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Originally Posted by mfblume
God is too holy for mankind to approach outside of Jesus.
But when we were born again, we received Jesus' actual holiness and the blood made us draw nigh to God.
Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Notice how the point of the cross is the whole basis for our chance to approach and be close to God. Not works nor good deeds, nor even loving people. These come AFTER one is brought close by the blood.
The cross is the core of everything. And by cross the bible means His death in our places. |
hey, a big amen; if that leads you to
love God and your neighbor. But verse 14 will tell you that if you are led to "They are all lost," you are led astray.
14For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
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