The Cross of Christ Alone Can Save

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by mfblume

So there are TWO STEPS? Faith and then repentance?

See, your tortured misapprehension of NT theology in this area causes you to behave in a manner that you probably wouldn't do otherwise. Why didn't you add the "scratches himself on the chin while he thinks" as a third step?

The problem is Mike, you MUST deny the efficacious work of Jesus Christ on the cross in order to justify yourself with the brethren who forced you aside long ago. This desire to justify yourself in their eyes is actually unnecessary and ironically, further evidence of your misapprehension of Calvary.

You simply cannot justify yourself. Your attempts to do so result in your statement above. Why not fully embrace our risen Lord on this Easter weekend? Quit trying to "work," and to "deserve" something that Jesus Christ offers freely.