Is being saved by grace, through faith a license to sin?

Question

Do we have to study? Do we have to outreach/evangelize? Do we have to live Holy, Godly, and Christ like?

Answer 1

Being saved by grace produces a desire to live according to the law of God. It does not produce a desire to continue in sin, counting salvation as a license.

Answer 2

We don't have to do anything to be saved except of course believe in Jesus. Read 1 Corinthians 3 about that issue. The one who's worked all burned up, was still saved.

We evangelize and outreach to get rewards in heaven, according to the Bible. We don't do them to be saved, because the only way to be saved is by grace through faith in the fact that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins and rose again.

As far as license to sin, Hebrews says that God as a Father will discipline us. We CANNOT lose our salvation. That is impossible. It is an issue of discipline, according to Hebrews.

Answer 3

Being saved by grace through faith is a statement, not a license to sin. God does not want us to sin, he wants us to strive to be like him. We are called to read the word, study, outreach and live as christlike as humanly possible. Of course we may fall off the path from time to time and sin, but our goal is to strive to be christ like, in his image. There is nothing that gives us a license to sin or even implies that God wants us to sin.

Answer 4

when one turns to Scripture, we find that Adam and Eve, who received God’s grace in a manner just as unmerited as anyone today, most definitely did demerit it—and lost grace not only for themselves but for us as well (cf. also Rom. 11:17-24). While the idea that what is received without merit cannot be lost by demerit may have a kind of poetic charm for some, it does not stand up when compared with the way things really work—either in the everyday world or in the Bible.

Regarding the issue of whether Christians have an "absolute" assurance of salvation, regardless of their actions, consider this warning Paul gave: "See then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off" (Rom. 11:22; see also Heb. 10:26–29, 2 Pet. 2:20–21).

God Bless
Robin

Answer 5

I think it's ridiculous that people think if we are saved or have asked for forgiveness.. we are forever saved. That's just how society works.. they want stuff quick and easy. It doesn't work that way.. wether you look at this religously or not. One good deed doesn't justify a lifetime of bad ones. No, it's not a license to sin.. Of course you will sin, but you should also repent. Otherwise, it seems to me like you (I use the word "you" as a generality) are trying to take advantage of God.. which, in the end will really get you nowhere.. nowhere good at least

Answer 6

You should definitely visit [www.WayOfTheMaster.com] to get a deeper understanding of true conversion. True conversion includes repentance or change of mindset and actions. Will you make mistakes? Of course! We are commanded to ask for forgiveness when we miss the mark. An action can be considered a mistake when your performance falls short of your earnest intention. If a person never intended to do the right thing, how can their sinful actions be considered a mistake? That's why repentance (or change of mindset and actions) is vitally important. The Holy Bible says that a tree is known by its fruit. No fruit, no conversion. Faith with works (or evidence of your faith) is dead. So, we don't have to do anything! Everything we do should flow from our heart filled with His love. Jesus said, "If you love Me (Jesus), you will keep my commandments." Within the context of our love toward Him, we study the Word, share our faith, live holy unto the Lord God Almighty, and demonstrate that we are true disciples of Jesus Christ. Much love produces much obedience. Musicians create music, authors write books, and Christian disciples produce fruit representative of Jesus Christ. So, anyone who practices (or have the intentions to...) sin and professing to be followers of Jesus Christ without obediently following His commands, I encourage you to examine your conversion! Enjoy! [(\o/)(XP)]

Answer 7

This is exactly the question that Paul was answering in Romans 6. The works of the faith are not REQUIRED for salvation. Faith is required. However, one who is truly a Christian will desire to work out their faith by seeking to draw closer to Him in prayer and Bible study and by serving Him in love and good deeds. A believer will be repentant of their sin and desire to change.

Answer 8

I am just learning this stuff myself but I think your saved but if you keep sinning then you don't truly have faith and fall out of grace. Once you find out whats right or wrong with God then you held to it.
You ever hear the term Ignorance is bless?

Answer 9

I believe that we should live our life by fully making use of the talents and abilities that god has given us, to glorify his name. If you bear this in mind then maybe you will see a sense of purpose in your life. Being a christian is not about being all perfect, it is about acknowledging your saviour and trying as best you can to glorify him through your actions. If you fail, you try again. Don't let others stigmatize you, like the pharisees did.

Answer 10

Of course not. Paul argued this very point in Romans.
As for the other works you've named, these are a natural result in the life of one that is truly following God. It becomes the desires of one's heart.
The natural man does war against it, but the believer recognizes this.