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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: my pastor told us of how when his daugther was little and asked if her grandma was going to hell for smoking. He told her "No honey but she might get there quicker." I am also a smoker and have been trying to quit and was very glad that was included in his sermon one day. For i had been wanting to ask that question for a long time. For me that was God answering my prayer for the same question that u had. So rest assure that when Jesus comes he will be welcoming u with arms wide open. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. |