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NASB | John 3:15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever]. |
Subject: Free gift of God |
Bible Note: Dear S. W., You cite, "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." (Matthew 7:21-23) Your comment is contrary to orthodox teaching regarding this passage. Salvation is not a matter of works. Nor is this passage speaking of Christians losing their salvation. It is, on the other hand, clearly stating that there will be some who believed they were saved, but, in the end, will discover that they were not regenerate. The unregenerate do, indeed, always continue in iniquity. In Him, Doc |