Proverbs Inspirational Quotes > “No! We are not the center of the universe, we are as God has told us, a flower appearing for a moment then we are gone, like a mist, all of our loving kindness is nothing in time. Eternal life was not something Adam worked for, nor was it Adam's as hi
July 08, 2019
“No! We are not the center of the universe, we are as God has told us, a flower appearing for a moment then we are gone, like a mist, all of our loving kindness is nothing in time. Eternal life was not something Adam worked for, nor was it Adam's as his earned merit for obeying God. No! Adam could not demand eternal life because he felt good about himself. It was a gift that God created and gave to Adam freely.”
John 6:28 They said therefore to him, "What must we do, that we may work the works of God?" 6:29 Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent."
Romans 9:11 For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls.
Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
Ephesians 2:9 not of works, that no one would boast.
Facts: 77% of all Americans believe that personal salvation is a result of good works.