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NASB | Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower--my stronghold. [Heb 2:13] |
Bible Question:
We recently had a question come up in our weekly bible study and we are split50-50 on the answer and seek proof in the Bible. Can you lose your salvation? yes or no and where do we find the answer(s). Thank You. It would be helpful cause tonight is the study and we have been seeking divine intervention. |
Bible Answer: Although there may be debate about whether "once saved always saved," is it not true that 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 state that "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." So all things needed for our benefit, and to make us complete are found in the Bible. What does the Bible have to say as regards to a person who has come into an approved condition with God? Do they need to maintain that condition? Or since they have become "saved" as it were, they need no longer struggle, as if they can loose that position? Here are a few Scriptures that may shed light on the fact: "Jude 5, RS: “I desire to remind you, though you were once for all fully informed, that he who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.” Matt. 24:13, RS: “He who endures to the end will be saved.” (A person's salvation is not dependent on when he believes in Jesus, but if he endures "to the end" that is to the end of his life, or the end of this wicked system of things.) Phil. 2:12, RS: “As you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (This was written to the "saints,” or holy ones, at Philippi, as stated in Philippians 1:1. Paul realized that these saints should not be overly confident but come to an understanding that their final salvation was not yet assured.) Heb. 10:26, 27, RS: “If we sin deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire which will consume the adversaries.” (Thus the Bible does not go along with the idea that no matter what sins a person may commit after he is “saved” he will not lose his salvation. It encourages faithfulness. See also Hebrews 6:4-6, where it is shown that even a person anointed with holy spirit can lose his hope of salvation.)" One more point. If you think you are saved and have come into an approved condition before God what is the Scriptual counsel: "Consequently let him that thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall." - 1 Corinthians 10:12. There is no need for interpretation of these Scriptures, if you read what they say, with the right heart condition, you will understand their meaning. |
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