The Bible is 100% Accurate

OK time to refute Paddy next questions, this is what Paddy said to me - Faith or works or belief? Ephesians 2:8-9 says that salvation is not of works, "lest any man should boast." James 2:24 says man is justified by works and "not by faith alone." Most justify it by saying it is both, but Paul is very clear that salvation is not of works, and even gives a reason why. Then, to add confusion to the mix, verses such as Acts 16:31 claim that belief alone is sufficient salvation. Not only that, but your entire household will be saved just by one person believing. Other verses show various conglomerations of the three. / Me Quote Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. / me Quote yes I am saved by the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ but i am justified by faith Paddy u may not of heard this said to u before I will tell u this Ephesians 2:8, 9; Romans 3:20, 28; Galatians 2:16 and James 2:24; Matthew 19:16-21 Saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9) - "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." (Rom. 3:20, 28) - "because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin...For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law." (Galatians 2:16) - "nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified." Saved by works (James 2:24) - "You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone." (Matthew 19:16-17) - "And behold, one came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" 17And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." God does not want a faith that is empty and hypocritical. James 2 is talking about those who "say" that they have faith but have no works. Therefore, people cannot tell if they are true believers or not, because there is no fruit. That kind of a faith is useless and is not a saving faith. True faith results in true works. In Matthew 19:16-17, Jesus was speaking to a Lawyer who was self-righteous since he wanted to put Jesus to the test (Luke 10:25). He asked what he must do in order to obtain eternal life and Jesus responded with the requirements of keeping the commandments. If a person keeps all of the commandments, it would seem that they could obtain eternal life. However, nobody can keep all of the commandments. Therefore, Jesus' comments to this man show this man that justification can only be by faith since no one can keep all of the commandments. This is why it says in Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Also, Romans 3:20,28 and Galatians 2:16 tells us that no one is justified in the sight of God by the law; that is, by the works that he can do. There is no contradiction at all when we examine the contexts. We are justified by faith but that faith must be alive (James 2). The Law cannot save us because we are incapable of keeping it (Matthew 19:16-17). Therefore, salvation is by grace through faith. / me quote there is a lot more i can say for that question about what Paddy said to me but i wish this was a 5 round debate so I can show more but anyhow Paddy wanted a 3 round debate so i will try to refute all his claims and if i run out of Characters Remaining then there has to be a other debate with Paddy other questions OK Paddy said this to me - Where is Jesus? In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus is quoted as saying that he would return before the end of that generation. There are some interesting theories as to why he has not yet returned, the most common being that there is a gap or a figurative generation, however, it is obvious that the writer's of the text thought he meant that physical generation. I find it hard to believe that a theologian 2,000 years later can better figure out what Jesus meant than the people who were actually there. Some people think it is a mistranslation, and that Jesus actually meant "race," not "generation." This probably makes the most sense, but still is dubious and does not explain much. / Me Quote i do not fully understand Paddy question here why well in Matthew Mark and Luke Jesus Christ is mentioned here is my proof Jesus was mentioned in Matthew the Bible say's in Matthew 24:14 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. / Me Quote Jesus will come when he choose to not when we demand him to :) Jesus was mention in The Gospel of Mark the Bible say's in Mark 11:11 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. / me Quote Jesus is also found in the Gospel of Luke Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:19 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. / Me Quote Paddy said something interesting Paddy said this I find it hard to believe that a theologian 2,000 years later can better figure out what Jesus meant than the people who were actually there. / me quote so Paddy agrees there where people there so Paddy knows people where there wow nice one Paddy :) Paddy other question is this - Freewill or not? There is almost no greater theological debate bigger than the idea of Calvinism vs. Arminianism, or freewill vs. predestination. Do we humans have any choice whether to believe in God or not? Though most Christians acknowledge the differing viewpoints, somehow the fact that the issue is confusing because the Bible is so contradictory on the subject escapes many. / Me Quote I say yes God gives us Free Will why well The Apostle Peter said in 2 Peter 3:9 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. / me quote I have a free will choose to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ Paddy other question is this - Does God ever change? Ezekiel 24:14: "I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD." (KJV) But God changed his mind about destroying or punishing people several times in the Bible, most notably in Genesis 18:23-33. The Bible also directly contradicts Ezekial 24:14 in Genesis 6:6: "And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart." / me quote SOME PEOPLE SAY 'THE BIBLE SAY'S 'GOD REPENTED.' DOSEN'T THAT SHOW HE IS CAPABLE OF SIN i can say God cannot sin ' repent' means to have a change of mind .' when the bible tells sinners to repent, it means to change their direction, to turn from their sins. God's ' repenting' is when he turns away from his fierce anger to-ward sinners. he warns men of the consequences of their disobedience. if they repent ( Turn from their sins), he 'repent' by not pouring out his promise warth on thm. for instance, Jonah 3:8-9 King James Version (KJV) 8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands. 9 Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? 'see also Jeremiah