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NASB | Matthew 13:20 "The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:20 "The one on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and at once welcomes it with joy; |
Bible Question (short): Once Saved, Always Saved? |
Question (full): I have a question for you all out there. I have gone to a Baptist church most of my Christian life and have always been taught "once saved, always saved" or "you cannot loose your salvation". I have always had a hard time with this. No one has ever been able to show me exactly where in the bible it says this. Futher, I found contradictions time and time again to this in verses such as: "If you do not forgive, you will not be forgiven", "God will prune the vines", "The unforgivable sin (rebuking the holy spirit)". I believe that we must repent when we sin. I know we are forgiven by the grace of God through Jesus, but we are covered by that grace only when we repent and turn away from our sin. If we continue in our sin and do not turn from it, we are not saved. What are your thoughts on this? Acts 8:22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. Acts 8:21-23 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, |
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Piper | ||
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LoveUJesus | ||
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mark d seyler | ||
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JCrichton | ||
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Bereaniam |