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Originally Posted by mfblume
I did respond. I said I HAD NOT REALLY REPENTED, and that is why I could not get the Holy Ghost.
Then you do not understand what salvation by works really was when Paul condemned it. My opinion.
Then you preach salvation by works when you demand repentance. The way it has to be, bro. If not, why not?
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...and how many people have you seen "Speak in tongues" without doing anything? Are you saying it's impossible for a person to "Speak in tongues" without "Turning"...repenting? And how many people "speak in tongues" for the first time and head straight out the door and live like the devil? What happened to their "Turn"? Or, maybe they didn't turn?
There are just way too many holes in your attempt to slither out of your original statement.
Repentance is not a "Work". It is simply an acceptance of God's place as leader of one's life. It is a turn.
A "Work" is the action of good works in one's life, such as helping enough old ladies across the street, giving food to hungry people, working to eliminate sin from one's life....those are works. Turning to Christ and allowing Him to lead one's life is NOT a work. It is a decision and the trust to allow Christ to do the work!
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