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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: I don't want to seem like I'm bashing Catholics (although I DO have some fundamental differences of opinion with them, but that's neither here nor there), but I believe (cuz the Bible tells me so, hehe) that if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, then you too shall be saved. There's no limit to who it is that can (or can't) be saved; that's why Jesus died, to bring salvation to ALL. My thinking (sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but who is it obvious to?) is that if your "religion" is based more on outwardly actions and not totally on the Lord, then it's hollow to begin with. That was the main point that Jesus made to the Pharisees. (I think "religion" is man's way of having his cake and eating it too, but that's just one friendly neighborhood gospel bassist's opinion) Being religious does not automatically make you saved; knowing Jesus does. From beginning to know Jesus, you start to have a personal relationship with him. You can't avoid it; it carries you on your worst days, best days and all days in between. Hope I wasn't too long winded :-) |