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Originally Posted by LUKE2447
Well, FAITH is "to do" as it is a proper response to God. God's Word and Works are two opposite sides of God's coin as nothing can have substance without two sides to provide depth. Thus works give substance to his Word thus faith/coin is created. There is always the what must I do. As it is clear in scripture, WALK in the light as he is in the light. Do his commandments which is one of the central tenants of the LAW and that is "love the neighbor" which covers a multitude of sins. Not all but a multitude.
If we do not respond to the leading of the Spirit we are transgressors of the law. If we follow the leading of the Spirit we are fulfilling law. Thus you will be declared friend and faithful or lawless.
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"Do" is active.
The Bible is very clear about repenting.
The Bible is very clear about Baptism.
The Bible is very clear about the Name of Jesus being invoked.
"Receive" is passive.
The Bible is very clear that the believer will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost from God. If we "do", then He will "do" abundantly above what we can ask or even think. The Holy Ghost Baptism is an example of this scripture being fulfilled in the lives of Gospel Believers.