It is true that we are all sinners, and in need of salvation (Rom. 3:10, 23).
It is true that we cannot earn our salvation by religious works (Gal. 2:16; Eph.2:9).
It is true that our salvation was bought and paid for by Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:8; 1 Jn. 2:2).
It is true that God offers the free gift of salvation to all who trust Him (Rom. 5:17; Eph. 2:8).
It is NOT TRUE that believers can do as they please; we are to:
Study God's Word
2 Timothy 2:15 - "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth."
Submit to God's Word
2 Timothy 2:19 - "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus (to do) good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Galatians 5:13-14 - "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the Law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
Hebrews 10:24-25 - "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking (to assemble) ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
Share God's Word
Matthew 28:19-20 - "Go ye therefore, and teach (present the Gospel to) all nations (the Gospel is the power of God that produces faith leading to salvation - Rom. 1:22; 1 Cor. 15:1-4), baptizing them (those who believe the Gospel and confess Jesus Christ as their Lord - Rom. 10:8-9, 13, 17) in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Like the prophet said (Ezra 7:10): Study, submit, and then share!
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