God’s Part and Man’s Part in the Plan of Salvation

May 23, 2017 by

To Sum the Whole Thing Up: A Collection of Writings by J. C. Roady

Anything that man could not do for himself in the saving of his soul God willingly did that for him. But God is not going to do something for us that we are able to do for ourselves. That being true, there are some things that God did, and there are some for us to do. God did His part through Christ, and we are to do our part by accepting Christ.

Christ brought to this world a gospel that was able to save the human family. (Mark 16:15-16; Gal. 1:8-10) It is our part to believe that gospel. (Rom. 1:16; Mark 16:16)

Christ brought to this world the grace that is able to save men. (Eph. 2:5-8) It is out part to let that grace lead us to repent of our sins. (Rom. 2:4)

Christ brought to this world a name in which salvation was placed. (Acts 4:11-12; Eph. 3:14-15) It is our part to confess that name before man. (Matt: 10:32; Phil 2:8-11)

Christ brought His blood to this world and shed it that man could be saved. (1 John 1:7; Pet. 1:18-25) It is our part to be baptized into that blood. (Rom. 6:1-6; Gal. 3:27) Christ established His Church here on earth. (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 5:25-27) It is our part to become a member of that Church. (Acts 2:47; Col. 1:18)

It was Christ who went away to prepare a place called heaven. (John 14:1) It is our part to live a faithful life that we can enjoy that place when life is over. (Rev. 2:10; Rev. 22:14)

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Daily Notes & Observations: “They May Have the Right to the Tree of Life” (Excerpt)

December 17, 2013 by

December 31

“They May Have the Right to the Tree of Life”

Daily Notes & ObservationsThose who believe salvation is by grace or faith alone will often charge those of us who believe that obedience is necessary for salvation as trying to somehow earn salvation. While we should answer this false charge, we must also not be afraid to affirm all that the Scriptures teach. Notice these words near the close of the final book of the Bible:

“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done” (Revelation 22:12).

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city” (Revelation 22:14).

We will be judged according to what we have done. We will be rewarded if our deeds are good when judged according to the Lord’s word. If we wash our robes, or “do his commandments” (KJV), we will enter the city and partake of the tree of life.

But notice what the text says about the tree of life. Those who are faithful will “have the right to the tree of life.” Through our obedience to God, we also have the right to the tree of life.

Of course, all of this is still only possible by the grace of God in making salvation possible. But we cannot ignore the fact that this salvation that God makes possible for us will not happen without our obedience.

So do His commandments that you may also have the right to the tree of life.

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The Great Conspiracy – Now Available for Pre-Order

April 13, 2012 by

The Great Conspiracy (cover)The newest title from Gospel Armory, The Great Conspiracy: How Satan and His Ministers are Corrupting God’s Plan to Save, is scheduled to be released on April 24, 2012. But you can pre-order your copy (or copies*) today.

This book deals with the vitally important issue of salvation, primarily by confronting the common false teachings about baptism. It contrasts God’s plan to save (as is outlined in the Scriptures) with man’s plan to save. The common arguments made against the necessity of water baptism are answered. The reasons why baptism is so vehemently attacked are also addressed.

This material is valuable for Christians striving to be prepared to teach others. It is also concise enough that it can easily be handed out to potential converts as a teaching tool.

Pre-order today and we will send you your book (or books*) as soon as they are available for shipping.

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