The Commands of God are not negligible, but doable as the Spirit comes and works to strengthen our faith in future grace.
Obedience is tied to Love, which is tied to Faith.
When the law meets an unwilling heart of stone, it condemns. When that
law is written on hearts softened by the Spirit, the result is LIFE.
OT Law contains both Moral laws which remain, and Ritual/National laws that no longer hold obligation.
Faith is the triumphant power by which the commandments of God are kept.
We do not make ourselves born again by deciding to believe. God makes us willing to believe by causing us to be born again. God initiates salvation, and thus gets all the credit and glory.
Faith in Christ is not just assenting to what God is for us, but also embracing Him in love.
Loving your enemy doesn't earn you heaven. Treasuring heaven empowers you to love your enemy.
Faith in Future Grace empowers us to Obey.... "joy set before Him, endured the cross". Hebrews 12:2
James 2:14-26... True saving faith is effective in producing practical obedience to God.
James 1:5-8... Ask in faith [in future grace].
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