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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:15 Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him leave. In such cases the [remaining] brother or sister is not [spiritually or morally] bound. But God has called us to peace. |
Subject: Can one know if their spouse is saved? |
Bible Note: I agree, Searcher, and it is sad, even astonishing, to think about it. The prophecy that Jesus gave in Matthew 7:22,23 will come true. Some will think they are saved and will not seek to get saved, until it is too late. It reminds me of Jesus’ verbal interactions with the Pharisees, somehow. He told them they were blind (John 9), but they would not allow him to open their eyes. He said “The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (John 12:49). And I wonder how many will recall reading the passage from Matthew 7 in that day. I wonder if some will actually mouth the words from Jeremiah 8:20 on that day: “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved“. One thing I suggest, and I hope everyone can agree, that each of us should take a good look at himself and ask, “What if I am not saved??” It is strange to see people offended when that is suggested. It is as if they were asking, “How dare you question my salvation?” And yet, it may be the greatest favor we could ever do for someone. It could be the greatest favor we do for ourselves. Even now we may look at another person and wonder if he or she is saved. But each of us ought to take the opportunity to look again at ourselves. Perhaps, as Doc has suggested, we can erect a profile and look at others against it. We can also look at ourselves against it. But for now I only see a poor sinner leaning on the everlasting arms. |