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NASB | Ephesians 1:13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:13 In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God]. [John 7:39; Acts 2:33] |
Bible Question:
We recently had a question come up in our weekly bible study and we are split50-50 on the answer and seek proof in the Bible. Can you lose your salvation? yes or no and where do we find the answer(s). Thank You. It would be helpful cause tonight is the study and we have been seeking divine intervention. |
Bible Answer: Greetings 1cheech, This debate could go on and on with many scriptures trying to prove either side. I always refer to Ephesians 1:13 as my proof text. In the Greek where we have the phrase "you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise," this indicates a one time action in the past. Those who are genuinely born again, have been sealed, by the Holy Spirit, before they actually were saved. To be sealed by God, through the Holy Spirit, can not be "unsealed." If it is not by ourselves we get saved, then how could we then "keep saved?" It's either all of God or it's not. Jesus said, "all that the Father gives me I lose none." If God sent His Son to save us and picked us up out of the sea of sin, would He then leave it up to us "to stay in the boat?" |