep".


You are partially correct. We must "look to Christ".
However, the BIBLE says that NO MAN will ever do that
unless they are FIRST regenerated. Otherwise, you just have
another false "works gospel".


Of course, this BIBLICAL reality is hard to understand for those
who do not accept that some men were NEVER MEANT to be part
of "His sheep".


Jesus taught that some men were NEVER MEANT to "perceive"
or "understand" or "be converted" or have their "sins forgiven".
[Mark 4:11-12]


Does YOUR "gospel" teach that some men were NEVER MEANT
to be saved? And, if not - why not? It is PART of the Gospel.


Jim

If he truly looks to Christ and is saved, it’s proof he was elect, elected before God said, “Let there be light”. And also Ephesians 1:4. If he truly repents, it’s evidence of being born again(repentance is the result of regeneration not the cause).

I’m just telling him what the Bible says, “repent and believe in the gospel”. If he truly does this, he’s saved. If he doesn’t, he will die lost.

 

[5thKingdom]

If he truly looks to Christ and is saved, it’s proof he was elect, elected before God said, “Let there be light”. And also Ephesians 1:4. If he truly repents, it’s evidence of being born again(repentance is the result of regeneration not the cause).

I’m just telling him what the Bible says, “repent and believe in the gospel”. If he truly does this, he’s saved. If he doesn’t, he will die lost.

Yes, it really is as simple as that.

Jim

 

[bling]

Of course we know that it is not possible to be a (real) Christian
indwelt with the Holy Spirit and have the testimony he had...
his words reveal he is not even a "babe in Christ".
He admits as much.

Again, your suggestion of "doing good works" is not needed
to any (real) Christian because that is the natural result of being
indwelt - and it's of no use whatsoever to those not indwelt.

Either way... "good works" is NOT the answer to his problem,
being "born again" is the only solution to his condition. And
Jesus was clear that some men were NEVER MEANT to
have their "sins forgiven" (be saved). That is a reality
we must accept to preach the (true) Gospel.

It does the hearer no good to hear a false hope "gospel"
and it does the preacher no good to preach a false "gospel"...
Let's be honest with ourselves... and true to Scriptures.

Jim

First off: I have known Christians who have gotten caught up in big time socially unacceptable sins for long periods of time, who came back from their life of sin to be spiritual giants in the Kingdom.

I have not been given the power to determine who is and who is not part of the elect, so I leave that up to God. Do you have this power?

Do you believe Christians can quench the indwelling Holy Spirit?

Do you believe God lacks the Love to forgive some people?

God decided before time began to save those who would humbly accept His forgiveness, but how do you know who will humbly accept God’s charity as charity.

 

[5thKingdom]

First off: I have known Christians who have gotten caught up in big time socially unacceptable sins for long periods of time, who came back from their life of sin to be spiritual giants in the Kingdom.

That was NOT his testimony so you are only
constructing a strawman (again).

I have not been given the power to determine who is and who is not part of the elect,

And yet JESUS said "you shall know them by their fruit" and
the Bible COMMANDS the church elders to (a) identify those
who do not show the "fruit" of being saved in their behavior
and/or doctrines and (b) rebuke those people and (c) expel
them from the church if they do not repent.


So, clearly, real saints ARE GIVEN the ability to determine
who is and who is not part of the elect by seeing their "fruit"
(both behavior and doctrine). Why is this "news" to you?


Or do you actually pretend that those teaching heresy are
showing the "fruit" of being elect? If you want to be taken
seriously you will need to THINK more deeply.... and submit
to what the Bible SAYS and not what you "feel".

Do you believe God lacks the Love to forgive some people?

I believe the Bible says that some men were NEVER MEANT
to have their sins forgiven - because that is what Jesus taught.
And I believe some men were CREATED to be "vessels of mercy" (saved) while others were CREATED to be "vessels of destruction" (unsaved)... again, because that is what the BIBLE says.


I believe what the Bible teaches and NOT what I "feel"
it should teach. You would do well to do the same...
if you can. Many are not GIVEN the ability to understand.


I believe Jesus was telling the truth when He said that many
"Christians" are actually unsaved "tares" sown by Satan and
destined to the same fire prepared for Satan and the demons,
and relatively few "Christians" are saved "wheat" sown by God
and destined to eternal life.


I wonder WHY you do not believe what JESUS SAID about
(a) men who were NEVER MEANT to "be forgiven" and
(b) men who were CREATED to be "vessels of destruction" and
(c) men who were unsaved "tares" sown in the church by Satan.


Actually, I do not "wonder" why you do not understand these
things at all... you are simply showing your "fruit".

God decided before time began to save those who would humbly accept His forgiveness, but how do you know who will humbly accept God’s charity as charity.

That is the heresy of a synergistic "gospel" that MEN are sovereign.
The Bible says God decided who were "chosen" or "elect" before
the world began BASED ONLY ON HIS GOOD PLEASURE and
NOT based on anything that person would do during his lifetime.


You are perverting what the Bible says with what you WANT
it to say... but there are so many passages that contradict
you, so you are diminished to reject or intentionally ignore
all those passages in order to protect your heretical theory
from immediate destruction. How sad.


You are simply repeating the heresy of an Arminian "works gospel".
We have heard it all thousands of times before, but it must always
(as YOU must always), reject and intentionally ignore all of the
passages that teach some men were NEVER MEANT to be saved
and some men were CREATED to be "vessels of destruction".


So continue to follow the heresy of your "works gospel"...
but do not expect any real saint to pretend you know Truth,
as your "fruit" demonstrates you are either a "babe in Christ"
or an unsaved "tare". The BIBLE does not offer another option.


Jim

 

[Sovereign Grace]

First off: I have known Christians who have gotten caught up in big time socially unacceptable sins for long periods of time, who came back from their life of sin to be spiritual giants in the Kingdom.

I have not been given the power to determine who is and who is not part of the elect, so I leave that up to God. Do you have this power?

Do you believe Christians can quench the indwelling Holy Spirit?

Do you believe God lacks the Love to forgive some people?

God decided before time began to save those who would humbly accept His forgiveness, but how do you know who will humbly accept God’s charity as charity.

God did not choose to save anyone who He knew would humbly accept His forgiveness. That is not what Romans 8:28-30 teaches. It says WHOM He did foreknow(the Greek word is a verb which means God didn’t merely know they would they would be willing, but that He did something, i.e., elected them), not those He knew would be willing He did foreknow.

 

[BrotherJJ]

OP Question: Where does saving faith come from? Answer: Christ

Faith begins with & is worthless without, Christ's Faith the foundation:

Heb 12: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(NOTE: Christ is the author/beginning & finisher/end of all faith)

The victory over sin & death is won by: Christ's faithful & obedient works & resurrection & our faith placed in His faithful & obedient works & resurrection.

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by "faith of Jesus Christ" unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(NOTE: The Faith "OF" Christ)

Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the "faith of Jesus Christ", even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the "faith of Christ" and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
(NOTE: It's the Faith "OF" Christ & thru the righteousness of Christ's obedient works. That when we place our faith in Him & His work. Christ becomes the Lord our righteousness (Jer 23:6 & 33:16). And God judicially justifies us ="Declares us Righteous in His sight)

Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the "faith of the Son of God", who loved me, and gave himself for me.
(NOTE: We live by the faith "OF" the Son of God, who loved us, and gave himself as a sin sacrifice for us)

Gal 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by "faith of Jesus Christ" might be given to them that believe.
(NOTE: The promise by the faith "OF" Jesus Christ. Then our Faith placed in Christ's work)

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by "faith of Jesus Christ" unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(NOTE: The Faith "OF" Christ)

Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from "faith to faith": as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
(NOTE: From Faith to Faith. That's our Faith placed in Him & His faithful & obedient sacrificial works)

Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but "the just shall live by his faith".
(NOTE: The just live by "HIS" faith!)

Phil 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
(NOTE: Jesus gave is life to obedience)

Rom 5:19 (B) so "by the obedience of one" shall many be made righteous.
(NOTE: It's "By The Obedience Of One" = Jesus: Whereby many will be made righteous)

Phil 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but "that which is through the "faith of Christ", the righteousness which is of God by faith:
(NOTE: Not by our own righteousness obtained thru law keeping. BUT thru the faith "OF" Christ)

Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by "faith that is in me".
(NOTE: Jesus say's, we are sanctified by faith that is IN > ME/HIM).

While the Temple was operating High Priest had authority to impute/transfer the peoples sin (Lev 16:21). Christ our Great High Priest (Heb 4:14) has the power/authority to impute sin & righteousness.

We access Gods Grace thru Faith (Rom 5:2) placed in Christ's finished redemptive sin atoning work:

Found in Christ's death (sins required wage PAID), burial (proof he died) & resurrection (God's receipt, sins payment received & accepted).

Then our Great High Priest (Heb 4:14-15) imputes/transfers our sins onto Himself, then, imputes/transfers His righteousness onto us. See Lev 4:22,24,27,29,31,32,33,35 & Lev 16:21, Gal 3 & Rom 4 for additional context.

2 Cor 5:21 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.
(NOTE: We become the righteousness of God in Christ)

1 Cor 1:
29 no flesh should glory in his presence.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
(NOTE: When we place our faith in Christ's finished work of redemption & resurrection. We become justified, sanctified & Christ/God is glorified!)

31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

All the credit, glory & honor belongs to our great God & Savior. Jesus the faithful & obedient Christ. Amen

 

[wandering misfit]

Faith comes from hearing the Word of Christ.

This is a living breathed Word to your innermost soul where your spirit is and you now that you know that it is God.

Yes you can ask for it.

Then you respond in either belief to salvation, or unbelief which is rejecting God's word.

Welcome to CF by the way

I don't want to get too far off track, but unbelief is the default position of humanity..... asking for something not believed in isn't a possibility; you've heard of stubborn.

 

[FreeGrace2]

I know it says that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. But what exactly does that mean?

It means a person must hear the gospel before they can believe the gospel.

Do I just need to hear the Gospel in order to be opened to saving faith?

No. You would have to believe what you hear to be saved. Hearing alone isn't enough. You have to believe it.

And what if I hear the Gospel but faith and repentance don't come?

That would mean you didn't believe what you heard. You'd be saying, "I don't believe that", or some such words.

Is it something God gives me?

God gives the information upon which the believer of that information is saved. But the person MUST believe it.

If so can I ASK for it?

If you don't believe what you hear (the gospel), why would asking for faith work? You already don't believe it. Do you think God will override your unbelief?

And then there's the stumbling block that is James. There is true faith and false faith. What's the difference?

No stumbling block. James never said anything about a false faith. Those who say such don't know how to read. James said a faith that has no works is dead, not false.

James' point in ch 2 was that apart from works, one's faith can't be seen.

To sum up: Where does SAVING FAITH come from? Is it a gift from God that I can ask for? Does it come from hearing the Gospel?

Saving faith is believing the information that God has given. And one must hear it before they can believe it. You can ask God to send you someone who can give you the correct information so you can make an informed decision.

And: What's the difference between true and false faith?

A false faith is trusting in an object other than Jesus Christ, who is the Savior, and/or a purpose for anything other than being saved from hell.

Many TV evangelists (many are phony) will tell you to "believe in Christ or God and you'll get that promotion, or get a better car/house/wife/etc.

The object of saving faith is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died on the cross for YOUR sins. You are trusting in Him and His work on your behalf FOR salvation. That's the purpose in trusting in Him.

 

[wandering misfit]

First off: I have known Christians who have gotten caught up in big time socially unacceptable sins for long periods of time, who came back from their life of sin to be spiritual giants in the Kingdom.

What is your point of this, God's or your own proof positive?

 

[BNR32FAN]

OP Question: Where does saving faith come from? Answer: Christ

Faith begins with & is worthless without, Christ's Faith the foundation:

Heb 12: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(NOTE: Christ is the author/beginning & finisher/end of all faith)

The victory over sin & death is won by: Christ's faithful & obedient works & resurrection & our faith placed in His faithful & obedient works & resurrection.

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by "faith of Jesus Christ" unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(NOTE: The Faith "OF" Christ)

Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the "faith of Jesus Christ", even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the "faith of Christ" and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
(NOTE: It's the Faith "OF" Christ & thru the righteousness of Christ's obedient works. That when we place our faith in Him & His work. Christ becomes the Lord our righteousness (Jer 23:6 & 33:16). And God judicially justifies us ="Declares us Righteous in His sight)

Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the "faith of the Son of God", who loved me, and gave himself for me.
(NOTE: We live by the faith "OF" the Son of God, who loved us, and gave himself as a sin sacrifice for us)

Gal 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by "faith of Jesus Christ" might be given to them that believe.
(NOTE: The promise by the faith "OF" Jesus Christ. Then our Faith placed in Christ's work)

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by "faith of Jesus Christ" unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
(NOTE: The Faith "OF" Christ)

Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from "faith to faith": as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
(NOTE: From Faith to Faith. That's our Faith placed in Him & His faithful & obedient sacrificial works)

Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but "the just shall live by his faith".
(NOTE: The just live by "HIS" faith!)

Phil 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
(NOTE: Jesus gave is life to obedience)

Rom 5:19 (B) so "by the obedience of one" shall many be made righteous.
(NOTE: It's "By The Obedience Of One" = Jesus: Whereby many will be made righteous)

Phil 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but "that which is through the "faith of Christ", the righteousness which is of God by faith:
(NOTE: Not by our own righteousness obtained thru law keeping. BUT thru the faith "OF" Christ)

Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by "faith that is in me".
(NOTE: Jesus say's, we are sanctified by faith that is IN > ME/HIM).

While the Temple was operating High Priest had authority to impute/transfer the peoples sin (Lev 16:21). Christ our Great High Priest (Heb 4:14) has the power/authority to impute sin & righteousness.

We access Gods Grace thru Faith (Rom 5:2) placed in Christ's finished redemptive sin atoning work:

Found in Christ's death (sins required wage PAID), burial (proof he died) & resurrection (God's receipt, sins payment received & accepted).

Then our Great High Priest (Heb 4:14-15) imputes/transfers our sins onto Himself, then, imputes/transfers His righteousness onto us. See Lev 4:22,24,27,29,31,32,33,35 & Lev 16:21, Gal 3 & Rom 4 for additional context.

2 Cor 5:21 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.
(NOTE: We become the righteousness of God in Christ)

1 Cor 1:
29 no flesh should glory in his presence.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
(NOTE: When we place our faith in Christ's finished work of redemption & resurrection. We become justified, sanctified & Christ/God is glorified!)

31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

All the credit, glory & honor belongs to our great God & Savior. Jesus the faithful & obedient Christ. Amen

How were the Judaisers severed from Christ & fallen from grace then as Paul states in Galatians 5:4? How can someone fail to abide in Christ as Jesus said in John 15:6?