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Grace Is Not Enough by iupac120: 11:56pm On Aug 11, 2018
Yes. Grace is not enough. After giving your life to Christ , do you stop there?
There are other things that are needed to make your christian race a smooth sail which include sanctification, prayer,meditation, studying the bible, holiness, righteousness, Purity of heart, fruits of the spirit, etc.
Finally, knowing that Christ might tarry you have to walk in the spirit and they that are led by the spirit are called sons of God.
Walk in the spirit!!! (Galatians 5:16)

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Nobody: 12:17am On Aug 12, 2018
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at salvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by ichuka(m): 12:49am On Aug 12, 2018
kingkakaone:
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at salvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.
Well said bro!

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by ichuka(m): 12:53am On Aug 12, 2018
iupac120:
Yes. Salvation is not enough. After giving your life to Christ , do you stop there?
There are other things that are needed to make your christian race a smooth sail which include sanctification, prayer,meditation, studying the bible, holiness, righteousness, Purity of heart, fruits of the spirit, etc.
Finally, knowing that Christ might tarry you have to walk in the spirit and they that are led by the spirit are called sons of God.
Walk in the spirit!!! (Galatians 5:16)
I seriously doubt your salvation in Him.
Do you know what Paul meant when he said "I am crucified with Christ,it's no longer I that live but Christ who lives in me...,,,,Gal2:20?
Do think so......
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by alBHAGDADI: 7:46am On Aug 12, 2018
Stop spreading lies.

Grace is all you need. As long as you believe in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice, you can never lose your salvation. There's nothing you can do to save yourself, not even living a righteous life. Salvation is as easy as believing in Jesus Christ. The hard part has been done by Jesus on the cross. Saying you need to contribute to it is the same as saying that God didn't provide a perfect sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.

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.


Your righteous life is just for reward here and in heaven. This doesn't mean you should continue living in sin. You could get punished for that here on Earth. But depending on your righteousness to get you to heaven is wrong.

Isaiah 64:6

But we are all as an unclean thing , and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Look at Cain and Abel. Cain thought if he worked hard by tilling them soil and sowing fruits which he will present to God, his sacrifice will be accepted; he depended on his works. But Abel sacrificed a lamb to God and was accepted. Why? Because he depended on the Blood which was like a forerunner of the blood of Jesus Christ.

If you are depending on your righteousness to get you to heaven, then you might end up in hell. Depending on Jesus Christ is what saves you. That is Grace which is sufficient.

2 Corinthians 12:19

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The men below did works but Jesus still rejected them because they were depending on their works to save them.
Mathew 7:22-23

Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?'
Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Nobody: 10:56am On Aug 12, 2018
ichuka:
Well said bro!
Thanks and...happy Sunday.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Nobody: 11:02am On Aug 12, 2018
ichuka:

I seriously doubt your salvation in Him.
Do you know what Paul meant when he said "I am crucified with Christ,it's no longer I that live but Christ who lives in me...,,,,Gal2:20?
Do think so......
U don't have to doubt his salvation bro, pray that God give him spiritual maturity.

Most believers in Christ needs personal learning and lots of word meditation with the help of the Holy Spirit to outgrow religion.

I personally go through the scriptures all over from Matthew to Revelation to understand Christ more and how to live free in him.
I have gone through it once and I'm about to complete it this month so I can serve him better without killing myself.

Let's pray for these people to know God personally instead of hitting them back.
Thanks.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Pataricatering(f): 11:06am On Aug 12, 2018
alBHAGDADI:
Stop spreading lies.

Grace is all you need. As long as you believe in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice, you can never lose your salvation. There's nothing you can do to save yourself, not even living a righteous life. Salvation is as easy as believing in Jesus Christ. The hard part has been done by Jesus on the cross. Saying you need to contribute to it is the same as saying that God didn't provide a perfect sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.

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.


Your righteous life is just for reward here and in heaven. This doesn't mean you should continue living in sin. You could get punished for that here on Earth. But depending on your righteousness to get you to heaven is wrong.

Isaiah 64:6

But we are all as an unclean thing , and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Look at Cain and Abel. Cain thought if he worked hard by tilling them soil and sowing fruits which he will present to God, his sacrifice will be accepted; he depended on his works. But Abel sacrificed a lamb to God and was accepted. Why? Because he depended on the Blood which was like a forerunner of the blood of Jesus Christ.

If you are depending on your righteousness to get you to heaven, then you might end up in hell. Depending on Jesus Christ is what saves you. That is Grace which is sufficient.

2 Corinthians 12:19

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
this is why I run as far as my legs can carry me when I hear born again Christian ! What you are saying now is you can go on a murder spree , lie , cheat , rob , steal - all you need to enter the kingdom of God is grace ! You people are just demonic !

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Yinxies(f): 11:07am On Aug 12, 2018
Grace is not enough...

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by edicied: 11:08am On Aug 12, 2018
grin

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Groovenaija360(m): 11:08am On Aug 12, 2018
Pls Christ should just come now.

Since I was small I keep hearing he will come.

In the year 2000 we were sobbing and waiting for him.

Fear every where. cheesy

Christ do and come oo

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by victorazyvictor(m): 11:08am On Aug 12, 2018
iupac120:
Yes. Grace is not enough. After giving your life to Christ , do you stop there?
There are other things that are needed to make your christian race a smooth sail which include sanctification, prayer,meditation, studying the bible, holiness, righteousness, Purity of heart, fruits of the spirit, etc.
Finally, knowing that Christ might tarry you have to walk in the spirit and they that are led by the spirit are called sons of God.
Walk in the spirit!!! (Galatians 5:16)
First,
Define Grace?
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by emerged01(m): 11:09am On Aug 12, 2018
ichuka:

I seriously doubt your salvation in Him.
Do you know what Paul meant when he said "I am crucified with Christ,it's no longer I that live but Christ who lives in me...,,,,Gal2:20?
Do think so......
What actually is your point? I don't see anything wrong with what op has said. If you can go against what op said,and if I am to examine you,I will tell you that you have fallen under false doctrine. Pls reposition yourself!

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Nobody: 11:09am On Aug 12, 2018
A lot of people think they know and are now a bastion of knowledge on certain subjects but do not know the half of things

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by hi3: 11:09am On Aug 12, 2018
kingkakaone:
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at salvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.
exactly
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by headbasher96(m): 11:10am On Aug 12, 2018
kingkakaone:
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at salvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.
your father na pastor some of u have this calling but u leave it for osibande and tinubu why guy
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by ikoduduakpode(m): 11:10am On Aug 12, 2018
Is only God
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by Nobody: 11:10am On Aug 12, 2018
This is the major defining border of Christianity.
Every one has something to say that is different from what another person thinks, which in the end, arouses argument.

Funny thing is, they claim to be inspired by one God- The holy spirit. Did I ever read from somewhere that God is not the author of confusion? If that is so, then, where else are all these hearsay flowing from?

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by victorazyvictor(m): 11:11am On Aug 12, 2018
Yinxies:
Grace is not enough...
What is grace ?
Grace is all you need.
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by 2point5: 11:12am On Aug 12, 2018
My bro, you might need to ask God for sense as he gives wisdom literally to those who ask him (James 1 vs 5).

Paul clearly stated that Jesus told him "my grace is sufficient.."; (2 Corinthians 12 vs 9).

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by hi3: 11:13am On Aug 12, 2018
Pataricatering:
this is why I run as far as my legs can carry me when I hear born again Christian ! What you are saying now is you can go on a murder spree , lie , cheat , rob , steal - all you need to enter the kingdom of God is grace ! You people are just demonic !
he never said that, he only buttress the point that without grace salvation is impossible.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by victorazyvictor(m): 11:16am On Aug 12, 2018
emerged01:

What actually is your point? I don't see anything wrong with what op has said. If you can against what op said,and if I am to examine you,I will tell you that you have fallen under false doctrine. Pls reposition yourself!

Everything is wrong with what OP said.

He is mistaking Salvation to Grace.

Grace is all you need and is abundant for both believers and unbelievers.

Grace is unmerited favour of God.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by MsGood(f): 11:17am On Aug 12, 2018
kingkakaone:
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at salvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.
Your opinion is the truth, bro.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by CSTR1005: 11:18am On Aug 12, 2018
I remember a part of my Bible that says work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

You can't work out something that is already automatically given by grace.

Either apostle Paul was wrong, or this grace merchants nowadays are misunderstanding him.

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by IMASTEX: 11:20am On Aug 12, 2018
Hmm. Grace covers all. All that is needed is grace.
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by victorazyvictor(m): 11:20am On Aug 12, 2018
iupac120:
Yes. Grace is not enough. After giving your life to Christ , do you stop there?
There are other things that are needed to make your christian race a smooth sail which include sanctification, prayer,meditation, studying the bible, holiness, righteousness, Purity of heart, fruits of the spirit, etc.
Finally, knowing that Christ might tarry you have to walk in the spirit and they that are led by the spirit are called sons of God.
Walk in the spirit!!! (Galatians 5:16)

Grace is unmerited favour of God.

Grace is all you need in life, is enough.

Your righteousness is like a filthy rag where God is, you only need his grace / mercy to scale through.
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by WebSurfer(m): 11:27am On Aug 12, 2018
What nonsense
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by alBHAGDADI: 11:30am On Aug 12, 2018
Pataricatering:
this is why I run as far as my legs can carry me when I hear born again Christian ! What you are saying now is you can go on a murder spree , lie , cheat , rob , steal - all you need to enter the kingdom of God is grace ! You people are just demonic !
You just described the case of the thief on the cross. He was all of what you mentioned, yet Jesus granted him paradise. Did he do any works? No. All he did was believe in jesus while the other thief doubted.

Look, if you commit sin, you are most definitely going to suffer for it on Earth unless God forgives you. The thief was crucified for all his sins. He made heaven because he believed in Jesus, and not because he did any good works; all his works were evil.

Luke 23:39-43

One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!”
But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.”
And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

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Re: Grace Is Not Enough by WebSurfer(m): 11:30am On Aug 12, 2018
kingkakaone:
At SALVATION, God cleanses u from your past and SANCTIFIES u which makes u automatically RIGHTEOUS to stay HOLY and also gives u his Spirit (Holy Spirit) so u can live a holy life and manifest HIS FRUITS.

U get all those package u listed at usalvation, what I expect u to say is that after salvation, u need REVELATIONS constantly from the Holy Spirit to stay on point.

It is daily revelation from the same HOLY SPIRIT given u during salvation that helps u navigate through in ur Christian race.

My opinion.
What you call Holy Spirit could rather be replaced as “choice” you can do what ever you want to do by choice weda you have one Holy Spirit or not
Re: Grace Is Not Enough by alBHAGDADI: 11:34am On Aug 12, 2018
CSTR1005:
I remember a part of my Bible that says work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

You can't work out something that is already automatically given by grace.

Either apostle Paul was wrong, or this grace merchants nowadays are misunderstanding him.
You misunderstand Paul. He is not saying you should save yourself, because you cant, you don't even know the way to heaven. Jesus is the one to save you, not you.

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