Final Justification According to Works?

[ProjectPeter]

Deu 30:6 And Jehovah thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.

Deu 30:10 if thou shalt obey the voice of Jehovah thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law; if thou turn unto Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul. :11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off. : 12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it? :13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it? :14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. :15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; 16 in that I command thee this day to love Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his ordinances, that thou mayest live and multiply, and that Jehovah thy God may bless thee in the land whither thou goest in to possess it." ASV

Galatians 3:11 Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, "THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."
12 However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, "HE WHO PRACTICES THEM SHALL LIVE BY THEM."
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us -- for it is written, "CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE" --
14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
15 ¶Brethren, I speak in terms of human relations: even though it is only a man's covenant, yet when it has been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds conditions to it.
16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ.
17 What I am saying is this: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise.
18 For if the inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise.
19 Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed should come to whom the promise had been made.
20 Now a mediator is not for one party only; whereas God is only one.
21 Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given which was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law.
22 But the Scripture has shut up all men under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
23 ¶But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed.
24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, that we may be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.

[valleybldr]

Galatians 3:11 Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, "THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."
12 However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, "HE WHO PRACTICES THEM SHALL LIVE BY THEM."

If and when I get time I'll address Paul's teachings re: "the Law." Nothing he said undermines what God said. todd

[ProjectPeter]

If and when I get time I'll address Paul's teachings re: "the Law." Nothing he said undermines what God said. todd

I figure that should be rather interesting.

[2 Peter 2:20]

But it does mean i begin to separate myself from what is unclean. The bible says in the NT to come out from among them and touch not the unclean thing. Again it does not mean don't be apart of civilization or have acquaintances that are unsaved etc...it is saying in matters of personal habit, conviction and practice seek to manifest the Christ life by choosing what is good and eschewing what is evil. This is not legalism. This is walking godly in a sinful adulterous age. Its not relavant for the unbeliever. ( am i spelling relevant correct?) We do not judge the world but the House of God. So as a evangelist i would not seek to change a mans behavior...no but his belief. Yes even his nature must change. He must put on Christ and die to self. This will happen when by the convicting power of the Spirit he comes to repentance at the cross. Again not legalism...but commanded by a LORD and Savior. So many want the Savior but despise a living LORD telling them what to do with their mouths, bodies, money and time. Isn't it true?

So what is the unclean thing? Is it not sin? And as a Christian we better purge ourselves of sin but we must be careful to not assign "sin" to objects or items.

2 Cor.6
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. (Chapter 7) 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

This in blue leads us to believe it is sin. Christ says sin comes from the heart (Mark 7)