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Obedience to God is necessary because God is perfectly just and cannot deny His own providence/precepts. Acquitting a guilty man would be unjust. We must strive for holiness without which we will not see God.
- Yes, Paul is saying here that submitting to obedience brings righteousness in exactly the same way that obeying sin brings death. In this chapter P...
- In the earlier chapters Paul is concerned with forensic justification. He teaches us that justification (forgiveness of sins) is a free gift not ba...
- From an objection can be gathered the worldview or understanding from which that objection comes. For example, if the Qur'an asks the question, 'Ho...
- We sometimes add "free" or "freely" to "gift" and "given", respectively, but the underlying Greek words have no such qualifiers. What the ESV trans...
- Prophet Yeshayahu says: Es 51:7 “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, a people in whose heart is My Torah : do not fear the reproach of men, n...
- It only seems a contradiction because ignorant and unstable men have twisted Paul's writings to teach lawlessness and disobedience salvation: [2Pe...
- The works of righteousness is all God. No amount of church membership, works, baptism, sacraments, etc, nothing, can do what Paul is teaching in ju...
- Romans 8:2 provides clarity, which says "For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death." These a...
- This is a confusing statement until viewed through a different lens. In the 'transition' period the first Church was experiencing, awaiting the des...
Apr 18, 2002 · Theologians often distinguish between Jesus’ active obedience (His perfect observance of all the law of God while He lived on earth as a man) and His passive obedience (His submission to the cross, where He took on the punishment for the sins of His people).
- Jesus Calls Us to Obey. In Jesus Christ, we find the perfect model of obedience. As his disciples, we follow Christ's example as well as his commands. Our motivation for obedience is love
- Obedience Is an Act of Worship. While the Bible places a strong emphasis on obedience, it's critical to remember that believers are not justified (made righteous) by obedience.
- God Rewards Obedience. Over and over again we read in the Bible that God blesses and rewards obedience: "And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed—all because you have obeyed me."
- Obedience to God Proves Our Love. The books of 1 and 2 John clearly explain that obedience to God demonstrates love for God. Loving God implies following his commands
Apr 11, 2024 · Though there is a clear distinction between the new Adam and the old Adam, the point of continuity between them is that both were called to submit to perfect obedience to God. If we take away the covenant of works, we take away the active obedience of Jesus.
Nov 30, 2018 · The perfect active obedience of Christ means that all who trust in Him have full citizenship in the kingdom of God. We do not need to be afraid that there is anything lacking in us if we have trusted in Christ alone, for His obedience covers us and guarantees our salvation.
The Key to Obedience. C.S. Lewis said, “Obedience is the key that opens every door.” But how do we obey without falling into legalism? Through love. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15).
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Does God actually require perfect and consistent obedience from us though, and if so, how is it possible? I will assume you understand the answer to the first question is a simple yes. Let’s then look at the dynamics of obedience as related to righteousness by faith.
