This is my understanding to why grace cannot be earned. I have given an illustration to explain my thoughts..

[BlindEyes]

 

 

We may not be under the law of the old covenant but it seems we are under the law to Christ.

 

1 Corinthians 9:21

 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

[BlindEyes]

So we know perfection is possible. Here is evidence that being clean is possible.

 

John 13:10-11

 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

 

Revelation 21:27

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

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[BlindEyes]

Why call someone holy if they are not holy? I believe it is possible to be holy.

 

Revelation 22:11

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

 

1 Thessalonians 5:27

 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

 

Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

[BlindEyes]

Does anyone know what the law of the Spirit of life is? 

 

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

[BornAgain490]

2 hours ago, BlindEyes said:

I believe if someone commits a sin that does not inherit the kingdom they will not inherit the kingdom. God cannot lie. My understanding is if I commit idolatry, confess that sin then stop doing that sin before death then perhaps God will have mercy on me. If I commit the sin of idolatry but never stop doing it will I be forgiven? 

I agree.  If you continue in idolatry, you are not born again in Christ. 

[BornAgain490]

36 minutes ago, BlindEyes said:

Why call someone holy if they are not holy? I believe it is possible to be holy.

If you are born again in Christ, you are holy, which means you are separate from those that are not born again in Christ.  You have the indwelling Holy Spirit guiding you, whereas before you were born again you were guided by your desires and lusts of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. 

[BlindEyes]

5 minutes ago, BornAgain490 said:

If you are born again in Christ, you are holy, which means you are separate from those that are not born again in Christ.  You have the indwelling Holy Spirit guiding you, whereas before you were born again you were guided by your desires and lusts of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. 

Amen.

 

What is your understanding? How does one become born again?

 

 

[Michael37]

34 minutes ago, BlindEyes said:

Does anyone know what the law of the Spirit of life is? 

 

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

The law in this context is God's prescribed method, in functionality His influence.

The Spirit of Life is Christ, who said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. All the qualities, features, and benefits of redemption, sanctification, reconciliation, and hope that are bestowed on believers attest to the Spirit of Life being a reality in us.

[BlindEyes]

12 minutes ago, BornAgain490 said:

I agree.  If you continue in idolatry, you are not born again in Christ. 

I have a question. To stop sins like idolatry, do I try to stop just to stop or is the purpose to have faith that God would work on me the necessary things in order to stop? I'm leaning towards faith but I may misunderstand some things concerning faith.

[BlindEyes]

Would you guys say the three greatest things, faith, love and hope is what saves us?