is it by Grace only?

Question

When Jesus was asked: Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?
Jesus answered: If you want to enter life, obey the commandments.
And then, Jesus added something more: If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. (Mat.19:16-21, Mr.10, Lk.18).


So who ever says it by Grace on what base they dismiss what Jesus says him self? They think they know more than Jesus the way Jesus wanted them to be?

I know there are several passages in the bible where it says by Grace only ( or by acceptance) . So since every1 claiming there are no contradictions in bible than question is.
How do you determine which Jesus ( direct words) terachings to take or not?
Why those who claims by Grace only ignore the rest of Jesus teaching?

And Since Jesus saying obey the comandments which commandments if Christains saying OT god's commandments are not bound to them?

Answer 1

He asked what he could do to get into heavan, Jesus was showing how impossible it is to get in by works, no man can perfectly follow even the ten commandments, so works are useless. At the same time, works on Earth are important, selfless works give us rewards in heaven, but they won't get us there.

Answer 2

Jesus, a Jewish Rabbi at the time, was asked by a Jew what to do. He gave a Jewish answer. This all happened before his death, which nullified the law.

Ephesians 2:15 Through his body on the cross, Christ put an end to the law with all its commands and rules. He wanted to create one new group of people out of the two. He wanted to make peace between them.

Answer 3

Its amazing how much you misunderstand Jesus's teachings. Do you know the definition of grace? It is not getting what you deserve.For example, even though you wronged someone, they chose to forgive you. Thus Jesus chooses to forgive you no matter what you have done, and then He asks you to go and do no more wrong. The writers of the Bible are expressing the need to except this grace also. You are not forced to acknowledge it but I believe that as you do you begin to see more grace in your life. For, why would God bless you with His grace if you are not going to even acknowledge Him as giving it to you. I hope I am not throwing pearls before swine and that somehow you will understand His truth and benefit from it.

Answer 4

The law was given by Moses but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ-St. John 17.
Grace is the undeserved favor of God. We are saved by grace through faith-
Ephesians 2:8.
Yet faith without works is dead-James 2:17,26.
When Jesus comes into our life, (after repentance)through the new covenant he puts his laws in our hearts and minds. That means he changes our desires and we begin to hunger after righteousness. His grace is given to us in order that we can keep his commandments-II Corinthians 9:8
If we receive Him by accepting his sacrifice for our sins, and confessing Him as our Savior, we have salvation-
Romans10:4-10.
The grace did not come so we could continue in sin-Romans 6. The grace came to teach us to live godly in this evil world-Titus 2:11,12.
Jesus summed up the commandments in St. Matthew 22:37-40.

I hope this helps you. Please look up these verses and ask God to reveal His truth to you. Do it with all of your heart and He will answer you.

Answer 5

Jesus was answering the question of the rich, young ruler who asked what must I do to be saved, that is, what works must I perform to achieve salvation. Jesus implied that if you wish to enter into Heaven on your own strength and deeds, you must keep the whole law, perfectly.

"For by Grace you are saved, through faith and not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man boast" Eph.2:8 & 9

Answer 6

It is by your faith and good works on which you are judged upon entering the second life.

Answer 7

OT commandments do apply. I don't know who told you that...and I am Christian.