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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 was listening to a Christian Radio station the other day, as I do every day, and I heard something that confused me and I would like some one to give their opinion. This PASTOR said that we can go to heaven just by being good and doing the right thing. That you don't have to know Christ. He was refer. to those who are not able to worship the Lord and those who know nothing about the Lord. Those of different countries. I know what the bible says about this, but I also know that Jesus Christ is LOVE and showing love to one another is something that even Christian's lack sometimes. |
Bible Answer: This is a good question you have posted “ Do you have to know Christ” and the answer is no you don’t “have to know Christ”, but as sure as hell fire and brimstone Jesus must identify your soul as a part of his body. Matt 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Matt 7:22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' Matt 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' |