The Good-o-Meter and God's Grace

faith4evr posted on 2011-04-20 14:06:33 - Reply Directly

God works in mysterious ways... i've heard that all my life... i was like a lot of u here... i lived thinking no matter what i did i would be forgiven and go straight into heaven... as i get older, i find myself realizing how niave and stupid i was.. my faith is strong and true and i will not lose it or let it be taken from me.. but i do stand on shaking legs and afraid when my time to be judged is upon me... so ashamed in how i threw my life away only thinking of me... i pray God forgives me with every inch of my soul.. i do believe Jesus is my savior and He went thru such unspeakable pain and torture and hate so i can have a chance of being forgiven.. i can't help but think i will have to pay for all i've done before He will forgive me.. i am not ashamed at all to say how afraid i am.. but i DO believe in all He says...JESUS is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE... God bless us all!

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greg booker posted on 2011-04-10 10:42:35 - Reply Directly

Yes this is sso well done .

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Coz posted on 2011-03-02 12:37:15 - Reply Directly

We are saved by grace instead of works so that no man can boast. If we were able to earn our way into Heaven it would put the focus on us, and that's not where it should be. The focus should be on Jesus.

The Christian walk is not about being a good person. It's about having a relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have a strong fellowship with Jesus, you should have an equally strong desire to be more like Him, and thus you will actually become a better person in the process.

If you listen to what that 3rd guy was saying, you'll notice that he consistently uses the word "I." "I did this." "I did that." His focus is obviously not on God, but on himself. He is like the Pharisees of the Bible.

Sin can not be in the presence of God, and we are all born with it. Thus â

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KlausVos posted on 2011-02-24 18:33:41 - Reply Directly

this is the biggest issue I have with Christianity and the major reason I lost my faith

I have trouble accepting that a violent man who simply believes will get into heaven over someone like the third man in line ("I only read the articles")

the idea that a baby is born evil and will burn for eternity if they are not baptized before they die, or a man who does only good by his fellow man but does not believe will suffer the same fate as rapists, paedophiles, murderers, genocidal dictators, war criminals, pimps, and all of the other truly immoral people in this world

I simply cannot wrap my head around this Christian idea that we are inherently evil and faith and only faith can save use

sorry for the rant, I know that not all Christians believe that, but this video sure makes it look that way
seeing as I am friends with several Christians (and a few other too) and they have never mentioned, I am going to assume that it is not a really mainstream idea that the one and ONLY way is through faith

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sandmun posted on 2011-02-03 07:04:45 - Reply Directly

Jesus has us covered with His robe of righteousness and blood. We can only be saved by grace=(unmerited favor-unearned

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rexie posted on 2011-01-30 20:45:16 - Reply Directly

....FAITH and good WORK done with LOVE is a good combination to be worthy of GOD's GRACE.

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SamanthaHeath posted on 2011-01-30 01:40:03 - Reply Directly

That is just so true, you cannot do anything without Jesus, and as soon as we all realise that the better. OUr God is soooo great. Praise Jesus

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JIM G posted on 2011-01-28 13:03:45 - Reply Directly

you are never going to do good works to get into heaven,only way Threw Jesus Christ except him him as your lord and savor and belive the 3rd day he rose from the dead and confess your sins simple because its true GRACE

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k_123 posted on 2011-01-28 00:35:39 - Reply Directly

If you guys haven't seen the Rapture video I suggest you watch it! I tried to post on that comment but it wouldn"t post....I think this is an amazing, powerful video that should be seen by all! I am shocked that there are so many people that do not know about the Rapture. Time is short, my friends! Soon we will be in Heaven with the Lord! Amen!

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Eagle posted on 2011-01-27 23:30:35 - Reply Directly

Okay, I totally believe in God's grace - - and yet I am worried that many people, and many Christians - think they can live sinful lives and God will just forgive them. That nothing we do really matters because God will forgive us anyway, if we just ask. I know that we can't earn salvation, and I understand the concept of this video. It's just that I'm currently married to an extremely unrepentant sinner and have a sister that is the same way. It hurts me to hear them use the excuse that God loves them anyway - as if that allows more sinful behavior. It's just some warped thinking. I think a life that includes true repentance is necessary in order to receive grace.

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AquaBach posted on 2011-01-27 20:35:22 - Reply Directly

If only people would understand this!! It is a GIFT!! All we have to do is accept it!

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melissaweeg posted on 2011-01-27 20:18:04 - Reply Directly

that is an awesome video.. it does open my eyes to not be so scared of dying.. even though I sin and do repeats of my sins.. I know God and jesus love me no less.. and Im saved by their grace. Im so glad I have jesus in my life.. and all the blessings he has given me :o)

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k_123 posted on 2011-01-27 15:43:53 - Reply Directly

Saved by grace! So many people do not realize that good works are not what saves you. It's not about being "Good" It's about being forgiven!!:)

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aniptmln posted on 2011-01-27 11:50:22 - Reply Directly

Wonderful visualizaation of the true salvation story!

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