STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

6/18/2017 ~ Faith Includes Works

☭   FaithIncludesWorks.mp3 (35m 03s)   Works2AM.mp3 (33m 22s) Second audio added 3/7/2021   Works.pptx Darkness has no glow. The belief in once saved always saved has no merit as scripture refutes this misnomer. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." ~ Matthew 7:21 Without submitting to God’s will, salvation is not an option for those choosing not to. ... since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; ... ~ 2nd Peter 3:17 Once saved always saved has in it a green light to act in any manner. Clearly God’s word proclaims one can fall away if choices are made to pursue wicked behavior. ... impossible for those who were once enlightened, ... if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, ... ~ Hebrews 6:4-6 In truth one can fall away from His grace and mercy if choices are made to turn back to a habitual sinful life. This would be those who fall upon the stony ground and turn back to old desires, not in accordance with His will of declared goodness. Delusional creations of man such as once saved always saved are not supported in the truth He gives. Humble hearts do not argue with what has been delivered, and why argue to excuse sin? It is common for man to excuse himself with false principles, and by collecting the largest possible crowd, the made-up perception becomes foolishly accepted. ... But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ~ James 1:21-22 And it is His good word that expresses salvation through His sacrifice to set us free. Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. ~ Romans 14:22 Each of us is a seed waiting to either blossom or wither as eternity unveils itself. Confidence in faith comes through a pure uncondemning heart. What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? ~ James 2:14 Faith alone does not have the depth of a mature spiritual life. Even the demons believe and tremble. By works character of commitment to goodness is exposed. Yes, we can not be saved by works as salvation is a gift of His grace, however, ungodly works will most definitely deny access to His grace without a sincere repenting heart intimately searching out for His will; while obediently striving for love of in Him. Faith alone leans to an edge of nowhere. Boldly, it takes a lot of illusionary faith to have brazen faith without good works. The daredevil believes he will survive without all the precautions to ensure safety. He goes over Niagara falls and wonders why he left the oxygen tank and fins behind as the swirling currents consumes him. Death not only comes by ignorance, but by lack of action, and faith only. Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. ... ~ James 2:17-18 Words without Deeds is air without lungs                 Faith by itself = Death     Works without Faith = Death                 Faith + Works = Salvation    I am defines the soul and by its’ works comes either brilliance or dimness of character. Walk the talk is a spiritual must if salvation is to be had. The biggest regret when we meet God is that we did not do enough to honor Him. Faith is not an act of isolation. Many intellectuals delve into the intellectualism of argument and in their self-absorption, they miss the act of simply doing for others. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. ~ James 2:24 Contrary to popular belief, faith alone will not justify one in the face of His coming judgment. Each of us needs justification through the sacrifice of the cross. We each need to diligently carry that cross to the doorstep of eternity. (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; ... ~ Romans 2:13-15 Truth of heart has weight. Conscience is vital in developing spiritual strength. ... my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. ~ 1st Corinthians 9:27 God’s will for each of us is to have control over impulsive desires that oppress others. He has no desire for hypocrites and only considers sincere hearts. Not just does He ask that we bring our bodies into subjection to His ways, but to remain overall in subjection to Him seeking Him diligently. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? - unless indeed you are disqualified. ~ 2nd Corinthians 13:5 Either one hits the mark or not. To miss this spiritual bullseye is to throw out the entire game. Christianity is all about soul searching. Again, faith is not an act of isolation. Faith is not a casual event. They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. ~ Titus 1:16 So many claim faith but fail to live in the good works He demands. ... "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?" Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent." ~ John 6:28-29 His word clearly states that belief itself is a work not to be ignore as casual. Faith can only be established in knowing Him and applying His will. To deny works are required is the lunacy of those that would remain arrogant disapproving in submitting to His declarations of truth. "... I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give every one according to his work." ~ Revelation 22:12 Without doubt, we will be judged according to our works in life. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. ~ Galatians 5:6 And it will be love that lifts us to the gates of bliss. Love has to rise for the moment to be conquered. ... let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. ... ~ 1st John 3:18-21 Honor is found in honest hearts   Not just in word   Love in Deed and in Truth   Words can be shallow without the depth of action. As we search to know our hearts, guilt can be condemning in the face of His forgiveness. In deed and truth we must humbly travel this journey into His Kingdom climbing out from our sinful past. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ~ Colossians 3:17 Thankfulness is the measure of peace one’s heart holds. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, ... ~ Ephesians 2:10 God Established Order before Creation Prepared Beforhand = Good Works We = Created in Christ Jesus   Good Works = Should Walk in Them   How can anyone think God will not judge us in the light of His goodness? Jesus Christ is the standard by which we were all created through, whether we admit it or not. God originally created goodness for us to walk (live) in, and yet, it is a choice pursued, or not, by free spirits. Fading darkness is not hidden in our eventual return to His pure light, as His love has freely released us to ourselves. Will we rise to His light or fall into the darkness? So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. ~ Romans 14:12 Each of us shall face God alone as it is His gift to us, ourselves. ... who "will render to each one according to his deeds": ... ~ Romans 2:6-8 The music of heaven plays truth   According to Deeds  ⭩                               ⭨        Eternal Life                          Indignation                  ↓                                  and Wrath   Patient Continuance                      ↓    ⮡  in Doing Good               Self-seeking         ⮡  Seek For                        Do not obey             ● Glory                             ⮡  The Truth             ● Honor                                 ↓             ● Immortality            Unrighteousness   Sermons never end, they only take pause. One man departs while another arrives. Generous spirits endure the test of time while self-seeking achievers are quickly forgotten. Without works in Him Faith has no worth ● Salvation is for those doing the will of God ● Beware of being led away in errors of the wicked ● It is not "once saved always saved" when falling away   ● One must turn to the word and respond for salvation ● We were created for good works in Christ Jesus ● Without good works, faith alone will not save you ● Conscience is vital in writing His word on the heart ● Without self-control = spiritually disqualified ● Works counter to His will ban one from salvation ● To believe in God requires action upon His calls ● Faith working through love is our key ● God is greater than our guilt as we heal to Him ● God will render judgment based on our deeds A working faith inherits His promise. Darkness endlessly falls into nowhere. Watch FaithIncludesWorks on YouTube