“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJV How can you read this and right after say having FAITH is doing something or works that saves yourself 🤦🏻♂️ My Lord how can they be so blind 😞
@@compositesquare literally has nothing to do with the point. The point is you’re saved by grace through faith and faith is not works obviously It doesn’t matter if he’s speaking past present or future the point is clear faith is not works and salvation is not something you can take credit for just because you have faith.
When we come to God by the grace of God through faith he makes us alive spiritually who were once dead in trespasses and sin. God delivers us from the power of darkness. That's just the beginning our conversion, our Ephesians2:8-9 salvation event. Everyone who has been converted has this salvation event in their past and cannot lose an event. When Jesus returns judgement our resurrection, that's also a salvation event, our final salvation event and hasn't happened yet it's in our future for everyone. That's why it not only matters if we believe remain faithful to Christ. It also matters how we live our walk our righteousness now in this lifetime. Has nothing to do with keeping Torah laws or working for salvation. After our conversion salvation event we maintain our salvation by abiding in the doctrine of Christ.....and this is the testimony that God has given us eternal life. And this life is in his son. He who has the son has life, he who does not have the son of God does not have life.....whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the father and the son....eternal life is in Christ not in ourselves. As long as we abide in the doctrine of Christ we maintain our salvation and have life in Christ now. When Jesus returns judgement our resurrection, final salvation event, that's when we are resurrected unto life and have life in ourselves like Christ.....for as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. But each one in his own order Christ the firstfruits afterwards those who are Christ at his coming.....and as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for him he will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.....marvel not at this for the hour is coming in which all who are in the Graves will hear his voice and come forth those who have done good to the resurrection of life and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation.....many can only see the beginning our conversion salvation event and believe that's all there is to salvation. The first salvation event but not the only salvation event..They cannot see the end when Christ returns judgement our resurrection, final salvation event.....we are once saved always saved only after we are resurrected unto life and have life in ourselves, our final salvation event......
The plan of Salvation: God the Father ordained. Jesus Christ fulfilled. The Holy Spirit revealed. Start to finish, it is all of God. He offers salvation to all as a gift. We either accept or reject, which is not a work on our part. For who, when given a gift by someone, takes credit for the gift? No one. To God be all the praise, glory, and honor.
Zacchaeus was regenerated, Naaman the leper was regenerated and believed....he believed so much that he took dirt (2 donkey loads) from Israel so he could go back to Syria and offer sacrifice to the God of Israel....he said, may the God of Israel show me mercy because as a soldier I have to be with my master when he worships his god, but I will worship the God of Israel and sacrifice with this soil.
I think y'all guys debate so much y'all have a select few scriptures that you live and die by and that's all. That last debate, you have valid point that it's out heart and without God new birth we don't and won't seek God. Romans 3:10-17. Even the chapter that says we are saved but not of our own will Ephesians 2:8... Those type of scriptures I would stand on because you can't get pass that without admitting God changes the heart, then we seek God. I would love to ask that man, will there anyone be in hell with a new heart (“born from above,” “born anew” or “born again.”) ?
For @Abiding Ewe, just in case you watch again, this is what I found. So sorry your question didn't get answer during the live feed regarding 2 Peter 1:10. This is about a season of wasted time, of unproductiveness and ineffectiveness, of near-blindness and indulging in sin we should have left behind. Peter is speaking most clearly to those who seem to avoid commitment to Christlike living, while still claiming their place in God's family. Perhaps next time, Mr. Corey will be able to answer for you. 🤗
I believe that believers are chosen before the foundation of the world. But each one is called at an time appointed time by God. Such as the Apostle Paul who was persecuting the Church and the believers in Acts 13:48, where those who were appointed believed and those who were not at that appointed time did not. I believe God does everything at an appointed time, such as Pentecost. When the fullness of time had come, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were in the room.
Not all belief is saving belief. Simon the sorcerer believed, the scripture said that when Jesus turned water into wine, the disciples believed in Him, yet Judas betrayed Him.
Works is classified as a behavior. You can't behave a certain way to get saved. Yet in salvation your behavior defines you. Gods job in salvation is to help not make. God helps us with our free will choices self-control and emotions. He does not take none of them away from us. The Holy Spirit is to help us to change. It takes work to change. For example the reading and studying your Bible is work. God and Holy Spirit is not going to make you read it. Reading your Bible is still a choice. Even obeying the Holy Spirit is work because sometimes we don't want to do it. Again I'm saying you don't have to work to get it. In salvation their is work. God has a behavior and satan has a behavior too. Salvation is a gift but you still have to do right with the gift. So PLEASE REMEMBER GOD DOESN'T TAKE AWAY FREE WILL CHOICES SELF-CONTROL AND YOUR EMOTIONS!!!
Use the Scriptures to get your definition. Ephesians said if you can boast it works. If your wheel is free, how come you never used your free will to never sin again? Your free will cannot defeat your sin nature, which is why it is not free. God didn’t take away your free will, you never had it.
@@kgar5String OK question does God take away emotions( get angry but sin not) Choices( choose this day who you going to serve) free will ( In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.) fruit of the spirit is self-control. So do God take these things away??? please answer please. Do the Holy Spirit make you read the Bible??? So the Bible just float in your hands and make you read it right??? So God makes all your choices for you??? So once you get saved you just wait for God to do everything for you???
@@kgar5String The Bible says confess with your mouth do you know that's a choice??? Oh I guess God made you say it. He gave you a blueprint it's up to you to follow it. So how do you know it someone is saved through their faith??? If it is how can you tell they are saved through faith.
I really don't understand how people can believe that water baptism isn't a part of our salvation, it absolutely is. If it wasn't, why did Jesus get baptized? Jesus showed us what had to happen to be accepted by The Father. It wasn't until he was baptized "in water", that the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him. Then God recognized him as being his beloved Son, in whom he was well pleased. It's pretty clear to me.
@@indriadrayton1132 That was Jesus’s choice to make, based on how the thief responded when the other thief blasphemed Jesus and said if he was the Christ to save himself and them. But since you commented, why did Jesus get baptized in water? What was the point if it’s not required?
1 Corinthians 12:3 no who is speaking by the Spirit can say that Jesus is Accursed no one can say that Jesus is Lord except the Holy Spirit, so no you can’t be saved and then choose Islam and say Christ is not Lord but only a Prophet….doesn’t make sense
Does an UNSAVED person understand what you just explained Corey? Of course not. Will God use this truth your reading about get people saved some day? Sure, they could, but that's up to God. So, why are you preaching this stuff over and over again? Because God just said to tell this to every creature. Why? Cause God said to. LOL. It's like a parent that says, "Just do it because I told you to do it." Ok dad I will, cause your bigger than me and I can't win this against you. lol. Calvinism is a small box to put anyone in. I do see why the unsaved hate what your reading about. I would too! What your reading DON'T MAKE SENSE and it's not FAIR to the unsaved. For the saved, we say "Wow, how'd that happen and why me? It is amazing grace!
I agree 100% this is a very offensive truth but it makes it that much more amazing to be truly saved. This is something that comes as a revelation once saved because most people like myself tried to transfer the Holy Spirit to every person close to me …I quickly realized I was wasting my breath and emotions. I’m speaking Japanese to a German toddler basically and I felt Jesus smiling telling me chill …my father hasn’t called any of these people 😂
@@Lovejones80inc I think your right Lovejones. Corey uses the scriptures to try and explain why God is God and does what He wants to do. Why did you and I get included? I don't have a clue! I'm forever happy about being saved but It wasn't my idea. If I ever do boast, I will boast in God and the cross. Is this deep stuff? Yeah, I think so. BUT! You can be stupid and be saved! Tweet that, You can be stupid and be saved. LOL
Hey. You don't have to believe in salvation at all and believe Pastor Corey is wasting his time preaching about salvation. Point is, Christians are commanded to speak about Jesus because God will judge everyone, and if you are found rejecting Jesus, who took your punishment on Himself so that you don't get thrown into hell, then okay. You made your choice. He is making his. Don't say no one has told you about salvation through Jesus and that God is bringing you to Himself.
@@prettyone2027 good question and the answer will contradict what Cory is saying. And yes they can fall from grace because they weren’t given the Holy Spirit yet they were on the right path but didn’t persevere. Look up Simon the Sorcerer. He believed, was baptized in Jesus name, performed miracles, but right at the moment of receiving the Holy Spirt and salvation he was exposed for not having a pure heart and the right intentions.
Ask the scriptures don’t ask the panel. Hebrews 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. The Israelites were our example.Many of them didn’t believe but was still taken care of and still delivered from Egypt. Ofcourse God knows in the end who he will accept but we don’t. It’s a daily battle of your soul,either the flesh will win or the Spirit. It depends on what you feed your spirit or he will die and the flesh will have more pull on you causing you to grow in a heart of unbelief. This channel is cool but I wouldn’t depend my life on what he says no not at all. God reveals his wisdom not to the wise but to the fools of this world.
@@bullybroadcast3474 but if we’re giving grace daily is it possible a person don’t fall from grace but fall out of the will of God, because of sinful deeds! example TD Jakes,
@@compositesquare To Christ be the Glory. Jesus clearly said he who (endures) until the End shall be saved.He also said if you(Continue) in my word then you are my disciples indeed. The Israelites was delivered from their enemies but on the (WAY) to the promise land they turned back like Lots wife. Isaiah said that the Way is a Highway the way of Holiness,when he stretched forth his Hand to us,he puts us on the narrow path and leads us by what’s written because David said Gods word is a lamp unto my feet a light unto my path,if we are not careful we could take an exit to 155 D lol and never return back. It’s only by Gods Mercy that he stretches his hand to bring one back.We are sheep,the sheep can wonder off and if not careful could be killed But God is able because he promised those that he called and will do his part that number only he knows.
Good question! I've always wondered if there is something I can do to be the good ground. Do I seek more? Read more? Believe more? I hope someone answers.
I think, after pondering it, that you pursue God with everything you have, and, most importantly, pray to God to change your heart. That's how you are made into good soil. It must be prepared to receive seed. What do you think?
@@joshuacavender1536 you are correct. What I found was as long as you don’t worship anything else (other gods) and keep your focus on Christ he will grow your faith. How you love others also shows where your heart is at. It’s impossible to Love God if you hate your brother. The Bible never says God has to do something first for you to love your brother or neighbor. The Bible also says even evil people give gifts to thier children. When you understand what he means by gift and what it is you get more clarity. A gift is an act of sacrificial love without wanting something in return similar to love. There’s people who don’t know God but will sacrifice their life to save someone. That is having a good heart. Those are the hearts that are prepared for the seed and I believe God plants it in. Why did God accept the offering of Able but not of Cane? In Leviticus in speaks on free will offering and offering without compulsion.
@@joshuacavender1536 To learn about good ground you have to understand how naturally something is made good ground to be built upon. Then you will understand that you have to be broken and torn down first.(Broken and contrite heart and Spirit)((Fall on this stone and be Broken) Since every seed springs from the ground and is manifest by the fruit of a tree,out of the Abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So if I cut down a tree,I will have to start at the roots by using a Sword. God says his word is the Sword. Ezekiel 36 says God will remove the stony heart, So if I want to plant seed in the ground but the ground is covered in concrete,I would have to chisel on the concrete. God says his word is like a hammer. The word of God is the seed so you first have to be broken then God could plant his seed in us.
Corey how did the apostle Paul get saved? How did it go for Stephen when he preached the gospel in front of Paul / Saul? Even believers didn’t believe that Saul was saved. 😂 If you argue that Paul is an apostle then Paul is a false convert according to your own doctrine because the other apostles heard Jesus personally preach. No a miracle, like seeing the risen Christ, on the road to Damascus caused Saul to believe the gospel. Jesus told one person that wanted to go with Him he must rather go tell his village of all that God has done for Him. He didn’t instruct him to “preach the word” Paul instructed that for the church meetings, gatherings etc. So stop saying people who “experience an external miracle” is momentarily a believer. I’m one since 2002. Nothing momentary about that. The parable of seed & soil also shows that even preaching the word can momentarily make some believe. But Jesus didn’t say it is the only way everyone comes to believe continually. Jesus also said that the wind blows where it wants & no one knows & so it is with those who get born again.
@@compositesquare those scriptures are not answering my question? I asked how are we saved. Dude said we saved like currently saved. It doesn’t feel like we saved. We actually needs to be saved. We stuck in captivity. The moral of the story of me asking 5 star stunna how we saved it too uproot this weird perception Christianity is pushing, saying “we saved”, because no we need to be saved.
Grateful for men who teach the gospel in such a way that even a child can understand. God bless you Corey, thankful for your channel.
Thank you for all that you do, Mr. Corey 🤗 I really enjoy your channel!
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJV
How can you read this and right after say having FAITH is doing something or works that saves yourself 🤦🏻♂️
My Lord how can they be so blind 😞
@@compositesquare literally has nothing to do with the point.
The point is you’re saved by grace through faith and faith is not works obviously
It doesn’t matter if he’s speaking past present or future the point is clear faith is not works and salvation is not something you can take credit for just because you have faith.
@@compositesquare I think that’s exactly what I said if you read
I take comfort in knowing that God knows who He chose for Himself, not me. My job is just to tell others about Jesus and what He has done for us.
Salvation is of the Lord, not Calvin's or dispensationalism.
Calvin agrees with you.
When we come to God by the grace of God through faith he makes us alive spiritually who were once dead in trespasses and sin. God delivers us from the power of darkness. That's just the beginning our conversion, our Ephesians2:8-9 salvation event. Everyone who has been converted has this salvation event in their past and cannot lose an event. When Jesus returns judgement our resurrection, that's also a salvation event, our final salvation event and hasn't happened yet it's in our future for everyone. That's why it not only matters if we believe remain faithful to Christ. It also matters how we live our walk our righteousness now in this lifetime. Has nothing to do with keeping Torah laws or working for salvation. After our conversion salvation event we maintain our salvation by abiding in the doctrine of Christ.....and this is the testimony that God has given us eternal life. And this life is in his son. He who has the son has life, he who does not have the son of God does not have life.....whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the father and the son....eternal life is in Christ not in ourselves. As long as we abide in the doctrine of Christ we maintain our salvation and have life in Christ now. When Jesus returns judgement our resurrection, final salvation event, that's when we are resurrected unto life and have life in ourselves like Christ.....for as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. But each one in his own order Christ the firstfruits afterwards those who are Christ at his coming.....and as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for him he will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.....marvel not at this for the hour is coming in which all who are in the Graves will hear his voice and come forth those who have done good to the resurrection of life and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation.....many can only see the beginning our conversion salvation event and believe that's all there is to salvation. The first salvation event but not the only salvation event..They cannot see the end when Christ returns judgement our resurrection, final salvation event.....we are once saved always saved only after we are resurrected unto life and have life in ourselves, our final salvation event......
Many believed on him but Christ didn't commit himself to them because he knew what was in man.
What is it?
@@paulwashington8938 exactly. Their intentions were not pure. God judges the heart. The inward man. Not the outside.
I really liked the Free Grace Questions and the Free Grace answers.
The plan of Salvation: God the Father ordained. Jesus Christ fulfilled. The Holy Spirit revealed. Start to finish, it is all of God. He offers salvation to all as a gift. We either accept or reject, which is not a work on our part. For who, when given a gift by someone, takes credit for the gift? No one.
To God be all the praise, glory, and honor.
Zacchaeus was regenerated, Naaman the leper was regenerated and believed....he believed so much that he took dirt (2 donkey loads) from Israel so he could go back to Syria and offer sacrifice to the God of Israel....he said, may the God of Israel show me mercy because as a soldier I have to be with my master when he worships his god, but I will worship the God of Israel and sacrifice with this soil.
I think y'all guys debate so much y'all have a select few scriptures that you live and die by and that's all. That last debate, you have valid point that it's out heart and without God new birth we don't and won't seek God. Romans 3:10-17. Even the chapter that says we are saved but not of our own will Ephesians 2:8... Those type of scriptures I would stand on because you can't get pass that without admitting God changes the heart, then we seek God. I would love to ask that man, will there anyone be in hell with a new heart (“born from above,” “born anew” or “born again.”) ?
For @Abiding Ewe, just in case you watch again, this is what I found. So sorry your question didn't get answer during the live feed regarding 2 Peter 1:10. This is about a season of wasted time, of unproductiveness and ineffectiveness, of near-blindness and indulging in sin we should have left behind. Peter is speaking most clearly to those who seem to avoid commitment to Christlike living, while still claiming their place in God's family.
Perhaps next time, Mr. Corey will be able to answer for you. 🤗
what is the difference on why God would choose some and not others
"TO BE IN HIM" amen to that.
You're saved, you begin to act like it because the Holy Spirit will start working in you until you die.
I believe that believers are chosen before the foundation of the world. But each one is called at an time appointed time by God. Such as the Apostle Paul who was persecuting the Church and the believers in Acts 13:48, where those who were appointed believed and those who were not at that appointed time did not. I believe God does everything at an appointed time, such as Pentecost. When the fullness of time had come, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were in the room.
Not all belief is saving belief. Simon the sorcerer believed, the scripture said that when Jesus turned water into wine, the disciples believed in Him, yet Judas betrayed Him.
Works is classified as a behavior. You can't behave a certain way to get saved. Yet in salvation your behavior defines you. Gods job in salvation is to help not make. God helps us with our free will choices self-control and emotions. He does not take none of them away from us. The Holy Spirit is to help us to change. It takes work to change. For example the reading and studying your Bible is work. God and Holy Spirit is not going to make you read it. Reading your Bible is still a choice. Even obeying the Holy Spirit is work because sometimes we don't want to do it.
Again I'm saying you don't have to work to get it. In salvation their is work. God has a behavior and satan has a behavior too.
Salvation is a gift but you still have to do right with the gift. So PLEASE REMEMBER GOD DOESN'T TAKE AWAY FREE WILL CHOICES SELF-CONTROL AND YOUR EMOTIONS!!!
Use the Scriptures to get your definition. Ephesians said if you can boast it works.
Use the Scriptures to get your definition. Ephesians said if you can boast it works. If your wheel is free, how come you never used your free will to never sin again? Your free will cannot defeat your sin nature, which is why it is not free. God didn’t take away your free will, you never had it.
@@kgar5String OK question does God take away emotions( get angry but sin not) Choices( choose this day who you going to serve) free will ( In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.) fruit of the spirit is self-control. So do God take these things away??? please answer please. Do the Holy Spirit make you read the Bible??? So the Bible just float in your hands and make you read it right??? So God makes all your choices for you??? So once you get saved you just wait for God to do everything for you???
@@kgar5String Name something God makes you do??? Please name it please???
@@kgar5String The Bible says confess with your mouth do you know that's a choice??? Oh I guess God made you say it. He gave you a blueprint it's up to you to follow it. So how do you know it someone is saved through their faith??? If it is how can you tell they are saved through faith.
I really don't understand how people can believe that water baptism isn't a part of our salvation, it absolutely is. If it wasn't, why did Jesus get baptized? Jesus showed us what had to happen to be accepted by The Father. It wasn't until he was baptized "in water", that the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him. Then God recognized him as being his beloved Son, in whom he was well pleased. It's pretty clear to me.
The thief who entered into paradise with Jesus wasn't baptized with water.
@@indriadrayton1132 That was Jesus’s choice to make, based on how the thief responded when the other thief blasphemed Jesus and said if he was the Christ to save himself and them.
But since you commented, why did Jesus get baptized in water? What was the point if it’s not required?
1 Corinthians 12:3 no who is speaking by the Spirit can say that Jesus is Accursed no one can say that Jesus is Lord except the Holy Spirit, so no you can’t be saved and then choose Islam and say Christ is not Lord but only a Prophet….doesn’t make sense
Does an UNSAVED person understand what you just explained Corey? Of course not. Will God use this truth your reading about get people saved some day? Sure, they could, but that's up to God. So, why are you preaching this stuff over and over again? Because God just said to tell this to every creature. Why? Cause God said to. LOL. It's like a parent that says, "Just do it because I told you to do it." Ok dad I will, cause your bigger than me and I can't win this against you. lol. Calvinism is a small box to put anyone in. I do see why the unsaved hate what your reading about. I would too! What your reading DON'T MAKE SENSE and it's not FAIR to the unsaved. For the saved, we say "Wow, how'd that happen and why me? It is amazing grace!
I agree 100% this is a very offensive truth but it makes it that much more amazing to be truly saved. This is something that comes as a revelation once saved because most people like myself tried to transfer the Holy Spirit to every person close to me …I quickly realized I was wasting my breath and emotions. I’m speaking Japanese to a German toddler basically and I felt Jesus smiling telling me chill …my father hasn’t called any of these people 😂
@@Lovejones80inc I think your right Lovejones. Corey uses the scriptures to try and explain why God is God and does what He wants to do. Why did you and I get included? I don't have a clue! I'm forever happy about being saved but It wasn't my idea. If I ever do boast, I will boast in God and the cross. Is this deep stuff? Yeah, I think so. BUT! You can be stupid and be saved! Tweet that, You can be stupid and be saved. LOL
Hey. You don't have to believe in salvation at all and believe Pastor Corey is wasting his time preaching about salvation. Point is, Christians are commanded to speak about Jesus because God will judge everyone, and if you are found rejecting Jesus, who took your punishment on Himself so that you don't get thrown into hell, then okay. You made your choice. He is making his. Don't say no one has told you about salvation through Jesus and that God is bringing you to Himself.
@@indriadrayton1132 I don't know anyone named pastor Corey
I can see that, but it needs to be bigger so it is plain
I have a question! Can a believer fall from grace?
@@prettyone2027 good question and the answer will contradict what Cory is saying. And yes they can fall from grace because they weren’t given the Holy Spirit yet they were on the right path but didn’t persevere.
Look up Simon the Sorcerer.
He believed, was baptized in Jesus name, performed miracles, but right at the moment of receiving the Holy Spirt and salvation he was exposed for not having a pure heart and the right intentions.
Ask the scriptures don’t ask the panel.
Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
The Israelites were our example.Many of them didn’t believe but was still taken care of and still delivered from Egypt.
Ofcourse God knows in the end who he will accept but we don’t.
It’s a daily battle of your soul,either the flesh will win or the Spirit.
It depends on what you feed your spirit or he will die and the flesh will have more pull on you causing you to grow in a heart of unbelief.
This channel is cool but I wouldn’t depend my life on what he says no not at all.
God reveals his wisdom not to the wise but to the fools of this world.
@@bullybroadcast3474 but if we’re giving grace daily is it possible a person don’t fall from grace but fall out of the will of God, because of sinful deeds! example TD Jakes,
@@compositesquare To Christ be the Glory.
Jesus clearly said he who (endures) until the End shall be saved.He also said if you(Continue) in my word then you are my disciples indeed.
The Israelites was delivered from their enemies but on the (WAY) to the promise land they turned back like Lots wife.
Isaiah said that the Way is a Highway the way of Holiness,when he stretched forth his Hand to us,he puts us on the narrow path and leads us by what’s written because David said Gods word is a lamp unto my feet a light unto my path,if we are not careful we could take an exit to 155 D lol and never return back.
It’s only by Gods Mercy that he stretches his hand to bring one back.We are sheep,the sheep can wonder off and if not careful could be killed
But God is able because he promised those that he called and will do his part that number only he knows.
How does one become good ground? Is it the new birth?
Good question! I've always wondered if there is something I can do to be the good ground. Do I seek more? Read more? Believe more? I hope someone answers.
I think, after pondering it, that you pursue God with everything you have, and, most importantly, pray to God to change your heart. That's how you are made into good soil. It must be prepared to receive seed. What do you think?
@@joshuacavender1536 you are correct. What I found was as long as you don’t worship anything else (other gods) and keep your focus on Christ he will grow your faith.
How you love others also shows where your heart is at.
It’s impossible to Love God if you hate your brother.
The Bible never says God has to do something first for you to love your brother or neighbor.
The Bible also says even evil people give gifts to thier children.
When you understand what he means by gift and what it is you get more clarity.
A gift is an act of sacrificial love without wanting something in return similar to love.
There’s people who don’t know God but will sacrifice their life to save someone.
That is having a good heart. Those are the hearts that are prepared for the seed and I believe God plants it in.
Why did God accept the offering of Able but not of Cane?
In Leviticus in speaks on free will offering and offering without compulsion.
@@joshuacavender1536 To learn about good ground you have to understand how naturally something is made good ground to be built upon.
Then you will understand that you have to be broken and torn down first.(Broken and contrite heart and Spirit)((Fall on this stone and be Broken)
Since every seed springs from the ground and is manifest by the fruit of a tree,out of the Abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
So if I cut down a tree,I will have to start at the roots by using a Sword.
God says his word is the Sword.
Ezekiel 36 says God will remove the stony heart,
So if I want to plant seed in the ground but the ground is covered in concrete,I would have to chisel on the concrete.
God says his word is like a hammer.
The word of God is the seed so you first have to be broken then God could plant his seed in us.
Corey how did the apostle Paul get saved?
How did it go for Stephen when he preached the gospel in front of Paul / Saul?
Even believers didn’t believe that Saul was saved. 😂
If you argue that Paul is an apostle then Paul is a false convert according to your own doctrine because the other apostles heard Jesus personally preach.
No a miracle, like seeing the risen Christ, on the road to Damascus caused Saul to believe the gospel.
Jesus told one person that wanted to go with Him he must rather go tell his village of all that God has done for Him. He didn’t instruct him to “preach the word”
Paul instructed that for the church meetings, gatherings etc.
So stop saying people who “experience an external miracle” is momentarily a believer.
I’m one since 2002. Nothing momentary about that.
The parable of seed & soil also shows that even preaching the word can momentarily make some believe.
But Jesus didn’t say it is the only way everyone comes to believe continually.
Jesus also said that the wind blows where it wants & no one knows & so it is with those who get born again.
Can “Bubba” ever have a chance to be in good soil?!!
How are we saved? We need to be saved. When you hear someone say “We Saved” they do not know what they talking. They do not know what’s going on.
@@compositesquare those scriptures are not answering my question? I asked how are we saved. Dude said we saved like currently saved. It doesn’t feel like we saved. We actually needs to be saved. We stuck in captivity. The moral of the story of me asking 5 star stunna how we saved it too uproot this weird perception Christianity is pushing, saying “we saved”, because no we need to be saved.