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641 | Who is qualified? | 1 Tim 6:17 | justme | 53603 | ||
In the Andes: In regard to 1 Thessalonians4:12 it says "so that you will not be dependant on anybody." NIV. You are to live to glorify God. I think the simple truth is if some Christian says they feel offended is reason to make a change. If you are having others make judgements on how much you spend then perhaps there is a problem? I find if I ask Jesus to revale some area I need to change, the Holy Spirit will make it known to me. I personally ware all Walmart clothes. Tennis shoes ten dollars, pants twenty two. shirt eight dollars. I am quite content and comfortable, which is what I want. However our teenage daughter is a different matter. But, we make her buy lady like clothes that don't make her look like a street walker, which is so wide spred here.We do compremise at times. There people I know in La Paz, Bolivia that are lucky to have the very basic for clothing. Hope this helps agape, justme |
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642 | Are we back to the absurd view...? | 2 Timothy | justme | 80909 | ||
Radioman2: The verses in 2Timothy that came to mind are 3:16 and 16. Though anyone could use these verses to prove their point. I can't help but think of Romans 14. From my perspective, Paul says we are to be accepting of each others ways in the way we belive the Lord has instructed us. Paul simplifies the text down to a "meat and vegtables" type of accepting one another. I have really struggled with the same issue you bring up. For some there is no leway and no way to accept anyone who does not use the KJV. I personally see these type of Christians as the "weaker" that Paul refers to. I have less frustration when I see it that way. Perhaps tradition is what holds some Christians faith tightly bound together. Perhaps the biggest mountian to overcome is no version that is not written in Greek or Hebrew is exact, in translating word for word and thought for thought. There is no perfect English translation. Every English translation has a biasis. The translators come from a pointof common understand. One example is the NRSV. The agenda was a gender inclusive translation. In order to get the result of such a translation there has to be a changing of the orignal language of the Greek and Hebrew. This in my opinion is distorting the meaning. The TNIV which, some of us on the Forum were asked to review, is flawed so badly that the translators have what I believe to be an agenda beyond inclusivity. Romans 1 is so badly flawed that it uses "practicing homosexuals" which in no way can be gotten from the greek no matter how badly you translate it just is not there. I agree that there is a movement to discredit and translation that is not KJV. I grew up on the KJV, and if it was the only Bible I could and would use it. However, it would take some real effort to adapt. I use the updated NASB and I have challenged several verses that I went back and did a word by word search. I have yet to find a verse to fail that personal test by me. I admit I am not profishent in Biblical languafes but I do have the tools to help me take on the task. This is a debate that will not be settled this side of heaven. I pray that we who are blessed by some very good translations will be tollerant to those who come from a sincere place of concern that they remain pure to the KJV. I don't agree withe that view, but I can espress kindness and tolerate their mistrust of newer better translations. The problem is often those who are KJV loyalists are often so demanding there is no room for dialogue. Your thoughts are welcome. Blessings. justme |
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643 | addicted to porn-help | 2 Timothy | justme | 109588 | ||
hnsq: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! You have made an important step by openly owning up to your addiction to this very addictive sin. This is satans best he can offer to keep you in his control. I am sure there is shame and anger within yourself, and there is no need to make you feel worse than you already do. May I suggest to you that you may well be addicted to this for the rest of your life if you don't deal with it now. If you are married it is paper sex outside of marriage and many of wives have left their husband because of this deceptive adulterious behavior. This is adultery as Jesus stated it. May I encourage you to get some Christian counseling ASAP. Unless you become accountable to a brother in Christ who is trained in addictive behavior I doubt you will overcome this sin. Drinking, gambling, smoking, and sexual addictions are all money making business's for the sleezballs of the devil. Unfortunately, you have been trapped by the devil and his very seductive traps. One step is to make your life so changed from your present enviorment and pattern of living. It sounds like you have to much time alone, and you are in a traffic pattern that exposes yourself to easy avaliability to either view, or purchase porn. Go out of your way to avoid such exposure! Completly protect your self from any chance to be tempted to follow your old ways. These are some basic steps until you can get some help. There are sexual addiction Christian support groups. You may want to call several churches to find one. Most generaly these grops I would think are kept confidential so you can rebuild your life without doing more damage to your family. This is an addiction that will destroy your faith and you will loose all self respect, and freinds and family. Really no one on this forum can offer any more advice as this forum is not intended to give out advice on how to deal with such addiction. Please seek help at once. justme |
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644 | Ordaining Others... | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121583 | ||
ourfathersheart: For whatever reason, for which I personally have some very serious doubt about, you claim to have been "minister" from age 17? Might I ask, by whom were you ordained into the ministry? What group of believers so recognized your calling from God? Who laid hands on you and set you aside as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? These questions may seem unimportant, but they do serve a purpose. Unless a group who is established as a religious body, and duely authorized to legally make someone a "minister", your legal status as a minister is likely unvalid. Most established churches require a period of proving ones self to be set aside as a minister. This is quite Biblical. Most usually this cermony of becoming a minister is for the most part called "ordination". One must be "ordained" inorder to take ssomeone under their watchcare to train a person to become a "minister". Ordination and granting degrees are TOTALLY two different aspects of ministery. One is a function of the church, the other a function of an educating school. There is no easy to become a "servant" of Jesus Christ! In the world of today overflowing with so many uneducated false teachers, who are doing exactlly as it seems you were hinting of perhaps doing, this just is not Gods will!!!! There are Ordained people in this forum, and many with Master of Divinity degrees. Some with ever higher learning degrees than that. I do not equate srirituallity with having a degree, however the chances of a person willing to do spiritual study and learning to do ministry in a very serious mannor increase the chances for a better "minister". There is no "short cuts" to God, or becoming a "minister". I strongly warn you not to be a "lone ranger" in "ordaining" or giving a "degree" to anyone. Unless you are authorized to do so. Should you do so you have become like those in the in The Word of Faith Movement which is in my opinion a cult from the pit of hell! If as your pen name says you have "our fathers heart", I believe you will understand what I have said. justme |
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645 | To Post or Not to Post? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121585 | ||
Hank: Sounds unique, it just might work. You could call this a Study Bible Forum. justme |
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646 | Called According To HIS Purpose-Ministry | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121656 | ||
ourfathersheart: I am not so bold as to tell you that God did not call you as a "minister" (my word which carries a better discription is "sevvant"). I am wondering how you heard the the LORD directly speek to you. Was it in a voice as you and I have or an inner voice? I do not doubt the Lord God Almighty does speak, I do like to hear how different people hear the LORD. My personal belief is that to ordain a seventeen year old is a serious error. I mean no offense, but how did you prove that your walk in the Lord was firmly established? Did you have sufficant knowledge of Scripture to understand and communicate election, predestition, and so on and so forth? What "mainstream Christian Church" ordained you, if you feel you would be willing to say? I am not challenging any church that wants to ordain someone. I do believe that ordaination is a very special confermation by the Church of the call of God on the person being ordained. I do believe in the priesthood of the believer and the church body in which a person belongs to. However, the call of and ordaination of a person by a church does not mean that others will agree with a persons servanthood until others see a life that clearly shows the person has been called to serve others in Christ Jesus. Would you not agree? You have not said how old you are now, and to assume how long ago you were 17 would be unwise. How long age was your ordaination? My belief is one should be Spiritually, emotionally, and mentlally sound, and solid, and only time allows for this experience. One area I do find fault in your statement is that you are indeed accountable to more than God! Let me assure you are responsible to those whom you minister (serve) to. You understanding that God calls and chooses, is right to a point. Without the recognization of the church body that you have a true call from God, then a call is not validated, and thus the call may be of ones personal feelings rather than a true call of God. In other words the body of believers confirms the call of God. Would you agree with this? I know of where I speak in these matters, not by just reading or watching, but by experience. I was ordained by the Southern Baptist Church I served as Pastor while in Seminary. I later served an Americam Baptist Church, which had more requirements for my ordaination to be acceptable for this denomination, and they wanted a detailed statement of my theology from creation to the end times, and everything inbewteen! There was a time of mentoring and further seminary classes required. I am confident that this was a time of growth and proving not only to my fellow servants, but to myself as well. I feel I aam still accountable to those who comfirmed my servanthood, and to the Lord who directed my path. The call of God to become a servant, for me has not been a path of glory for me, the reality is the walk of faith is a rough path, and it's not a path for those who are faint at heart, or for those seek to be praised, or to be served. I have observed that few are the pastors who visit in the peoples homes, go to the sick or visit those in jail. "Minister" is not a title, this word describes a person who is willing to become a slave to Christ and a servant to humankind. I would be interested in your thoufgts. Blessings. justme |
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647 | Peace...? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121806 | ||
Zsuzsi: I wish you had filled out your personal profile, as I would have some idea who I was addressing. I believe we have some basic theological differences, which are not worth dialoguing about because there are huge gaps in our understanding of what being called requires. I find it most interesting that several of you have answered about your feelings for "ourfathersheart" but this person has not responded himself. I wonder why that is? I will admit what is of concern for me, why do you and others stand behind and defend someone wanting to ordain and grant a degree to persons, that he is not legally or Spiritually authorized to do so? As for the "Lone Ranger Christian" let me elaborate. Where in Scripture do you find a Biblical New Testament leader working by themself? Not even Jesus ministered alone. I know there is a strong Biblical support for this basic principal. Might I suggest that Paul, in Romans 14:22 says "...Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves." Perhaps in ignorance, but you have approved of some very serious errors in "ourfathersheart's" response. As I do not know you Christian maturity, or age, or anything about you, I excuse your error in judgement and your response. For added imformation, by posting to me, your response does not automaticly mean anyone else will read it, except by chance they read this thread. I have attempted to be respectful, and kind. I sincerely hope the Lords blessing on you. justme |
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648 | Is it a sin to be love with your cousin? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 165426 | ||
There is no Biblical restriction against first cousins marring. There may be some issues within the families that might be well to consider. Perhaps is there are genetic concerns you might see a Genetic Doctor. Sometimes DNA can be messed up and run in a family tree. For instance Factor Five Laden is a DNA issue that causes blood clots, and if both of you had it in your back ground it would be a serious consideration. Be prayerful, and seek the families blessings, stay pure before the Lord. justme |
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649 | Is NASB better than other translations? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 211992 | ||
svickers2: Welcome to the Study Bible Fourn! The KJV was translated form the best manuscrips they had at the time, and those who translated the KJV had a Roman Catholic background. There are some verses that reflect the bias of Rome. The KJV is NOT the best translation NOW. The NASB used older manuscrips that were not available at the time of 1611. The wording of the KJV is beautiful, and will always be the Bible of choive for many. The NASB is as many scholars say the most accurate word for word translation today. At times the wording seems wordy, and required some thought. I personally like Psalm 139 in the NASB as the intimate words are so sweet. That being said, I like the NIV a hair more. The NIV is rendered thought for thought and sometimes that convays the message better for me. I find in the mid west the NIV and the NKJV seem toi be the majority of what is used by the pastors in preaching. The Bible sales also seem to back this up in this area of the USA as well. I personally think the best bible is the one you enjoy and will read. The Bible is the worlds best selling book that is read the least. So, I hope this also helps. justme |
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650 | paul | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 216684 | ||
bpaybe01: Without giving your enough to pass your teachers question.... most likely what he preached back them would fit us today perfectly. Infact we use Pauls letter that are Scripture today to preach form today. That is amazing that what the Bible said back in Jesus time is still active and just the right worods for today. Bless your heart, there is just now arround it, learning takes place when we find our own answeres. Nice try. justme |
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651 | ALL things? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 194111 | ||
Miller521: In Romans 8:28 and 29, there is a serious misunderstanding of these verses. Many have sais everything turns out for good. But when real suffering is the result, that's when we ask how can you do this to me Lord? In vers4e 29 we suffer to become more like Jesus. Suffering is never something most of us like, but it is one way to get our attention. Without understanding how verse 28 is connected to verse 29, we question if vers 28 is true. I personally have endured much physical suffering. The suffering I have had has been very unplesant, and at one point about 22 years ago I questioned God about verse 28. I saw no good, and it was not just me suffering, but also our 4 children, and my wife as well. Then one time while I was inprayer Jesus showed me the meaning of suffering in verse 29. I hate to suffer, but I now know the purpose for suffering. The point being God can take the worst situation and still be able to show his love, mercy and grace, and bring us His peace. Not that God has planned bad things, but He has given us free will to sin or obey. Sometime our sin causes suffering. Sometimes others have caused us to suffer. However, the last four verses of Romans 8 proves we are never alone, and NOTHING can keep the Love of Christ away from us! God NEVER draws us to sin, we by our own sinful nature causes us to have many of the proble,s you have listed. See James the first chapter. Blessings. justme |
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652 | Most important doctrines? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 215586 | ||
CDBJ: I really can not say which is first and second and so forth. The Virgin birth, the signs of healing, and forgiveness of sin, the blood Jesus shed for our sins, Jesus dying on the cross, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and Jesus walking and talking after he rose from the grave, and Jesus returning to the Holy Father. I see these as the core of Doctrine making a complete whole, we call salvation. None of the above mentioned can stand alone and call that single event of salvation. All of the events mentioned make salvation for us to surrender to Christ or reject the complete Salvation jesus offers to "who so ever will". I hope I did not mess up your question. That is how I see it anyway. Blessings. justme |
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653 | pastor having one wife | Titus | justme | 82888 | ||
Kaylynn: Welcome to the Forum! One Scripture is Titus 1:5-9. There are other Character qualities that are listed besides having one wife, which are just as important. The question of a one wife Elder has been debated in Demonations, Churches for many decadeds. Some say this that under no conditions, death, the wife leaving, or these events before becoming a saved man, there are no exceptions. Others say Paul was refering to multi wifes (poligmany). Some think, this lists referes to character not qualifications. Both have scripture to back their perspective view points. We do have pastors today serving Churches who became divorced while in the pulpit. One such Pastor is Dr. Charles Stanley, and he has quite a large ministry, and he is Southern Baptist. Southern Baptist which as a general are rule not inclined to accept divorced men, or men who are married to a divorced woman. Some think this is too harsk. Others say it is reality of Scripture. I have my own opinion but have presented this a nutral as I can. I grieved that divorce is as common is the Church, as it is in the world! Something is seriously wrong. Blessings justme |
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654 | What are the qualification for an elder | Titus 1:5 | justme | 67384 | ||
Jr Deacon Theo: Welcome to the Forum! Please take a minuet or so and tell us something about yourself in the Update User Info located on the top of the RESOURCES to the left. That helps us in answering, and we can know a little about you. In answer to your question. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Is a basic scriptual reference. May I ask why do call yourself Jr Deacon? If your under training to see if you should be a Deacon then you are a Jr.? I have a problem with titles, too often the titles given, are like ladder rungs, that we gain more titles for every rung we move up. For an example, first Sunday School teacher, to Youth leader, to Missioms Director, to Trustee, to Deacon, to Elder, to Pastor, to Area Minister, and then to the headquarters of the denomation. I think you get the picture, at least I hope so. Perhaps a better example is taken from those who served under Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please note The emphasis is on the word "SERVED" here. Paul, Peter, and Janes all said "a bond-servant of Jesus Christ". To be a bond-servant implys clearly this is a fully dedicated person. I would add one who was old enough to be totally aware of the QUALITIES of a fruitful Christian life. Each of these men died a miserable death for serving the Lord Jesus Christ. In order to do that, the were totally sold out to Christ Jesus. They were CALLED by the Lord to serve Him, by serving people and suffering because of their service. Their position of service, had the title SERVANT, bond-servant! No where is it recorded they were called Rabbi, or any elevated self titled position. I would caution you to be sure of your calling, examine your spiritual walk, talk, how many have you introduced to Christ, and the time you spend in prayer and studing the Word. These are indicators that no one else can honestly answer, except you. Maturity in your faith is a must, and that is whay there is a time of testing, so others might have a glimpse of these qualities in your Christian walk. If you lack these them, I can say you are not ready. To be truthful with you there are many with the title of The Rev. Dr., Rev., Pastor, Elder, Deacon, trustee, or whatever, that spiritually have no business serving as there walk dosen't match their talk. Perhaps many will disagree with me but I think no one under 32 years old should be a Elder. I am a little odd about this, but by this age a person is settled and their have pretty well proven their walk. My advice is drop the "Jr Deacon", and become a bond-servant of Jesus Christ. If the Lord has Called you to serve (orginal Deacons served food on the poor peoples table) begin serving. If anyone notices and then asks you to serve as a Deacon reconsider what you feel the WORD says. If you have these qualities, not qualifications, then do as the Lord has called. The Lord says to serve and let others elevate you, as they observe your humility, and Love for others because Jesus is working through you. I hope this is helpful. justme |
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655 | What roles can a married woman be in chu | Titus 2:4 | justme | 161046 | ||
If you have taken CPE than you are more aware than most, the doors open to you. Having spent many, many, stays in the hospital over the last 38 years, I have been blessed by many chaplains. Often the church I was a member of not one single person cared enough to visit. But, the chaplins were a blessing. The only position that I see as not open to a women is that of Pastor, and I do have some questions about that. Blessings. justme |
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656 | ungodly relationship | Titus 2:12 | justme | 200724 | ||
The odds of making this a marriage that will last are very slim. Scripture tells you not to be unequally joined with a nonbeliever. Yet for all practical points you have joined this person in a future relationship because of the child. In my understanding of Scripture you have sinned, and now the real results of your actions need to have some serious direction. You are in a hard place. If you were my daughter I would say you should not marry this man unles he turns his life over to Christ. I would encourage you to see if he has really become a Christian for a period of at least 6 months. I am sure this must be a hurt for you and your parents, you need to see if your parents are willing to help you. Go to your pastor and seek his help and guidence. What you do now will effect the rest of your life. Seek God in prayer. justme |
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657 | ... | Titus 3:9 | justme | 219166 | ||
Seadirt: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. The dialogue over the Sabbath has had endless threads over the almost nine yeats I have been on this forum. This subject of the Sabbath ends up that neither side of the dialogue changes the other. At times there has been rude attitudes, disrespect, unkindness, and anger has weaved into the responses. I believe this is a subject that has been beat to death. In the spirit of love knidness and respect I believe Scripture has the answer to this subject of the Sabbath. Romans 14 the complete chapter. Verses 5-12 deal with the day of worship and how we are to be judged by God and not each other for these days. By following Scripture this ends the debate. I am to respect your days of worship, and you are to respect mine. Most important of all is as a Christian we are called to prove our Christianity by the way we love one another. Thus there is no need to cause any endless dialogue. May God bless us both. justme |
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658 | Can a person ever loose his salvation? | Hebrews | justme | 51323 | ||
Stacy: Hebrews 7:25. Jesus saves us completly! However, let me ask you something? What makes you think you were ever saved? I prefer to come to this question. You must have some reason for doubting? I would rather say why not make 100 percent that you are a Christian, OK? Have you confessed your sins to Christ? h Have you repented of your sins? Stacy for 37 years I constantly doubted my salvation. Everyone told me to read my Bible more. I wore out several Bibles and still I doubted. I was told to pray more. I prayed over and over and over again! I still doubted my salvation. Then at a mens brakfast I heard a man just like me! He too had gone and done all the things I had done, and advised to do. However what he found was repentance! That's what I had never done. I had prayed to Christ I wanted to repent of my sins. I advise when you do that be ready for change to happen! I had stolen from my goverment job for years. I had to take it all back. I never filed and honest income tax. I went back and refiled for all the years I could! I wound up owing NOTHING. WOW! I went to people I had hurt for many years and asked their forgiveness. I had to go to each decon of my church to ask if I could be baptized. They would not believe I got saved. One deacon said If your not saved then maybe I am not either. You see Stacey, I was a God seeker, I tried to work my way to salvation, all the time needing assurance I was saved. I was not. How I wish some one would have spent more time going back to basics. Stacey, right now as you read this I pray the Lord Jesus Christ will either convict you or assure you. I pray that you will know right this minuet which your situation is. Now pray ask Christ to either change your life or recommit your life right now! I pray this with you in Jesus Christ Holy name. Stacey, call someone right now. Someone who is a Christian and tell then what you have done. I would like to know what you did as well. I will remember you in prayer. agape, justme |
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659 | In the book of Hebrews. Who wrote it | Hebrews | justme | 180242 | ||
Dewitt: Welcome to the Stidy Bible Forum! There many suggested authors of the Book of Hebrews. Some have even suggested Paul, and many others, even perhaps Percilla. There are internal reasons that can be because the style remind us of perhaps Paul, and some have even said because of the style it could not have been Paul. So there has to be something to ask when we go home, the author of Hebrews remains a secret until then. Justme |
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660 | onced saved always saved | Hebrews | justme | 210951 | ||
dave525: This issue has been so debated to the extremes that believers have become hateful to each other in their belief in eternal security or in the possible loss of salvation. However this IS NOT about ARMINIANISM or CALVINISM. The Study Bible Forum has made this debate off limits to debate about. However, I want you to cansider some Scripture that I have found to help me come to a conclusion that neither ARMINNANISM or CALVIINISM has addressed correctly. If one should think he or she can suffer loss of eternal security then that presents a problem in the understanding of the meanings of words used in Scripture. What is "eternal life" and exactally what does the word "eternal" mean? Eternal life is NOT a lifetime of probation. When God says "eternal life" He means ETERNAL life, not probationary life. In Hebrews "eternal salvation"(5:9) "eternal redemption"(9:12) "eternal inheritance"(9:15). Now you can see the word "eternal" in almost every book in the New Testament, so what does eternal mean? In Colossians 2:13, 14 our sins have been nailed to the cross, our debt or pinnishment has been canceled out. In Romans 3:24,25 we have been redemption through His blood. The error that Christians make is in believing that Salvation only provides forgiveness for sins committed before conversion. Partial forgiveness is totally foreign to the Bible. There is no time limitations in the Biblical declarations of forgiveness. So will future sinfulness nullify a Christian's salvation? The Bible gives us eaxmples of true believers who did not continously believe and confess Jesus Christ. Peter denied Christ three times. Did Peter lose his salvation? NO the Lord Jesus Christ restored Peter to fellowship. Justification by grace through faith alone is but one reason for believing in eternal security. When we intrude our performance into the issue of our complete salvation then we change the meaning of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone by Jesus Christ alone. Here is a question to chew on and think about. How can we trust a heavenly Father whos love for us is conditioned upon our performance until the last breath of life? Is it possible to have fellowship with God if there is always uncertainty about where we really stand with Him? How can we live a stable Christian life if we constantly fear that God will disown us? In 1John 1:9,10 John makes it abundantly clear that Jesus Christ does forgive us of future sins when we confess our sins. He is faithful. When we say we have no sin we make Jesus to out to be less than God. The bottom line is God's plan of salvation is the confident assurance that we will get to be with Him in heaven with confidence. That is "eternal security" for me and all who have surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord. Blessings, and I hope this will give you and others a chance to consider what the Bible assures us of. justme. |
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