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NASB | Matthew 10:1 Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:1 Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority and power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. [Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1] |
Subject: Once saved, aways saved doctrine refuted |
Bible Note: Dear Grace and Truth, Since you asked, I'll kindly answer. I KNOW that I'm saved (1 John 5:11-13) based upon the all sufficient sacrifice of Christ and His atoning death on the cross. There's no guesswork. In answer to your second question, now we're getting into the realm of supposition. Can a (true) believer really "turn from following the Lord and die in sin"? I don't honestly see any Biblical basis to support this hypothesis. I think the more appropriate question to ask is: "Why would someone who is totally forgiven, In Christ, accepted in the Beloved, blessed with all the spiritual blessings in Christ, a new creation, totally loved, free from condemnation, and complete in Him want to turn from this? I haven't yet figured out how or why this could happen. As I understand scripture(and we may disagree here) my position In Christ is not based upon my walk, but upon His all-sufficient sacrifice! Brother, I hope this helps and explains my position adequately. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bradk |