What does it mean to be "right with God?"

Alcott · Apr 27, 2004

A recent poll seems to have provoked more discussion about this question than about the poll questions.

TWade · Apr 27, 2004

Reconciliation. "Peace" with God through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Does it require more than faith to be "right with God?" I have encountered leaders who believe you must do "this or that" in order to be "right with God."

Good question. I hope we'll hear from more members on this one.

GODzThunder · Apr 27, 2004

to be right with God simply is to be faithful and obedient to His will.

Alcott · Apr 27, 2004

And His "will" is......?

donnA · Apr 27, 2004

I couldn't answer, to me, to be right with God means made right through salvation, not my righteousness but the righteousness of Jesus.

Frogman · Apr 30, 2004

Although I don't think we can believe in Jesus by our own will; I think we can only be 'right' with God through Christ.

What do we mean by 'right'?

It might help to define that, are we talking about simply being on God's side, or are we talking about righteousness imputed to us?

Bro. Dallas

pinoybaptist · Apr 30, 2004

Couldn't vote. Gosh, like a Philippine teacher with her pen poised to sign another one of her loans, I had my pointer ready.

There was no 'none of the above', unless I missed it.

We can only be right with God in Christ , outside of him, all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6).

Frogman · Apr 30, 2004

From the 1828 Webster's Dictionary [approved version by the Ky. board of hillbilly english professors ]

Emphasis mine. While reading, remember this:

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one that seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6.37-40

RIGHT, a. rite. [L. rectus, from the root of rego, properly to strain or stretch, whence straight.]

Properly; strained; stretched to straightness; hence,

1. Straight. A right line in geometry is the shortest line that can be drawn or imagined between two points. A right line may be horizontal, perpendicular, or inclined to the plane of the horizon.

2. In morals and religion, just; equitable; accordant to the standard of truth and justice or the will of God. That alone is right in the sight of God, which is consonant to his will or law; this being the only perfect standard of truth and justice. In social and political affairs, that is right which is consonant to the laws and customs of a country, provided these laws and customs are not repugnant to the laws of God. A man's intentions may be right, though his actions may be wrong in consequence of a defect in judgment .
3. Fit; suitable; proper; becoming. In things indifferent, or which are regulated by no positive law, that is right which is best suited to the character, occasion or purpose, or which is fitted to produce some good effect. It is right for a rich man to dress himself and his family in expensive clothing, which it would not be right for a poor man to purchase. It is right for every man to choose his own time for eating or exercise.

Right is a relative term; what may be right for one end, may be wrong for another.

4. Lawful; as the right heir of an estate.

5. True; not erroneous or wrong; according to fact.

If there be no prospect beyond the grave, the inference is certainly right, "let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."

6. Correct; passing a true judgment; not mistaken or wrong.

You are right, justice, and you weigh this well.

7. Not left; most convenient or dextrous; as the right hand, which is generally most strong or most convenient in use.

8. Most favorable or convenient.

The lady has been disappointed on the right side.

9. Properly placed, disposed or adjusted; orderly; well regulated.

10. Well performed, as an art or act.

11. Most direct; as the right way from London to Oxford.

12. Being on the same side as the right hand; as the right side.

13. Being on the right hand of a person whose face is towards the mouth of a river; as the right bank of the Hudson.

RIGHT, adv.

1. In a right or straight line; directly.

Let thine eyes look right on. Prov. 4.

2. According to the law or will of God, or to the standard of truth and justice; as, to judge right.

3. According to any rule of art.

You with strict discipline instructed right.

4. According to fact or truth; as, to tell a story right.

5. In a great degree; very; as right humble; right noble; right valiant. [Obsolescent or inelegant.]

6. It is prefixed to titles; as in right honorable; right reverend.

RIGHT, is used elliptically for it is right, what you say is right, it is true , &c.

Right, cries his lordship.

On the right, on the side with the right hand.

RIGHT, n.

1. Conformity to the will of God, or to his law, the perfect standard of truth and justice. In the literal sense, right is a straight line of conduct, and wrong a crooked one. Right therefore is rectitude or straightness, and perfect rectitude is found only in an infinite Being and his will.

2. Conformity to human laws, or to other human standard of truth, propriety or justice. When laws are definite, right and wrong are easily ascertained and understood. In arts, there are some principles and rules which determine what is right. In many things indifferent, or left without positive law, we are to judge what is right by fitness or propriety, by custom, civility or other circumstances.

3. Justice; that which is due or proper; as, to do right to every man.

Long love to her has borne the faithful knight, and well deserv'd had fortune done him right.

4. Freedom from error; conformity with truth or fact.

Seldom your opinions err, your eyes are always in the right.

5. Just claim; legal title; ownership; the legal power of exclusive possession and enjoyment. In hereditary monarchies, a right to the throne vests in the heir on the decease of the king. A deed vests the right of possession in the purchaser of land. Right and possession are very different things. We often have occasion to demand and sue for rights not in possession.

6. Just claim by courtesy, customs, or the principles of civility and decorum. Every man has a right to civil treatment. The magistrate has a right to respect.

7. Just claim by sovereignty; prerogative. God, as the author of all things, has a right to govern and dispose of them at his pleasure.

8. That which justly belongs to one.

Born free, he sought his right.

9. Property; interest.

A subject in his prince may claim a right.

10. Just claim; immunity; privilege. All men have a right to the secure enjoyment of life, personal safety, liberty and property. We deem the right of trial by jury invaluable, particularly in the case of crimes. Rights are natural, civil, political, religious, personal, and public.

11. Authority; legal power. We have no right to disturb others in the enjoyment of their religious opinions .

12. In the United States, a tract of land; or a share or proportion of property, as in a mine or manufactory.

13. The side opposite to the left; as on the right. Look to the right.

1. To rights, in a direct line; straight. [Unusual.]

2. Directly; soon.

To set to rights,

To put to rights, to put into good order; to adjust; to regulate what is out of order.

Bill of rights, a list of rights; a paper containing a declaration of rights, or the declaration itself.

Writ of right, a writ which lies to recover lands in fee simple, unjustly withheld from the true owner.

RIGHT, v.t.

1. To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; as, to right an injured person.

2. In seamen's language, to right a ship, is to restore her to an upright position from a careen.

To right the helm, to place it in the middle of the ship.

RIGHT, v.i. To rise with the masts erect, as a ship.

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Baptistgal · Apr 30, 2004

Wouldn't it depend on if you are talking about salvation or living for God after being saved?

Everybody I read on here seemed right to me, depending on which context they saw the poll in. Salvation means being right with God by coming to Him through Jesus Christ. After you are saved a sin in your life can come "between" you and God like disobedience comes "between" our children and ourselves as their parents. When you get that sin out of there, confess it to God, strive to do His will in your particular life, etc., than you are right with God in that context. That's a daily issue with you and God, but its after salvation....the ultimate getting right with God.

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What does it mean to be "right with God?"

Sinless

Living life according to New Testament commands

Trying diligently to do what’s right in God’s eyes

Obeying all 10 of the Commandments

Without blame in the eyes of God

I can only describe it in my own way

Being confrontational with those who oppose the gospel

Having done everything God expects of us, to our knowledge

Having our sins covered by our love for God and others

Being a loving, generous person

Doing everything we “feel called” to do

I don’t know

Refusing to be friends with Mormons, Muslims, Wiccans, atheists, et al

Believing in Jesus Christ

Consistently working for my church—teaching, singing in choir, visiting, et al

We cannot be right with God, no matter what

Using any type of authority to make a godly influence

Consistently reaching out to Mormons, Muslims, Wiccans, atheists, et al

Abstaining from drinking, smoking, and dipping

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Without blame in the eyes of God

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Having done everything God expects of us, to our knowledge

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