"Sinners Saved By Grace; Saints Sanctified by Christ"

Interesting concepts are being discussed here. Now, the conservative movement (which I know Corey and I are part of) focuses more on our identification in "sin." The Romans passage seen in Corey's passage is interesting paradox.

If you read the epistles as a single reading, you will find that Paul identifies ALL believers as "saints," "brothers and sisters" and "believers." You never find a statement of condemnation. This is important because I think the Southern Baptist movement sometimes preaches about "sinners" and allows very little movement towards HOLINESS.

With this said, you guys are correct! But remember, God calls us to be saints, not sinners. This is why Jesus (in the Sermon on the Mount) calls His followers to seek holiness, not sin. Read the Sermon and ponder what it means to be "poor in spirit" "meek" and the other terms that Jesus says are BLESSED!

God Bless

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A Cool Thought

I was told last week that, "Christians are no longer 'sinners saved by grace,' but 'Christians are saints and sin is outside of that character. Therefore, Christians are to identify themselves not in their sin but in their Savior."

What do you think about that?

The Behavior of the Christian and the Law

Right now, read Matthew 5:13-20 and meditate on Jesus' words. Ponder this question--how are Christians free from the law and yet must follow the Law?

The Modern Church has manipulated this to make people "work." Rather than living freedom, Christians have been convinced to WORK for the church, not necessarily for Christ. Many people in the church have never done anything for the sake of Christ but for the sake of works. In our Protestant beliefs that salvation is by faith alone, we have built it upon a foundation of works.

Now, with that said, Christ was quite clear. We are to live a life of "salt" and of "light." We are to work within the Law of Christ, yet we are to live by the freedom Christ has given us. Now the questions for you to answer are:

1. What does it mean to be "salt" and "light"?
2. What does it mean be saved by grace and yet live within law?

Good Luck, and reply!

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