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Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by unstoppable51(m): 12:48am On Mar 24, 2019
From FeedMeJesus.com


“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Galatians 5:4


What does it mean to “fall from grace” from the above scripture?

First, I’ve got to warn you. Understanding what Paul was saying in that scripture will free you from religious shackles and cause unending joy like a river to flow out of your innermost being.

If you don’t mind that at all, then sit back and enjoy this piece!

The above scripture like every other verse of the Bible, is best understood in the context of the whole book.

That is, to understand that verse, we need to first understand the whole book of Galatians, paying special attention to the author, audience, tone of writing, message, chapter, previous verses and the ones that followed after. That way we can never be in error.

In this book, we see the apostle Paul using his strongest tone in writing, to address the Galatian church.

These were a people that heard the gospel of God’s unconditional love and grace extended to sinful mankind, believed the message and were saved.

But after some time, some “other gospels” started flying around which were not really the gospel of Jesus.

These “other gospels” or teachings spread so much to the point the whole church was greatly affected. And Paul had to write

“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

“which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

“As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Gal.1:6-9


What was it about this “other gospel” that made Paul the apostle to place a curse on whosoever preaches it to the Galatian believers?

The thing is, this “other gospel” was focused on what a man has to do by himself in order to be justified before God rather than focusing on what God by his grace, has done for man.

The preachers of this other gospel infiltrated the church and started telling the people that they need to be circumcised and live according to the Laws of Moses before they can be righteous before God.

The shocking part was that this was a people that had already believed God accepts men by faith based on the sacrifice of His Son Jesus.

But when this new teaching of “honour the sabbath day, don’t eat this, don’t wear this, do this and don’t do this so God will be pleased with you” came, they forgot all they have been taught about God’s grace and salvation and started trying to earn that Salvation by their own works or performance.

Paul had to call them “foolish” and “bewitched” for this.

“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of faith?

“Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” Galatians 3:1-3


They wanted like today’s believers, to be righteous before God by what they do instead of believing in what Christ has already done for them. Unknowingly to them, they were frustrating the grace of God by that act.

“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.” Gal.2:21

It was this slipping back to the Law of Moses that Paul called to “fall from grace.”

“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Gal.5:4

To fall from grace here does not mean the believer has lost his salvation or is no longer born again.

It simply means that the believer having been saved by grace, has gone back to living by the Law in order to “earn” what he already has.

This is gross error. A total display of ignorance, foolishness and bewitchment. It is like a dog chasing after its own tail.

You are already righteous as believer, you are justified and saved by the faith you have already put in Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross for you.

Quit trying to live by the laws of Moses in order to get what you already have. Salvation is only possible by grace through faith.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9


If it was possible to be gotten by man’s effort, then Jesus wouldn’t have died in the first place.

Today like apostle Paul I say, if any man or angel, comes to preach to you another way of becoming righteous or justified before God except by faith in Jesus, let him be accursed.

Galatians 5 verse 1 says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”

Dear believer, stand in this liberty of the grace of God and do not go back to the works of the Law.

You already have all you seek after (righteousness, justification, redemption and much more) given to you. It is all yours. Quit trying to “earn” them.

Glory to God!

You are much loved.

Source: https://www.feedmejesus.com/2019/01/what-does-it-mean-to-fall-from-grace.html

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Getintouch2004(m): 12:52am On Mar 24, 2019
My dear NL Christian scholars, please give this topic a facelift. I'm here to learn.

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by unstoppable51(m): 1:11am On Mar 24, 2019
Getintouch2004:
I'm here to learn.
You'll enjoy reading answers to more perplexing questions like this from the Bible on https://www.feedmejesus.com bro. Do checkout the site and thank me later.

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Truefaith: 8:41am On Mar 24, 2019
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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by lordopsy2018(m): 8:42am On Mar 24, 2019
anoda one

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by hypertension(m): 8:45am On Mar 24, 2019
you are fallen from hrrace if you keep abiding by the law...tithing inclusive.

im not against giving but it should be according to 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Nobody: 8:51am On Mar 24, 2019
SunnyskyTG:
Falling from Grace means losing ones Mind.
He who loses his Mind lives a random, thoughtless life.
He who lives a Random Life have Fallen from Grace

@ItsMeSunnySky
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by psalmist0203(m): 8:53am On Mar 24, 2019
Thanks for this bro, it's quite enlightening...

But from this topic, it's centered on salvation which we earn by grace and not by work. Accepted.

But sir, can we relate this to our daily life too? Can we say that the great breakthrough we aspire in life can only be received by grace or it's by our labour abi is it by the combination of the two?
Because in my few years here on Earth, I have seen people who laboured all their lives without result, I've seen those who do not even bother themselves, yet greatness come knocking on there doors.

Moreso, I've seen those who worked their way tirelessly to prosperity and those who lean on grace without working and end up in regret.

So, is it by Grace? Work? Or both?

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by EagleNest(m): 8:59am On Mar 24, 2019
You can only make meaning of it when you read it in context of the writer - Apostle Paul. If you just pick a line, no matter how simple or catchy it looks, it could lead to misinterpretation.

Pls rewind and get the whole context.

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Aphroditee(f): 9:01am On Mar 24, 2019
[quote author=unstoppable51 post=76929515]
You'll enjoy reading answers to more perplexing questions like this from the Bible on https://www. feedmejesus.com bro. Do checkout the site and thank me later.[/quoti]

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Nobody: 9:04am On Mar 24, 2019
Falling from Grace means losing ones Mind. He who loses his Mind lives a random, thoughtless life. He who lives a Random Life have Fallen from Grace
@ItsMeSunnySky
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Grace001: 9:06am On Mar 24, 2019
Aphroditee:
I need God's blessing, I'v been trying to pay my school rent of 40k for the year all to no avail


Are you sure you’re paying your tithe? You can’t be a faithful tither and find it difficult to pay common 40k. If you pay 10% before, double or triple it so you can get double/triple blessing. Haha �


To the topic... Grace is unmerited favor from God, we all live by grace it’s not by anybody’s doing.

Your salvation is not based upon how good you are, and your salvation is not prohibited by how sinful you have been.

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Lovelyn451(f): 9:09am On Mar 24, 2019
Maybe im still living under the law, but Is there grace without work? I don't think so,
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Nobody: 9:16am On Mar 24, 2019
It is not possible to fall from grace. If not that would not be grace anymore.
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Nobody: 9:24am On Mar 24, 2019
Who brainwashed you this way? So anyone who's suffering is a non-tither?

And doubling your tithe doubles your blessings? SMH

So God is now a money doubler?

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by rattlesnake(m): 9:25am On Mar 24, 2019
Ask charly boy
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by balonaija(f): 9:29am On Mar 24, 2019
why?
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Lexusgs430: 9:41am On Mar 24, 2019
All this tales by moonlight stories.........

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Bloooody(m): 9:55am On Mar 24, 2019
Fools

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by unstoppable51(m): 10:02am On Mar 24, 2019
psalmist0203:
Thanks for this bro, it's quite enlightening...

But from this topic, it's centered on salvation which we earn by grace and not by work. Accepted.

But sir, can we relate this to our daily life too? Can we say that the great breakthrough we aspire in life can only be received by grace or it's by our labour abi is it by the combination of the two?
Because in my few years here on Earth, I have seen people who laboured all their lives without result, I've seen those who do not even bother themselves, yet greatness come knocking on there doors.

Moreso, I've seen those who worked their way tirelessly to prosperity and those who lean on grace without working and end up in regret.

So, is it by Grace? Work? Or both?
The post addressed "Falling from Grace" alone. Prosperity in life is a different topic of it's own. It has to do mainly with natural principles (work) and God's favour (grace). So it's both. You can learn more at https://www.feedmejesus.com
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by Nobody: 10:06am On Mar 24, 2019
Grace001:



Are you sure you’re paying your tithe? You can’t be a faithful tither and find it difficult to pay common 40k. If you pay 10% before, double or triple it so you can get double/triple blessing. Haha �


To the topic... Grace is unmerited favor from God, we all live by grace it’s not by anybody’s doing.

Your salvation is not based upon how good you are, and your salvation is not prohibited by how sinful you have been.
What a foolish reply! He needs money to pay his rent, you can't give him the money, you can't provide a job for him to get the money but you're asking him to give a tenth of what he has to pastors that are not suffering financially.
Why has religion taken away our humanity and replaced it with foolishness, why?

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by femi4: 10:16am On Mar 24, 2019
Getintouch2004:
My dear NL Christian scholars, please give this topic a facelift. I'm here to learn.
Titus 2:11

11For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

When you fall from grace, you fall from POWER to say NO to unrighteousness and eventually you lose your SALVATION

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by UnclePati: 10:19am On Mar 24, 2019
Dear poster.
First u have to understand that Grace means forgiveness.

The bible says that Moses brought the law but Christ brought Grace and truth.

Moses Law was full of retribution curses punishment and death there was no forgiveness. But Christ bought Grace and yes Grace is Forgiveness

An eye for an eye that is what moses law requires.
The law was made for sinners. People whom kill steal and commit all kind of sin but did not know they where sinning.

However for those whom decide to follow the law of moses in other to make it right with God, they have fallen from Gods grace (forgiveness)

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by femi4: 10:25am On Mar 24, 2019
psalmist0203:
Thanks for this bro, it's quite enlightening...

But from this topic, it's centered on salvation which we earn by grace and not by work. Accepted.

But sir, can we relate this to our daily life too? Can we say that the great breakthrough we aspire in life can only be received by grace or it's by our labour abi is it by the combination of the two?
Because in my few years here on Earth, I have seen people who laboured all their lives without result, I've seen those who do not even bother themselves, yet greatness come knocking on there doors.

Moreso, I've seen those who worked their way tirelessly to prosperity and those who lean on grace without working and end up in regret.

So, is it by Grace? Work? Or both?
With or Without work, its still Grace

Mathematically,

Hardwork = Success (most times)
Less work = Success (Sometimes)
Hardwork/Less work + Grace = Success (All times)

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by unstoppable51(m): 10:28am On Mar 24, 2019
femi4:
Titus 2:11

11For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

When you fall from grace, you fall from POWER to say NO to unrighteousness and eventually you lose your SALVATION
Are you kidding me bro? Titus 2:11 has nothing to do with Falling from grace. The term was never even mentioned or implied in it. Go study in context that Galatians 5:4 where the term was used and come be a blessing to the world. I know you will.
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by unstoppable51(m): 10:30am On Mar 24, 2019
UnclePati:
Dear poster.
First u have to understand that Grace means forgiveness.

The bible says that Moses brought the law but Christ brought Grace and truth.

Moses Law was full of retribution curses punishment and death there was no forgiveness. But Christ bought Grace and yes Grace is Forgiveness

An eye for an eye that is what moses law requires.
The law was made for sinners. People whom kill steal and commit all kind of sin but did not know they where sinning.

However for those whom decide to follow the law of moses in other to make it right with God, they have fallen from Gods grace (forgiveness)
Apt!

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Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by femi4: 10:33am On Mar 24, 2019
unstoppable51:

Are you kidding me bro? Titus 2:11 has nothing to do with Falling from grace. The term was never even mentioned or implied in it. Go study in context that Galatians 5:4 where the term was used and come be a blessing to the world. I know you will.
All I did there was to give you info on GRACE. If you need scripture backing on "falling from grace", just ask!

At least you have teach on "What is grace" before going to "Falling from Grace"
Re: Answered: What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace As A Christian? by musicwriter(m): 10:33am On Mar 24, 2019
unstoppable51:
From FeedMeJesus.com


“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Galatians 5:4


What does it mean to “fall from grace” from the above scripture?

First, I’ve got to warn you. Understanding what Paul was saying in that scripture will free you from religious shackles and cause unending joy like a river to flow out of your innermost being.

If you don’t mind that at all, then sit back and enjoy this piece!

The above scripture like every other verse of the Bible, is best understood in the context of the whole book.

That is, to understand that verse, we need to first understand the whole book of Galatians, paying special attention to the author, audience, tone of writing, message, chapter, previous verses and the ones that followed after. That way we can never be in error.

In this book, we see the apostle Paul using his strongest tone in writing, to address the Galatian church.

These were a people that heard the gospel of God’s unconditional love and grace extended to sinful mankind, believed the message and were saved.

But after some time, some “other gospels” started flying around which were not really the gospel of Jesus.

These “other gospels” or teachings spread so much to the point the whole church was greatly affected. And Paul had to write

“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

“which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

“As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Gal.1:6-9


What was it about this “other gospel” that made Paul the apostle to place a curse on whosoever preaches it to the Galatian believers?

The thing is, this “other gospel” was focused on what a man has to do by himself in order to be justified before God rather than focusing on what God by his grace, has done for man.

The preachers of this other gospel infiltrated the church and started telling the people that they need to be circumcised and live according to the Laws of Moses before they can be righteous before God.

The shocking part was that this was a people that had already believed God accepts men by faith based on the sacrifice of His Son Jesus.

But when this new teaching of “honour the sabbath day, don’t eat this, don’t wear this, do this and don’t do this so God will be pleased with you” came, they forgot all they have been taught about God’s grace and salvation and started trying to earn that Salvation by their own works or performance.

Paul had to call them “foolish” and “bewitched” for this.

“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of faith?

“Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” Galatians 3:1-3


They wanted like today’s believers, to be righteous before God by what they do instead of believing in what Christ has already done for them. Unknowingly to them, they were frustrating the grace of God by that act.

“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.” Gal.2:21

It was this slipping back to the Law of Moses that Paul called to “fall from grace.”

“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Gal.5:4

To fall from grace here does not mean the believer has lost his salvation or is no longer born again.

It simply means that the believer having been saved by grace, has gone back to living by the Law in order to “earn” what he already has.

This is gross error. A total display of ignorance, foolishness and bewitchment. It is like a dog chasing after its own tail.

You are already righteous as believer, you are justified and saved by the faith you have already put in Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross for you.

Quit trying to live by the laws of Moses in order to get what you already have. Salvation is only possible by grace through faith.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9


If it was possible to be gotten by man’s effort, then Jesus wouldn’t have died in the first place.

Today like apostle Paul I say, if any man or angel, comes to preach to you another way of becoming righteous or justified before God except by faith in Jesus, let him be accursed.

Galatians 5 verse 1 says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”

Dear believer, stand in this liberty of the grace of God and do not go back to the works of the Law.

You already have all you seek after (righteousness, justification, redemption and much more) given to you. It is all yours. Quit trying to “earn” them.

Glory to God!

You are much loved.

Source: https://www.feedmejesus.com/2019/01/what-does-it-mean-to-fall-from-grace.html


I wish you good Christians knew the historical background behind your bible and what you believe. History has been striped off and all there is in the bible are the views of Rome.

A little history about the above....

The first followers of your Jesus were called the gnostics and they were just a Jewish faction. The early Christians remained Jews!. They understood the meaning of salvation more than Paul because they've been in this new Jewish sect for at least 40 years before Paul.

Paul had always persecuted these first/original christians. He never liked them even when he was not yet converted.

Suddenly, Paul came in from nowhere and claimed he had a vision on his way to Damascus and that the whole concept of salvation has changed overnight. He began preaching his own doctrines, totally different from what the first/original Christians believed. Example; the first Christians did not believe that Jesus physically resurrected from the dead, rather they believed that the resurrection was to be understood symbolically. They also believed that salvation was as promised to the Jews, only. It was never a universal salvation. Indeed, your Jesus said ''I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.''

Paul's misunderstanding of what the first Christians believed and imposition of his own version was why he had disputes with the original Christians. Some of the disputes ended up in your bible at Acts 15.36-41. But that's just a tip of the iceberg. Many such incidents didn't make it into your bible.

Paul was an anti-Christ. He Never believed in Jesus, and like they say ''if you cannot beat them you join them'' that's exactly what Paul did. His goal was always to destroy the Christians. And he succeeded!.

The message in the new testament is the message of Paul, not your Jesus. The message of your Jesus was long lost as soon as Paul entered the scene.

By they way, Paul never said those things credited to him. Historians believe he probably wrote just one or two letters. The rest of epistles supposedly written by Paul, were actually manufactured by the Roman catholic church to justify why they (Europeans/gentiles) could also be saved. This provided them the reason to hijack the early christian movement and to completely bastardize Christianity as a tool of mass control.

What Rome did could be likened to Nigerian politicians hijacking a genuine BBOG (bring back our girls) movement in 2015 and using it to achieve their selfish political purposes. Those early Christians were later to realize that the movement was hijacked by Europeans for political purposes, so they abandoned Christianity and converted to Islam years later. This's why Israel and the rest of the Middle East people aren't Christians today. They later realized the scam!!.

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