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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: I am a fairly new Christian although I have believed in Jesus my whole life. As with everyone else in this world I am very imperfect!! I lived in the world for 40 years before I actually became born again. I am unfortunately a smoker(cigarettes only)I have been trying to quit. I'm even trying medication from the doctor. I have cut back a great deal but not completely quit yet. I have gone forward for prayer many times and spoken to Jesus about taking this habit from me but, I still not there yet. Someone close to me told me if Jesus came to Rapture the Church, I would not get to go!!! That devastated me!!! Is that true??? I talked to a couple other people that said no Jesus loves us unconditionally and in him we are made perfect. What do you say? |
Bible Answer: Salvation is absolutely the gift of God,if u accepted jesus christ as ur personal saviour u surelly go to heaven no doubt about that, the thief died with the christ done nothing good in his life but Jesus told him today u will be with me in heaven, but the rewards what we are going to get in heaven.. thats become big question mark!!!!acording to the good works what ur doing in this world according to that u will get rewards in heaven, specially howmany souls u gained for Jesus christ. If u are spending time for worldly pleasure what is the use with u for Jesus Christ, so try to stop that habit and work for Jesus Christ. |