Originally Posted By: R_H_Clark

You must understand that you are saved by grace alone, not your obedience, or you have missed the entire New Testament. It is an understanding of grace and who you are because of it that will cause you to obey God's laws. It is not your obedience of laws that cause you to be saved.


Amen. As Paul said, all of our good works are as bloody rags because we can never earn salvation. We will never be good enough. That's why God's grace is an unmerited gift. None of us deserve His grace, yet He is willing to give it freely. Great discussion!