This is a great summary. It always seemed odd to me that our end times understanding all came from Darby and no one else. (Does not every believer have the same Holy Spirit?)
But about the last paragraph, people don't need to make Jesus king of their life to gain eternal life. Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ has eternal life. John 6:40 - “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”
Making Jesus King of your life, or abiding Him, determines if a person will receives treasure in heaven.
1 Cor 3:14-15
"If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire."
The Lord will discipline believers when we disobey, but he has stated he will never cast us out. (John 6:37)
Yes turning from your sin and accepting Jesus into your is what you need for salvation.
And who is Jesus? King of kings and Lord of lords.
So by accepting Christ into your heart to receive forgiveness and eternal life includes Him becoming Your shepherd, king, and Lord.
Receiving treasures in heaven and also a crown of glory for your works and leading people to Christ/salvation is another thing entirely. Aunt absolutely something very important that Christians shouldn't neglect in the slightest. But for non-Christians it doesn't matter. Outside of Christ God sees our works as filthy rags and tainted with sin. A more accurate translation to that verse would actually be used menstrual rags which is about one of the most grotesque things you can imagine in ancient Jewish culture.
Certainly, Christ is the King of everyone who has believed in him.
And turn from sin will make it easier for people to believe in him. (John 3:20-21)
Jesus is always telling the disciples to turn from their sin, but to unbelievers, he just says that God's will is for them to believe in him.
John 6:28-29
"Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?”
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”"
Sorry fren but this is basic and universally accepted as part of the gospel and the golden chain of redemption. Repentance is a command to Unbelievers. You don't need a savior if there's nothing to be saved from.
But don't take my word for it. Here's a few verses.
Acts 3:19: "So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new"
Luke 13:3 - No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish
Matthew 4:17: "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near"
Acts 2:38: "Turn away from our sins and to God"
Jesus said, “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3)
Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of repentance in His teachings. Mark 1:15 (NIV) records His words: "The time has come... The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" This reflects the idea that repentance is a fundamental response to the message of the Gospel, leading to a transformed life through faith.
People are told to repent(change-mind), but they aren't told to repent of sin to receive eternal life. They must believe in Jesus Christ to receive eternal life.
Luke 13:3 - "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish"
The people told Jesus of men who were physically slain, not men eternally condemned.
Some people understand James 2 to mean that your faith must be accompanied by works to receive eternal life.
But, in 1 Corinthians 11, we see people doing what James warned about. Many of them were getting drunk and gluttonizing at the Lord's Supper/Holy Communion, in front of others who were going hungry. "Can that faith save him?"(James 2:14) No. Their faith in Christ, that was not accompanied by the love of their brethren, did not save them from the Lord's discipline. "For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep." (Cor 11:30) But, Paul assures them that, although disciplined for their sin, they still have eternal life. "But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." (Cor 11:32)
Acts 3:19 is an odd one because many looser translations add "turn from sin", while more literal translations say just "repent and return". It may mean "Repent(change your mind) about disbelieving in God's Son, Jesus, the Christ and return."
This is a great summary. It always seemed odd to me that our end times understanding all came from Darby and no one else. (Does not every believer have the same Holy Spirit?)
But about the last paragraph, people don't need to make Jesus king of their life to gain eternal life. Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ has eternal life. John 6:40 - “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”
Making Jesus King of your life, or abiding Him, determines if a person will receives treasure in heaven. 1 Cor 3:14-15 "If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire."
The Lord will discipline believers when we disobey, but he has stated he will never cast us out. (John 6:37)
Yes turning from your sin and accepting Jesus into your is what you need for salvation.
And who is Jesus? King of kings and Lord of lords.
So by accepting Christ into your heart to receive forgiveness and eternal life includes Him becoming Your shepherd, king, and Lord.
Receiving treasures in heaven and also a crown of glory for your works and leading people to Christ/salvation is another thing entirely. Aunt absolutely something very important that Christians shouldn't neglect in the slightest. But for non-Christians it doesn't matter. Outside of Christ God sees our works as filthy rags and tainted with sin. A more accurate translation to that verse would actually be used menstrual rags which is about one of the most grotesque things you can imagine in ancient Jewish culture.
Certainly, Christ is the King of everyone who has believed in him.
And turn from sin will make it easier for people to believe in him. (John 3:20-21)
Jesus is always telling the disciples to turn from their sin, but to unbelievers, he just says that God's will is for them to believe in him.
John 6:28-29 "Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”"
Sorry fren but this is basic and universally accepted as part of the gospel and the golden chain of redemption. Repentance is a command to Unbelievers. You don't need a savior if there's nothing to be saved from.
But don't take my word for it. Here's a few verses.
Acts 3:19: "So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new"
Luke 13:3 - No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish
Matthew 4:17: "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near"
Acts 2:38: "Turn away from our sins and to God"
Jesus said, “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3)
Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of repentance in His teachings. Mark 1:15 (NIV) records His words: "The time has come... The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" This reflects the idea that repentance is a fundamental response to the message of the Gospel, leading to a transformed life through faith.
Thank you for the reply, fren.
People are told to repent(change-mind), but they aren't told to repent of sin to receive eternal life. They must believe in Jesus Christ to receive eternal life.
Luke 13:3 - "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish" The people told Jesus of men who were physically slain, not men eternally condemned.
Some people understand James 2 to mean that your faith must be accompanied by works to receive eternal life.
But, in 1 Corinthians 11, we see people doing what James warned about. Many of them were getting drunk and gluttonizing at the Lord's Supper/Holy Communion, in front of others who were going hungry. "Can that faith save him?"(James 2:14) No. Their faith in Christ, that was not accompanied by the love of their brethren, did not save them from the Lord's discipline. "For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep." (Cor 11:30) But, Paul assures them that, although disciplined for their sin, they still have eternal life. "But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." (Cor 11:32)
Acts 3:19 is an odd one because many looser translations add "turn from sin", while more literal translations say just "repent and return". It may mean "Repent(change your mind) about disbelieving in God's Son, Jesus, the Christ and return."
Jesus is far more than simply truth and is not simple in the slightest. Truth is just one aspect of His nature.
He is infinite and we will spend eternity learning from Him and the different aspects of Him.