Can One Be Saved By Following The Words Of Jesus?

[seekerman]

Just take the words in red, leaving out all the other stuff in the bible. Is it possible for one to know the truth and attain salvation simply by following the words of Jesus and nothing else?

For example....

Mat 19:16 And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"
Mat 19:17 And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Mat 19:18 Then he *said to Him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;
Mat 19:19 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
Mat 19:20 The young man *said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"
Mat 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

Another plan of salvation of Jesus?

[Abiding Now]

Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Abiding Now

Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

I think it's going to be interesting just to see how Jesus oriented the Jesus only folks are.

[Luke]

As all of the Bible is God breathed (inspired) then all is Jesus Words.

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Luke

As all of the Bible is God breathed (inspired) then all is Jesus Words.

Me and Luke vote yes!!

[Luke]

Originally Posted by seekerman

Me and Luke vote yes!!

lol I wasvery suprised at the occurance myself

[Moonlightpixel]

One must exercise conscious faith in Christ to experience salvation.

[Real Realism]

What does "follow me" mean?

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Moonlightpixel

One must exercise conscious faith in Christ to experience salvation.

Wouldn't that be a part of following Jesus' words?

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Real Realism

What does "follow me" mean?

Yes, that is the question. When Jesus said this concerning eternal life, would doing this be following Him?

Mat 19:16 And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"
Mat 19:17 And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Mat 19:18 Then he *said to Him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;
Mat 19:19 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
Mat 19:20 The young man *said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"
Mat 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."