My Lord and Savior did it for me. Sure, I had to go to him but it is he that has the power to do whatever it takes to save us. We do not. We cannot save ourselves no matter how hard we try. We have already sinned, at least once, therefore, we are unable to save ourselves. It is through the blood of Christ we are saved, coupled with good works. We are saved by grace, after all we can do. 2 Nephi 25:23Kingdom of ZION wrote: ↑August 31st, 2019, 11:22 pmWell of course one does not actually save one's self from their sins. However, neither do you get saved from your sins by the mere fact of being born. We do not believe one can be saved without seeking and receiving ordinances of salvation. G_d will not force one to do what is necessary to obtain such ordinances, and only the wretched ignorant who dwell among the most wicked, who has no knowledge of the truth because of such circumstances are saved without such ordinances.righteousrepublic wrote: ↑August 31st, 2019, 9:42 amNo one can save themselves. And even if one could he'd have to be 100% sinless from birth until death. He would have to be able to forgive his own sins and remit them. No one has the power to perfect themselves. It is only through the blood of Jesus Christ that there can be any hope of being saved and perfected.Kingdom of ZION wrote: ↑August 27th, 2019, 5:52 am I knew about this Servant in the 70's. So, after 40 years, the only thing I have noticed is two things. One, nothing has been revealed over these many decades and years, that is new or in addition to what had been known. And the Second thing, when you see an upsurge in the general knowledge known by many about this Servant or other servants coming forth as many counterfeits have recently, whether inspired by the adversary or men, this is what happens when G_d is about the do a work among men. Then the Messiah came forth, there were many Messiah's in the land.
What can we learn from this? Until the Messiah reveals who His servant is... you can look for fruits being manifested which might show forth before this revealed Servant comes forth, but that there will be many such Servants in the Land. Does this really matter? If your not prepared to be called and come forth with this Servant's when he is called forth, then knowing whom this Servant is really does not matter. The fact is, it is much more important to focus upon yourself, by praying and pondering and learning the greater spiritual understandings and knowledge of the higher Gospel principles. Living all of the commandments and perfecting one's self is the only thing one has power over. Preparing for the coming forth of the kingdom is what we all need to be about! For this servant will not save you... you must save yourselves.
Shalom
Was it you who decided to have faith, to repent of your sins, and to except the Messiah's sacrifice for and in your behalf, and to have faith of such to the point your were willing to enter into the waters of baptism? And if it was you and you did so by your own free will and choice... then you have saved yourself, and no living being or spirit did it for you!
It is the waters of baptism that washes away our sins, and who do you think is behind that power and ability?
Alma 7:14
14 Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.