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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Bible Question: Are Catholics saved? My room mate is a very religious person, but I know that Jesus spoke against this to the Pharasies. I asked her if she had a personal relationship with Jesus and she hesitated. I told her that I would pray for her salvation, because when you are saved you know it. Thanks . |
Bible Answer: Thank God, because we're saved by His grace through faith, Yes, some Catholics are saved, and some Protestants are still lost. Jesus did not speak against being very religious, He spoke against hypocricy and practicing your religion to be seen by men (Matt 6. The Bible dosen't teach that when one is saved that he necessarily knows it, but God does command us to "make our calling and election sure" which means an ignorant or disobediant believer may be unsure of his salvation.(II Pet 1:10) |