WHAT ABOUT THE STATEMENT THAT MAN IS JUSTIFIED BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS OF THE LAW (ROMANS 3:28)? "Do not fear those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul.". We also see that Paul was talking about the Old Law in Romans 3:28 (when he uses works of the law), if we look carefully at the context in Romans 3 and 4. Perhaps you imagine a place of darkness and fire, where God happily sends unbelievers to suffer in eternal, smoke-filled agony at the hands of demonic torturers. 4. Jesus said: "Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell" (Matthew 10:28). But Jesus was absolutely clear: the Jews would not go to heaven simply by being born Jews. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. II-II, Q. Adokimos is translated as "reprobate" in 2 Timothy 3:8 and in Romans 1:28. His point is not that if you submit to Jesus and His faith, none of your human actions, deeds or sins will have anything to do with your justification! Jesus made it crystal clear that only the overcomers will be with Him . Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.. This coincides with the Catholic teaching that a believer can lose the state of justification and be damned if he or she commits a mortal sin (e.g., fornication, drunkenness, looking at pornography, etc.) The book of Revelation shows that Hell, as a place of agony, is a holding area for those who refused God in life, where they remain until the Day of Judgment, when they will be made nothing. John 3:17-20- For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Without Him, we are un-created. 1. To Jesus, to believe in Him unto salvation is to follow and keep His words and His commandments, as all the other passages we have covered demonstrate. He loves us so much that He gives us a choice. 2. They didnt really have true saving faith, according to them, even though they thought they did. The intention of the jabbed is to literally disconnect us from truth and light transmitted through the ether and connect all of humanity to the wannabe God of lies, deceit, darkness and control - The Son of the Morning who is also known on Earth as Lucifer or the Son of Perdition. His language describes someone who is walking the justified path and then turns away. to which many were so attached Paul gives the example of how Abraham was justified by his faith in Genesis 15:6, which was before he was circumcised in Genesis 17: Romans 4:9-10- Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? First, notice what the first part of the verse says. This verse speaks for itself. He now describes the body as only a tent dwelling, a temporary abode, in which we are camping during a journey. Maybe we could just ignore the fact that this translation has come across in ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, Sanskrit, and Arabic. Modern science gives us every reason to believe that we do not have souls . St. Paul says that those who eat of the Eucharist unworthily are guilty of grave sin against the body and blood of the Lord. This totally contradicts the Protestant view of once saved always saved. Also see Mark 13:13 for the same message. Copyright 2008: Bro. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. .God Eternal Within The Body. If man were justified by faith alone, this parable would not make any sense whatsoever. Hell is real. Notice here that if one consents to a sin of lust, it brings forth death. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, 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.. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The hebrew letters are sacred. There is much more evidence that, instead of agony, the end of the wicked lies in oblivion. One cannot say that, for Jesus Himself says that they believe for a time. I haven't read Gregg Braden's book, but it's bound to be interesting and not as difficult as reading The Zohar. Essentially, economic subordination within the Trinity refers to what God does while ontological subordination refers to who God is. Luke 8:15- But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.. With these facts in mind, we can see what a tragic and devastating mistake of misinterpretation millions of Protestants have made. WHAT ABOUT THE PASSAGES WHICH SAY THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN JESUS WILL BE SAVED? Speaking to brethren, that is, believers, he says that if they commit grave sins of the flesh they will die eternally: be damned. This is just another verse which shows that what you do can exclude you from salvation. The stars and planets seek to imitate the perfection of the unmoved mover by moving about the Earth in a circle, the most perfect of shapes. 36-39). Jesus' teaching about hell was both frightening and fair. In Revelation chapter 20, we read about the final judgment. and in thy name done many wonderful works? Hence, the Protestant argument from Ephesians 2:8-9 is another one which doesnt hold up to the context of Scripture. But when we embrace a close examination of scripture, were better able to show the world Gods true face. Reading this in isolation, some Protestants think that all believers are assured of salvation. Do not ye judge them that are within? The following verses, which reject justification by faith alone, are why Luther criticized this book of the Bible: James 2:14- What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? That is Hell. God will condemn people to Hell based on whether they do iniquity. 12:21, etc.). Paul was writing to people who were stuck on the notion that the system of the Old Law, with circumcision, the laws about clean and unclean foods, ritual sacrifices, etc. God In Your Bones. For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved. This misrepresentation of Hell not only does damage to the image of the Christian Church, but also causes some of the faithful, themselves, to fall away from what they perceive to be a monstrous God. Then Jesus emphasizes the point by stating that you must do what He says to be His. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.. JESUS SAYS WATCH, LEST HE COMES WHEN YOU ARE NOT DOING WHAT YOU SHOULD AND ARE COMMITTING SIN, Mark 13:35-37- Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. Romans chapter 11 clearly speaks of the Jews being cut off because of unbelief. At the heart of this is the issue of the very character of Godwhat we believe about Hell affects what we believe about the Lord who created it. Here we see that for those who are justified, the love of God is poured into their hearts. Notice that the two passages are extremely similar. St. Paul says that he fears he could become a castaway. The word "castaway" (in 1 Cor. The answer to that lies bound up in the gift of free will. This undercover message discovered by Greg Braden and mystics when considered by all of humanity can break down all our. And so it is vital to try and grasp the reality of what Hell truly is. THE DEAD ARE JUDGED ACCORDING TO THEIR WORKS. The mark of the beast or reduced graphene or graphene hydroxide is delivered in a jelly-like material called hydrosol contained in the CoV-19 so-called vaccines. Ephesians 2:8-9- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.. Today. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's sentences for child porn offenders are in line with many others handed down by GOP-appointed judges and deemed "mainstream" by experts. Terminal lucidity has been recognized in healthcare literature of today and stretching back to ancient Greece. And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. While Christian pop culture teaching will tell you that the still-living soul burns in Hell forever, this verse shows that God destroys souls in Hell. HEAVEN IS ONLY FOR BELIEVERS WHO OVERCOME, Revelation (Apocalypse) 2:7- He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.. When the believer dies, the body goes into the grave; the soul and spirit go immediately to be with the Lord Jesus awaiting the body's resurrection, when they're joined together to be forever with the Lord in eternal bliss. These passages completely contradict the Protestant view of justification. Heres another example: Galatians 5:3-6- For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Do you believe certain arguments about the nature of Hell because youve studied the Bible and reasoned it out? Protestants like to quote Romans 3:28 and similar passages. The Divine Cloth for the Soul Which Has Laid Aside Its Mortal. Now to the main point in regard to the Protestant idea of justification by faith alone. This state of the soul cannot be compared to what it has been before, for now it is granted to share in the divine life itself. When we are wrong about Hell, we misrepresent God. JESUS SAYS: KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS, NOT JUST BELIEVE, Matthew 19:16-21- And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? This confirms Catholic teaching. No, your words, your actions, your works shall justify you or condemn you, in addition to whether you believe. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith., ALEXANDER THE COPPERSMITH WILL BE REWARDED ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS, 2 Timothy 4:14- Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works., ONE MUST ENDURE AND RESIST TEMPTATION TO HAVE THE CROWN OF LIFE, James 1:12- Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.. Every man's soul is immortal and can never be annihilated. This passage obliterates totally demolishes the once saved always saved Protestant theology. This also demonstrates that what you do will determine whether you are saved or damned. Here we see that one must continue in the faith to be saved. a. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. No work you can do can substitute for the power of water baptism. However, the amount of torment is proportional to the amount of sin . The false and unbiblical doctrine of being saved by "Faith Alone" while seemingly offering "Eternal Security" actually offers very little security when clearly examined. THE BOOK OF ROMANS CLEARLY INDICATES THAT WORKS ARE A PART OF JUSTIFICATION AND SALVATION, *FOR A REFUTATION OF THE OBJECTION CONCERNING ROMANS 3:28 AND THE WORKS OF THE LAW PHRASE A COMMON PROTESTANT MISCONCEPTION SEE THE RESPONSE TO THAT OBJECTION AT THE END OF THIS SECTION. WHAT ABOUT EPHESIANS 2:8-9, BY GRACE YOU ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH, NOT OF WORKS? Its fascinating that in the very context which immediately follows John 3:16, we see prominent references to condemnation for evil deeds, as well as to people who do evil and to deeds being judged. can faith save him?, James 2:17- Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone., James 2:18- Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.James 2:19- Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.. It is not referring to all works and human deeds. It is the mastermind of the design of our body. Invariably, to Jesus, to believe unto salvation is to follow and keep His words and do the works which are necessary for salvation. 6:9-10; Rev. And in the end, were given a final choice: go and live with God in Heaven, or separate ourselves from Him. The religious spirit is a divider of the body of Christ. James 2:21- Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? In fact, it is only in Genesis 22, after Abraham heroically offers to sacrifice his son in obedience to Gods command, that God swears to bless Abrahams descendants (Genesis 22:16-17). Here is an eye opener - TONS OF SCRIPTURE!-> Bible/Letter Study. Its a clear proof of the Catholic teaching on justification. This destroys the ideas of justification by faith alone and once saved always saved. Galatians 2:12-16- fearing them which were of the circumcision If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? "Soul sleep"the belief that the soul rests . Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. In this article, the term, "eternal" will be used to refer to God's relation to time, whatever it is. The gift of God is eternal life, not temporary life ( Romans 6:23 ). Amen. It is true that the Christian Church as a body throughout every age has confessed that in his eternal righteousness, God judges and condemns sinners eternally to hell. Each foot has 26 bones. Philippians 3 is another example which proves the point about what the Bible means by the law and works of the law and working under the law. We will see the same teaching in the Book of Romans and in the Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse). Hes talking to believers, of course, as he made clear in 1 Cor. Answer: That's what you get for paying attention to Existentialists especially Nietzsche. Before moving on, it should be noted that, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, the sin of uncleanness or effeminacy (which excludes one from Heaven, according to the above verses) is the mortal sin of masturbation (Summa Theologiae, Pt. Regardless, the following points about Abrahams Old Testament justification something which is brought up repeatedly in the New Testament is sufficient to again thoroughly disprove the Protestant position on justification. No darkened pit could replicate its horrors. He is grieved when we do not choose to live in His word. What a wonderful promise! Acts 8:13- Then Simon himself believed also: and was baptized. Thats not Gods character at all. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. THE HOLY GHOST IS POURED INTO THE HEARTS OF THE JUSTIFIED: INTERIOR SANCTIFICATION, Romans 5:5- And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.. They drink damnation to themselves. Therefore, Abraham was justified by faith in Genesis 12, three chapters (and probably years) before he believed God (about how many descendants he would have) in Genesis 15:6, at which time he was justified again. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.. Again, we see that people will be condemned on the basis of what they have done, not just on the basis of whether they have believed. Each alphabet letter in the human DNA strand reveals an important scientific and spiritual message for each of us to know and understand. THE ANGELS, ONCE JUSTIFIED, LOST THEIR JUSTIFICATION THROUGH SIN, 2 Peter 2:4- God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.. Well, the above passage clearly teaches that justified believers could commit those grave sins. When the DNA alphabetic language is converted to the atomic mass of the Periodic Elemental Table YOU receive a spiritual message from GOD! Peter Dimond. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.. he is clearly speaking in the context of contrasting the Old Testament system of works with the power that God has to justify those who accept His faith outside of that system of Old Testament works. Time and space are creatures. To the question of what he must do to be saved, Jesus says one must keep the commandments and follow Him. And, as His representatives on Earth, theres little Christians can do that is more important than that. Its purpose is to cause us to be caught up in doctrines and disputes rather than yielding to the Holy Spirit of love ( 1 Tim 6:3-5 & James . Of course he was. 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