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Christianity EtcRe: Expository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op):
The "literal method" of interpreting Scripture taught here is God's method. It is not a new method in any sense of the word. It is the only method in which the Scriptures interpret the Scriptures. The problem today is not, that God did not give us a method of interpretation. God gave us a method, but man has refused to use it! The method that God gave is the literal method, or what man has labeled the Grammatical-Historical Method. The Grammatical-Historical method interprets Scripture by taking into consideration the context of a passage, the grammatical uses of the words and the historical setting in which they were written. The literal method says, "Let Scripture interpret Scripture."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.


Amplified Bible (AMP)
20 [Yet] first [you must] understand this, that no prophecy of Scripture is [a matter] of any personal or private or special interpretation (loosening, solving).

Knox Bible (KNOX)
20 Yet always you must remember this, that no prophecy in scripture is the subject of private interpretation.


The literal method is letting God interpret what He has said as He is best qualified to tell us what He means. The Bible is the complete word of God to man. Revelation 22:18, says man is not to add to the Word of God, the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, clearly states that God gave us the Bible. These verses tell us that the Bible is " . . . profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." When God "breathed" on the writers of Scripture they literally produced the Word of God, completely and accurately.

The doctrine of "verbal plenary inspiration" means God chose each word for its specific meaning. When God inspired the writers to use a word it was because that word conveyed a certain meaning. It communicated a certain meaning to those who read it. This means that if we find what the correct meaning of the word was considering its context, normal and customary usage at the time it was used, we can know the correct interpretation.

Simple put, NOT to allow private or special or personal interpretation is to allow scriptures to interpret scriptures. The word 'interpretation' is the Greek word, epilysis and it means a loosening or unloosing. It conveys "to loose, solve, explain," and denotes "a solution, explanation," and literally, "a release". "(of private) interpretation;" i.e. the writers of Scripture did not put their own construction upon the "God-breathed" words they wrote.
Christianity EtcRe: Expository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op):
Introduction:

It is apparent from all the contradictory teachings of the many denominations, that they all cannot be right. For the most part, each claims to use the Bible as the source of their teachings. For example, some "Christian" churches teach that baptism is necessary for salvation and others do not. Both may claim the Bible as the source of their belief. It is a fact that many different sects of "Christendom" use the Bible to prove contradictory teachings. Paul Lee Tan, in his book Literal Interpretation of the Bible says, "Apparently the Bible can be made to prove almost anything".

All claim that the Bible is the Word of God. Considering all the contradictions, which are so apparent, one must ask and get the answer to the question, "Who is right?" Surely, God is not teaching, for example, that one is saved by good works and then teaching man is saved by God's Grace without works AT THE SAME TIME.

1 Cor. 14:33, says "God is not the author of confusion." Apparently, there has been great latitude taken in the interpretation of what the Bible says. The word "interpretation" means to arrive at the original meaning the writer intended when he penned the words. Interpretation is not determining "application." The original meaning the author intended is the interpretation and must be found before you can apply it. A faulty interpretation produces a faulty application.

The great need today; in determining what the Bible really teaches or says is a correct method of interpretation. If the Bible is the Word of God and God's revelation to man as it is, then surely God would not give us His revelation without a way to find what He meant. For God not to give us a way to interpret the Bible is to leave the interpretation of Scripture to man's wisdom that is at best faulty. To have the interpretation of Scripture rest on man's wisdom is to have "flesh" interpreting that which is spiritual.
Christianity EtcRe: Trouser Wear By Christian Women Is Not A Sin by Goshen360(m):
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I would want all ministers of the gospel and believers to know at this point that the church of Christ is founded on the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles and not on the Law of Moses.

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Expanded Bible (EXB)
15 For this reason Christ ·brings a new agreement from God to his people [ is the mediator of a new covenant/contract]. Those who are called by God can now receive the eternal ·blessings [inheritance] he has promised. They can have those things because Christ died to ·set them free [redeem them] from the ·sins [transgressions; violations] committed under the first agreement [covenant; contract]. 16 When there is a ·will [last will and testament;  the same Greek word translated “agreement” in v. 15; the author develops his illustration from the various meanings of the word], it must be proven that the one who wrote that ·will [last will and testament] is dead. 17 [ For; Because] A ·will [last will and testament] ·means nothing [carries no force] while the person is alive; it can ·be used [take effect] only after the person dies. 18 This is why even the first ·agreement [covenant; contract;  the same Greek word as “will” in vv. 16–17] could not ·begin [be inaugurated/put into effect] without blood [C the death of a sacrificial animal]. Hebrews 9


You see, Christ the mediator of the New Testament according to v.15. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the New Testament has not taken effect according to v.16-17 because there need for the death of the testator. Christ was born and live under the law and subject to the law of Moses (Galatians 4:4). The New Testament could not take effect until after the death of the testator, Christ. What Christ was doing in Matthew to John was to appoint Apostles that will carry on his teachings into the New Testament AFTER his death and he must have fulfilled the law at his death and resurrection then.

Hence, Christ established teachings that will carry on by the Apostles in the New Testament AFTER his death. Therefore, from the mouth of the Master, we hear phrase such as, "I WILL build my church..." because he could not build the church in Matthew to John until the law is fulfilled and the church would start. The church of Jesus is NOT the SAME as the church in the wilderness. Acts 7:38
Christianity EtcRe: Trouser Wear By Christian Women Is Not A Sin by Goshen360(m):
Ken4Christ: [size=3pt]I would want all ministers of the gospel and believers to know at this point that the church of Christ is founded on the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles and not on the Law of Moses. So, please stop taking the church back to the Law of Moses which has since been abolished. Anyone who continues to do that is committing a grave sin. “For if I build again the things which I destroy, I make myself a transgressor” (Gal. 2:18). “I do not frustrate the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ died in vain. And if by grace, then it is not of works (law), otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works (law), then it is no more grace, otherwise work is no more work” (Gal. 2:21, Rom.11:6). Paul says we cannot live by grace and law at the same time. If it is by grace, then it cannot be by law otherwise grace becomes meaningless. My recommendation is that whatever you put on be modest. Jesus ended the Law of Moses and brought grace. "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." (Ephesians 2:8-9). The Law of Moses is a work system and it could not save the Jews but rather brought a curse on them. Why are some misinformed believers and ministers imposing a load on the church that the Jews could not carry. [/size]
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I would want all ministers of the gospel and believers to know at this point that the church of Christ is founded on the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles and not on the Law of Moses. So, please stop taking the church back to the Law of Moses which has since been abolished....Paul says we cannot live by grace and law at the same time. If it is by grace, then it cannot be by law otherwise grace becomes meaningless....Why are some misinformed believers and ministers imposing a load on the church that the Jews could not carry.

This is the same message we have been preaching on this forum. Many times, as I often say, the problem of Christianity in Nigeria are some preachers preaching and teaching LAW and GRACE mixed together for the Church of Jesus Christ. Maybe because me self never become popular pastor for these people to listen grin. There're many half baked preachers who are very far from what Christianity is all about. You cannot be under a shower and be dry at the same time - You cannot be under Grace and at the same time practicing the law of Moses. Hebrews says, God TOOK AWAY one so that he can establish the OTHER. Nigeria Christianity need to be liberated by the force of the Gospel of Grace. You can't be practicing Christianity and at the same time practicing Judaism. Many of these problems are caused by the Nigeria preachers and accepted by the gullible ones who will not search the scriptures for themselves to prove the truth. The law of Moses being practiced suppresses the truth and revelation of Grace of Jesus Christ. I salute this preacher!

New Living Translation (©2007)
Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. Galatians 2:18

New International Version (©2011)
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Romans 3:19


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Christianity EtcRe: NYSC Christain Female Corper That Put On Trouser You Are Playing With Hell by Goshen360(m): 9:46pm On Mar 15, 2013
New International Version (©2011)
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God;

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

International Standard Version (©2012)
Now we know that whatever the Law says applies to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
We know that whatever is in Moses' Teachings applies to everyone under their influence, and no one can say a thing. The whole world is brought under the judgment of God.

Romans 3:19
Christianity EtcRe: Frosbel (m): Jesus ̶N̶o̶t̶ Now Mentioned In Pope Speech by Goshen360(m): 9:23pm On Mar 15, 2013
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Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 9:18pm On Mar 15, 2013
@ shdemidemi,

What I meant was, our justification is a one time event that happened when we believe the Gospel of Christ and the finished and are saved by Grace through faith. That's the basis of how we're declared not guilty of our sins in the past. However, believers 'occasionally' falls into sin or commit one little sin or the other which might be sin, not unto death according to scriptures. These sins or missing the mark ARE NEVER ENCOURAGED TO BE CONTINUED as a license but when they do happen, God does not impute the charges or penalty of those sin against us BUT when a believer sees Grace as an opportunity or license to CONTINUE to commit sin, thinking God will forgive, then it becomes an abuse of Grace of Christ.
Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 8:55pm On Mar 15, 2013
The New Testament unanimously speaks of justification in the work of God and is given to those who believe in Christ’s finished works of Grace not to those who work the law of Moses. Just as sanctification is done through the work of the Holy Spirit not by our own hands. All stems from the work of God through Christ otherwise one is practicing the insufficiency of Christ or their own works as a necessary element to their salvation.

Justification is connected to God’s Grace that comes through the Gospel by an unconditional covenant WITH Christ. In contrast, the law is connected to man's works, which is a conditional covenant WITH Moses. The law said what I must do to be righteous. The problem is that no one can keep the law perfectly (which is the law's requirement); therefore whether one does not try to keep it or does try to keep it, they are both guilty because they both fall short. Rom. 3:19-20: “Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.”

If we still need anything from the law of Moses to complete salvation, then Christ is not the Savior: His work is not sufficient. Paul writes in Galatians 2:21b: “for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Gal. 3:19-25 states that the law points out our guilt and was a teacher to bring us to the Savior: once faith came we are no longer under the law; faith replaces it. All the commandments of the New Testament are kept by the power of the Holy Spirit in us, and it is by our faith that the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus is established.

As far as the relationship to the law, there is none that can be justify in the eyes of God. Justification is by faith alone in Christ and the finished work on the cross. Gal 2:16, "knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”

38“Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. Acts 13 >> New International Version

The Bible does not teach us to work for our salvation by works BUT to do works BECAUSE you have received salvation. Faith is the initial act of obedience that puts one in right standing with God, receiving salvation. Our spiritual life starts at this point. 1 Cor. 6:11: “But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” We are justified by believing the gospel without any works. God accepts us fully and completely by our exercising faith; by repenting, turning toward Him and relying on Him.

Christ’s death is accepted for mans sin by God the Father. We are justified by His life given in our place. Nothing else can accomplish what Christ did and this why we are to have faith in Him alone. Biblically, our sanctification began when we were justified, past tense, and it’s all by faith. Justification is a legal declaration to be right before God; sanctification is a continuing work. We have been sanctified and we are still being sanctified until we are called home.

The Holy Spirit conveys Christ’s nature and qualities to the believer through the sanctification process. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). It is worked into the believer daily through trials by faith. Apostle Paul tells us to co-operate in the power of the Spirit to control the flesh which is fallen. We separate ourselves from the world, sin and the temptations of the Devil and are being sanctified. This is where our spiritual warfare is found, to die to self and live in the Spirit.

We don't become perfect by sanctification but we do experience a noticeable change that continues through our life; it conforms us to Christ’s likeness. Jesus said in Jn. 6:63: “My words are spirit and they are life.” Eph. 5:26 the church is sanctified and cleansed by the word. “That He might sanctify and cleanse her (the Church) with the washing of the water by the word.” The Church is consecrated by the truth of the Word of God. We are sanctified, separated from the world and unto the Lord’s work.

The End
Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 8:22pm On Mar 15, 2013
Justification And The Law Of Moses

19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. 21But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness is given through faith inh Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,i through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. Romans 3 >> New International Version

New International Version (©2011)
You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.
New Living Translation (©2007)
For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God's grace. Galatians 5:4

New International Version (©2011)
know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. Galatians 2:16


14When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs? 15“We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles 16know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith ind Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. 17“But if, in seeking to be justified in Christ, we Jews find ourselves also among the sinners, doesn’t that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! 18If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker. 19“For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” Galatians 2 >> New International Version

10For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”e 11Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.”f 12The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.”g 13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”h 14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3 >> New International Version

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Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 7:46pm On Mar 15, 2013
^ ^ ^ Okay bro but I still have more though. Haven't finished yet. I should be done today though. Have a lot of things to attend to but got me time today.

Image123: BTW, this is more important than the other.
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Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 7:32pm On Mar 15, 2013
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Christianity EtcRe: Expository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op): 7:19pm On Mar 15, 2013
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Sure, feel free to discuss or ask questions - it is open to all Christians. When we disagree, we can ALWAYS do deep study together and learn together so we can follow the path of truth. Being open minded, I'm willing to look into crucial matters and\or subject(s) in careful examination of scriptures. Let's not come in disguise to hold our 'church' tradition or teachings but let's come with the heart to seek the truth on interpreting God's word correctly. You're welcome!

It's gonna be one post per day though and the rest of the day will be to attend to questions and observations and we will all look at it together. However, it is not the will of God that we say different things on one scripture verse. There's one Spirit that breathe the scripture and I believe there must be ONE interpretation of scriptures with careful studying or examination.
Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 7:12pm On Mar 15, 2013
24Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, 26for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he declares sinners to be right in his sight when they believe in Jesus. Romans 3 >> New Living Translation

Justification first finds its ground in Christ's righteousness. The means is by - faith (Rom. 5:1, 4-5). The evidence is shown by - good works (James 2:21-24). True faith, living faith will express itself outwardly by good works. Apostle Paul states in Rom. 4:2, "For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say?" This is a good question. Let’s look at the answer.

Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. Romans 4:3-5

There's a divine exchange for righteousness of God with our faith or believe in the finished work of Christ. It is on that ground we're justified with God. If we go to Gen. 4:10, we find that Abraham was justified before he was circumcised. This all occurred before his son Isaac was born so he had the righteousness that God gives by faith only. In Romans 4:23-25 we read,

"Now it is not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him, but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on Him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justification."

It's not baptism or works that justify us, but by faith, our works are all acts of faith, which one must have beforehand in order to do them. We see, biblically, that our faith is alive before our baptism. In the act of baptism, and after baptism, in our works. Works flow out of a true faith. When we say we receive salvation by faith alone it is referring to being the only conduit to the grace of God. We are saved by faith but it is not alone - it is accompanied by works being expressed out of our faith. Our works have no merit before God for salvation; however, we are created in Christ to do good works. Faith is the active principle in every aspect of one's Christian life. Romans 14:23 says, "Whatever is not of faith is sin, therefore all is by faith." The Bible never condemns faith alone but a faith that is dead, an empty profession. Its inward deadness is demonstrated by its lack of outward life. Faith that is not alive, without works, that faith is not saving faith.

It is clear through the example of Abraham's life that the works spoken of by James justify the believer in the demonstrative sense only. Christ's work justifies in the procuring sense. The Savior is a person and it is His work that one must believe in to be justified (legally declared righteous). We are not justified before God from what we do. One's own works will not justify anyone. It is God’s grace through faith, it is a gift. When sanctification and justification are confused, it robs from someone the sure foundation which they are to build on. Since Christ is the sure foundation and there is no other, we must build on His finished work or else our works are not wrought in Christ.
Christianity EtcRe: @Goshen360: Justification - A Discourse I'd Like You To Consider. by Goshen360(m): 6:55pm On Mar 15, 2013
9Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with mena 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11[b]And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God[/b]. 1 Corinthians 6 >>
New International Version


From the above scriptures, we find the origin and source of our sanctification. This is where it first begins, with our justification of one being cleared of guilt. You will never find justification as a process. It is always depicted as a one-time event. Rom. 5:1 says, "Therefore having been justified by faith...". We read here that it is a past event. It is sanctification that is ongoing process of the image of Christ being formed in the believer that is an on going event until one is taken home to be with the Lord. Paul writes in Romans 4 and relates it to Gen. 15, that Abraham was justified 19 years before the event of his obedience to sacrifice his son. Nowhere are works applied to Abraham's grounds of justification before God.

20How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless? 21Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. 23And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”g He was even called the friend of God.h 24So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. James 2 >> New Living Translation

In what sense was he justified since he was already pronounced right before God years prior to this? James is saying, in contrast to Paul, that God was able to see that Abraham was righteous already, but until Abraham lifted his knife over Isaac in obedience, only God knew his righteousness. One event occurred before God who alone knows our hearts - faith or believe; and the other (works or action) is before man who can only perceive the outward actions. In other words, our faith is invisible and can only be expressed outwardly by our works. This is the point that James is trying to emphasize, we show our faith by our deeds to our fellow man.

Our works justify the believer in the demonstrative sense, not in the procurative sense, meaning good works are not the grounds for our legal justification before God. They justify us before the eyes of man, demonstrating what is alive on the inside. When James says faith without works is dead, he is warning against a "words only" intellectual ascent to faith. James is not speaking about the theological aspect of justification before God, but the practical aspect before man. God alone looks at the heart but by works man is justified before other men, who can only look at the outward appearance.

Paul and James are discussing two different concerns. Looking more carefully this so-called tension is resolved. Paul discusses theologically how a sinner is considered righteous before God. James is concerned with what kind of faith results in salvation, since he is addressing a particular problem that has arisen in the Jerusalem church. If one has no works springing out of their confession of belief of his faith, is this true faith? Can it be saving faith? Works wrought in Christ flow from a living source - faith in Christ and his finished works. We are not doing good works to be created in Christ, which is what this would be if justification is an ongoing process related to one's deeds.

We are doing good works because we are already "in Christ". We are new creations, so what follows is the fruit of the Spirit occurring sometime in a Christian's life. One's works declare and manifest outwardly the reality of faith which is not visible to man. The fruit that a tree bears shows it is alive, healthy and productive. The fruit of a tree is not what makes a tree alive. Spiritually, faith is alive first, then proceeds the good works, showing what is invisible on the inside, outwardly.

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Christianity EtcRe: Expository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op): 4:32pm On Mar 15, 2013
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Christianity EtcRe: Expository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op): 1:26pm On Mar 15, 2013
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Christianity EtcExpository Bible Study Course – Raising Bible Bereans In The Body Of Christ. by Goshen360(op):
Following a great injustice, twisting, divisions, abuse and multiple scripture interpretations, I decided to start this Bible Study COURSE that will tend towards raising Bible teachers and upholding the truth\integrity of God's word. It doesn't necessarily mean we're all called into ministry but we're all called to know the truth and the truth sets us free. The motive of this course is to encourage all believers\Christians that will follow this thread to examine\study the scriptures for themselves. We\you might not know too much of God's word but whatever little is known, it must be well known and accurate.

I must make it plain and simple - The quest and journey towards "studying to show yourself approved into God" is not an easy task. It involves a careful examination of our English text in its original language and context. Too many Christians have abandoned their 'first love' and the result is the raise of false\erroneous teachings. This is because we have left the task we ought to undertake primarily by ourselves to others. Yes, it is an eternal truth that God had given teachers to the Church. It is also true that what teachers teach must be carefully examined which is the primary duty of every Christian.

This course will 'probably' take us till the end of this month considering questions and answer and\or reasoning together as learners together. I will post each day until we finish the course. I will also avoid too long post so it won't get boring to as many as will want to participate. I'll like you to invite as many as possible of your friends and family to this course. They might not necessarily be a registered member; they can follow this course and benefit but only need be a registered member to post comments. The time has come for every Christian to carefully examine what is taught in their various place of worship and stand for the truth.

New Living Translation (©2007)
And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. Acts 17:11


This course is an Internet based teaching of a ministry. I've edited where names of some denominations were mentioned so we don't offend any denomination but all points taught in the course had been fully considered and carefully examined. At the very end of this course, I'll reference the ministry and their web link to give honour to whom it is due.

Welcome on board!
Christianity EtcRe: Tithes And Offerings by Goshen360(m): 1:28am On Mar 15, 2013
^ ^ ^ e-hugs cool tongue Will attend the thread when necessary sir. Relax joor grin
Christianity EtcRe: Tithes And Offerings by Goshen360(m): 12:55am On Mar 15, 2013
Goshen360: @ All,

The tithe teachers will only be prolonging this talk and keep dodging questions to crucial subject matters. Scrutinize their tithe teachings, they will run and hide under the pre-law Abraham's tithing BUT when they teach tithing and practice it, they cannot teach\practice tithing WITHOUT quoting Malachi 3:9-10 LAW tithing; knowing too well that Christians are NOT under the dispensation of LAW (of Moses) but under the dispensation of GRACE (of Jesus)

Ask them which one they are teaching to the people? They will tell you it is the Abraham pre-law tithing and that tithing existed before the law.

Ask them again, when did Abraham's tithing that existed before the law BECAME a LAW for Christians? I hope I will get an answer someday because everywhere I have asked this question, there hasn't been an answer up till date.
@ Image123, you can help me out with the above question still cool You know say I love you too well. tongue
Christianity EtcRe: Tithes And Offerings by Goshen360(m): 12:54am On Mar 15, 2013
frosbel: You love it because you think it will bring you more money and material blessings on earth not because it helps your religious organisation in any way.
^ ^ ^

I just told him the same thing on the other thread

Goshen360: Bros, abeg leave matter for Mathias joor grin We know it (tithe) doesn't save nor justifies BUT the way your MoGs are preaching-teaching tithing matter na wha. They are the very ones that teaches tithing makes ONE rich or bless and if not done, one is cursed. See, I have proven the word of God to be true - One CANNOT be blessed and cursed AT THE SAME TIME.

Christians are already blessed BECAUSE of what Christ did. We are ONLY working\walking from a blessed life. We're NOT trynna be blessed by tithing neither are Christians instructed to tithe under the New Testament in order to be blessed - That's the Old Testament of works; doing this and God will do that. Your preachers should rather be teaching Christians to give by Grace.

Finally, Malachi 3:8-10 had being proven times without numbers to be falsely placed in the context of New Testament Christian giving. It was the product of the law and you know too well, Christianity is not operating under the law of Moses. Abeg give y'self a break joor grin
Christianity EtcRe: Tithing Ended And Abolished In The N.T - An Exposition On Hebrews Chapter 7. by Goshen360(op): 12:40am On Mar 15, 2013
Image123: Kunle actually had no insulting words? That's scary. There is no danger in tithing or doing any good work like tithing, alms giving, fasting, prayer, reading Bible, etc as far as you know that they don't save you or justify you.
Bros, abeg leave matter for Mathias joor grin We know it doesn't save nor justifies BUT the way your MoGs are preaching-teaching tithing matter na wha. They are the very ones that teaches tithing makes ONE rich or bless and if not done, they're cursed. See, I have proven the word of God to be true - One CANNOT be blessed and cursed AT THE SAME TIME.

Christians are already blessed BECAUSE of what Christ did. We are ONLY working\walking from a blessed life. We're NOT trynna be blessed by tithing neither are Christians instructed to tithe under the New Testament in order to be blessed - That's the Old Testament; doing thing and God will do that. Your preachers should rather be teaching Christians to give by Grace.

Finally, Malachi 3:8-10 had being proven times without numbers to be falsely placed in the context of New Testament Christian giving. It was the product of the law and you know too well, Christianity is not operating under the law of Moses. Abeg give y'self a break joor grin
Christianity EtcRe: Why Is Christianity The Most Divided Religion? by Goshen360(m): 10:39pm On Mar 14, 2013
^ Following this thread, I will start a Bible School\Study COURSE tomorrow that will tend towards stemming false teachings and raising bible teachers in the body of Christ that will stand up for the truth and integrity of God's word. I'm preparing the course right now, editing some things out so we don't offend some denominations mentioned but just teach the truth.

I've been thinking of doing the COURSE when I got the material on the Internet but I need to go through it properly before I present it as sound teachings\doctrine. I believe when many from this forum take to this BIBLE COURSE, false teachings will begin to die down in the body of Christ and truth will begin to set men FREE.
Christianity EtcRe: Why Is Christianity The Most Divided Religion? by Goshen360(m): 7:53pm On Mar 14, 2013
^ Okay, first the problem of division didn't start with us in this generation - It started in the days of the Apostles when false men\Christians (The Judaizers) started distorting the truth revealed to the Apostles. Do you agree?
Christianity EtcRe: Should Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Become Pope? by Goshen360(m): 6:46pm On Mar 14, 2013
^ Come online now if you're chanced. If not, email Skype to lemme know when you can come online. Thank
Christianity EtcRe: Should Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Become Pope? by Goshen360(m): 6:44pm On Mar 14, 2013
^ Request accepted bro.
Christianity EtcRe: Should Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Become Pope? by Goshen360(m): 6:42pm On Mar 14, 2013
^ Will check immediately.
Christianity EtcRe: Should Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Become Pope? by Goshen360(m): 6:18pm On Mar 14, 2013
Dear musKeeto,

grin Abeg no wound me wif laf o.....where you go get that 3 SKY D animation sef? grin

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