Christians of Moddb group

I miss Brisco -___-

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the word "grace" when it comes to religious discussions. The word "grace" means an unearned gift of redemption: its the same thing as a legal pardon. Although the saved have been pardoned through Christ, it doesn't mean that they can live a sinful life since God will revoke their pardoned status if they violate his terms. It is not possible to be saved from damnation without repenting from sin and to suggest otherwise is utterly contrary to the Gospel.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (Romans 6:1-6)

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. "

-Romans 6:23 (NIV)

I'm a nondenominational brother. So I am no extremist (can't stand those heretics) when it comes to religion. Christianity is not about religion, but rather having a relationship with the almighty Father whom resides in Heaven and beyond. And what I like most about my faith is that there is much freedom. There aren't any 'you can'ts' if you know what I mean.

We in the Christian society are free to wear what we are comfortable wearing, as well as being with who we want to be with. If our God thought of us on a human level and on religious terms, we'd have been destroyed long before now. The only thing that God has ever said no to would be sin. Other than that, I see nothing else, and I've read the Bible twice thus far in my lifetime.

The Bible holds all of life's secrets. In that book, there is bound to be someone in there that has gone through what you had, are, or will be going through in life. Whether it's financial difficulties, relationship issues, or even a lack of faith, it's all in there. Be studious my brothers and sisters. That book will be my main study guide in life.

Is it, or will it be yours?

Good day everyone.
I've joined recently and didn't get the chance to say hi. So here goes^^