04/26/24 divine conditions

04/26/24 divine conditions

WHATEVER GOD REQUIRES...
is not debatable, optional or negotiable.

This is not a list of fleshly works or salvation by works of righteousness, this is a spiritual view of an active and true believer in Christ. Each point is part of the whole truth of salvation found in the Bible, and often hidden by teachers and preachers of sinning religion. Each part is the work of God in the believers heart and life. God's love and grace provides and offers the way of salvation, then by faith we accept His way.

Faith and love are the essential qualities in the lives of those who are saved. We are saved (become Christians) by grace, through faith and we are children of God by faith and we live by faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God and love is the fulfilling of the law. The following is a partial composite picture of the saved person. God and His work of salvation are complex, and our relationship is complex, however, God stated it concisely in John 3:16 and with a little more detail in Romans 10:9-17. This is what is meant by, "the simple gospel."

John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9-17
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Believing is enough, when it is Biblical belief. The person who wants to be saved from his own personal sins gladly accepts the Biblical revelation concerning salvation. Here are some of the essential components that are part of saving faith, as God presents them. These Biblical criteria is met, not by a commitment to rules and regulations, but by a submissive faith and love for Jesus Christ.

Matthew 7:21
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Luke 8:21
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

2 Timothy 2:19
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

You must believe on (trust) Christ's sacrificial death and physical resurrection only for salvation;
You must confess your sins;
You must turn from your sins and turn to Christ;
You must confess faith in Christ;
You must follow Jesus;
You must be born again;
You must walk in His light;
You must be pure, righteous, holy, even as He is.
You must come out from worldliness and be separate.

Those who love and trust Christ do not worry about their life and walk with Christ. A tree does not worry about producing fruit, it just does it, if it is a healthy tree. Healthy Christians don't worry about meeting the conditions of salvation. However, the Bible tells us to make our calling and election sure, it tells us see if we are in the faith, it tells us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. There is a standard God sets for His people and He enables His people to live by that standard. This is why we must make our calling and election sure.