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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; |
Subject: Has Anyone Changed His Mind? |
Bible Note: MrsBinGa, may I commend you on an excellent, scripturally-based post? And as the father of three children myself, I can readily relate to your fine analogy. I've been a Christian for over half a century now, yet never have I been able to understand how anyone who has faith sufficient to believe that God has the power to save does not have faith sufficient to believe that He has the power to keep us saved. Our good works as Christians attest to the fact that we have been saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus -- saved by His shed blood on the cross unto good works but by no means by them. Blessings to you in His name. --Hank |