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dberrie2000
Hebrews5:9--"And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
Please do show where obedience to Jesus Christ is not an integral component of belief.
Whenever one sees terms such as belief, faith, trust, etc--obedience to Christ is understood as an integral component.
For example:
Term--house
Integral components: roof, walls, foundation, windows, etc.
Word term: car
Integral components: Engine, transmission, seats, wheels, etc.
Word term: belief
Integral components: trust, obedience, following Christ, faith, etc.
James2:26--"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
Me also. When I state salvation--that means eternal life.
Yes, I sin. And that is the reason God has given us repentance and water baptism:
Acts2:38--"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
If Eternal Life were free--why was everyone commanded to repent and be baptized for the remission of sins?
Eternal Life, as an opportunity is a free gift to all men--but the personal reception of Life is dependent upon obedience to Jesus Christ for His grace unto life.
1 John1:7--"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."
I'm not hiding anything--when we talk about salvation--eternal life is my point. Why would I "hide" any other meaning?