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NASB | Matthew 22:37 And He said to him, "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:37 And Jesus replied to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' [Deut 6:5] |
Subject: "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! |
Bible Note: Dear FTimA, I would agree in general with the first part of your response. Thank God that "we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves, not of works lest any man should boast". (Eph. 2:8-9) I would question the statement that "if you stop living the way a Christian ought to live, do you still deserve the rewards?" If the answer were based upon MY efforts or merits, then clearly no. This is dealt with specifically in 1 Cor. 3:11-15. My friend, is not our "reward" salvation (Eternal Life) provided by and accomplished wholly by God.(2 Tim.4:8) Speaking the Truth in Love, Bradk |