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1 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | 2Tim215 | 180277 | ||
Okay. I can't find the verse in the New Testament where the writer says, basically, "If someone gives up being a christian, they are not worthy of the kingdom of heaven and its really hard for them to go back now that they've quit." Can you help me? |
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2 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 180278 | ||
Hello 2Tim, Your probably thinking about this passage: "Heb 6:4-6 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace." NIV But in your question you say the person is a christian. A ture Christian is someone who is saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Such a person, I believe, could never turn away. The grace of God and the promise He makes in His word, sealed with the Holy Spirit is sufficient to ensure this. You might think of Judas Iscariot. He was certainly enlighted having walked with Christ. He "tasted the heavenly gift.." and "shared in the Holy Spirit" and "tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age.." Remember. Judas walked with Christ, heard Him teach and was even sent out, apparently, as one of the twelve sent out to preach and they cast out demons and healed the sick (Mark 6:7). The Scriptures are clear that Judas wasn't saved, however, so he was not a Christian. He must have believed on some level and even had a degree of faith; but he never accepted and surrendered to Christ. His faith was not a saving faith. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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3 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | 2Tim215 | 180295 | ||
THANK YOU!!! And I truly appreciate the wisdom. See, I heard an interview on the radio with this one preacher in california. At first, he was doing awesome, then he got tired and just quit the race! Now he preaches…hmm…inclusionism, I believe. I felt really sad. And as you said, he tasted the heavenly gift but fell away. And you're completely correct, I do believe. This helps a bunch. Thanks again. |
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4 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 180347 | ||
Hello again 2Tim. It appears that you take Eph. 4:11-16 to heart. Glad my post was helpful. There was a time when I had begun to feel rather overwhelmed as I was exposed to so many different teachings and "teachers". Turns out though that it was actually a blessing. Some of the things I was hearing forced me deeper into the word of God. Sounds like the same is true for you. Praise God. God bless, Jeff 2 Tim 2:15 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. KJV |
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5 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | 2Tim215 | 180381 | ||
Amen, and thanks. NIrV 2 Tim 2:15–"do your best to please God." same thing : ) |
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6 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 180431 | ||
Yes, and while I have to admit that there are times when I am not always doing my best to please God, I thank Him and praise Him for His patience, mercy, and grace. God bless, Jeff |
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7 | Verse"Quitters not worthy o'heaven"HELP | NT general Archive 1 | 2Tim215 | 180440 | ||
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