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Re: Saved vs striving to be saved??
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Originally Posted by LUKE2447
actually grace is simply favor which is given to us as a provision. It has nothing to do with having righteousness bestowed without proper response to God or gGod allowing or considering you in a position of FAITHFUL/RIGHTEOUS while IN unrepentant sin. God's justice has not changed concerned how people stand before him when it comes to covenant obligations. That response includes covenant requirements that you have and are responsible to do. Jesus is very clear on this about following him and giving up all.
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Grace drives us to our knees in repentance of sin. Grace brought me out.
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