Did Christ teach the local church?

Originally posted by @romans1009
I think Jesus is simply speaking to human beings in ways that they can understand. Given all the times Jesus said to believe on Him and in Him and that without Him, you can do nothing, He in the quoted passage is illustrating the fruit that believing in Him produces.

It’s clear even in the Old Testament that God does not judge as man judges:

“But t ...[text shortened]... or man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.“

(1 Samuel 16:7)

Oh ... ok.

Originally posted by @rajk999
No. Goats engage in mouthworship.
Sheep engage in good works.

More insults? Is this evidence of living in the Spirit or living in the flesh? Is this how a Christ follower behaves?

You previously said you meet with people to teach them about Jesus Christ. Is that not correct?

What good works do you do with those with whom you meet? How are you, as a self-professed Christ follower, different from people who do not follow Christ and meet to do good works?

Originally posted by @rajk999
Oh ... ok.

If you have nothing to offer, it’s Ok to not reply to a post. I don’t think anyone’s keeping count.

Originally posted by @romans1009
If you have nothing to offer, it’s Ok to not reply to a post. I don’t think anyone’s keeping count.

Ok.

Originally posted by @romans1009
More insults? Is this evidence of living in the Spirit or living in the flesh? Is this how a Christ follower behaves?

You previously said you meet with people to teach them about Jesus Christ. Is that not correct?

What good works do you do with those with whom you meet? How are you, as a self-professed Christ follower, different from people who do not follow Christ and meet to do good works?

Have you read what good works Jesus expects before you can enter the Kingdom of God.?

Originally posted by @rajk999
Have you read what good works Jesus expects before you can enter the Kingdom of God.?

More questions you’re going to ignore?

Shocker!

Originally posted by @rajk999
Have you read what good works Jesus expects before you can enter the Kingdom of God.?

All that is required to enter the Kingdom of God is to believe in Jesus Christ and accept Him into your heart (see John 3:16 and Romans 10:9.)

Human beings cannot become righteous (in right standing with God) without doing that as is stated numerous times in the Bible.

Originally posted by @romans1009
All that is required to enter the Kingdom of God is to believe in Jesus Christ and accept Him into your heart (see John 3:16 and Romans 10:9.)

Human beings cannot become righteous (in right standing with God) without doing that as is stated numerous times in the Bible.

Faith without works .. 😀

Originally posted by @romans1009
More questions you’re going to ignore?

Shocker!

I neither ask nor do I answer personal questions.

Originally posted by @rajk999
Faith without works .. 😀

Good works follow faith and are evidence that one’s faith is genuine, but good works do not make one righteous (in right standing with God) or enable one to obtain salvation. Only believing in Jesus Christ and accepting Him into your heart does that.

How many times must you read that before you understand it?

Originally posted by @rajk999
I neither ask nor do I answer personal questions.

Do you think Jesus Christ was/is God in the flesh?

Surely that is not a personal question.

Originally posted by @sonship
Elaborate. I am opened to criticism.

How do you think you have shown yourself to be "teachable" in here sonship?

Originally posted by @rajk999
I neither ask nor do I answer personal questions.

No, you just assume.

Originally posted by @romans1009
I think Jesus is simply speaking to human beings in ways that they can understand. Given all the times Jesus said to believe on Him and in Him and that without Him, you can do nothing, He in the quoted passage is illustrating the fruit that believing in Him produces.

It’s clear even in the Old Testament that God does not judge as man judges:

“But t ...[text shortened]... or man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.“

(1 Samuel 16:7)

Poignant. And amazingly timely.

Remember this passage in a couple of weeks. PM me for details.

Originally posted by @romans1009
Do you think Jesus Christ was/is God in the flesh?

Surely that is not a personal question.

I answered that already.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.