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NASB | Luke 23:26 ¶ When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:26 ¶ When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus. [Matt 27:32; Mark 15:21] |
Subject: You can lose your salvation |
Bible Note: Dear rc, Your arguement about when did you stop sinning is typical. We did not get saved by stopping sin in our lives, we got saved by faith, acknowledgeing our sin and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. We got saved like Rom. 10:9-10 says, by believing in our hearts and confessing Him with our mouths. That is by faith. Since we did not receive salvation by not sinning, it stands to reason we cannot lose because of sin. We got saved by faith and the only way we can walk out of God's hand and care is the same way, by losing faith. I believe the Bible teaches the security of the believer, not once saved always saved, and yes, I am a Baptist by name, but I am Bible first of all. I believe the Bible is very clear that all that we do is to be done by faith in the name of the Lord. One of the other forum members pointed out John 15, and it does say that we must abide in Him to remain in Him. I also read you other posting, "21, and it shall come to pass", those are excellant verses of how we receive salvation, but say little past that. Also remember that eternal life is not length of life but quality of life, John 17:3 "and this life eternal, that they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ..." That is what eternal life is, yes it includes living forever in heaven, but the real meaning is knowing God. Revelation bears this out with the discussion on the second death being seperation from God. Faith in God's Word is what got us to salvation, and faith in God's Word is what will see us through. Your brother in Christ. later...wdc |