What does the scripture say?
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I John 1
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“Grace means I don’t have to do anything!”
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This is a wrong conclusion!
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“Grace means I know/do everything perfectly!”
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This is also a wrong conclusion!
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“Grace means I walk in the light and have fellowship with Him.”
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Walking in light vs darkness
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Examples of walking in the light
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Acts 2:41 – Jewish misunderstanding abounded, but they were saved that day! They still needed to grow.
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Acts 16:32-34 – The jailer rejoiced in his salvation even though he had much growing to do.
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I Corinthians 1:1-9 – The Corinthians still had plenty of problems to solve, but they were sanctified in Christ Jesus. I Corinthians 15:1-2
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Colossians 1:9; 2:20-22 – They still needed to learn and grow! They also had some false practices to clean up. Colossians 1:3-5
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I Thessalonians 1:2-3, 9-10 – Judgment was a comforting thought to the Thessalonians. They had confidence in their salvation. They were recovering idolaters, but they had hope!
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So have confidence!
- I John 2:28; 4:17 – If we are constantly fretting about the judgment, something is wrong!
- Romans 4:1-8 – Abraham’s belief saved him – not his good deeds.