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NASB | 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil assault, and He will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
Subject: once saved always saved? |
Bible Note: Dear friend, I figured that you somehow had experience with these boards, simply because your note suggested that you expected an argument from me. Well, the truth of the matter is that I neither agree with, nor disagree with that particular belief. I was once an avid disbeliever in "once saved, always saved.” As I am sure I have stated previously, I had, and still do have many scriptural passages that fully support my disbelief. However, I can also produce just as many passages in support of once saved, always saved as I can against. So.... It is my stern belief that as long as I know Him and He knows me, which though I may falter, he will never let me slip, what else matters? OSAS? No. FAITH and belief in the Word. God bless you my friend. You are so much like myself, with one exception. I can't keep my mouth shut when it comes to the word, particularly when I see someone distorting and twisting it, as is so often the case on these boards. Though I’ve been told worse, I have also been told that I have a big mouth. Well, the way I see it is that “God gave me this big mouth. Then he gave me His word.” He knows what he is doing, and He knew what such a combination would result in. Once I have applied 2 Timothy 2:15, there’s tons of seed to plant and harvest to reap… It is only of late that I have learned to apply 2 Timothy 2:24 to 26 though. Oh... And by the way, concerning your comment that "some people post a question and then never join in the discussion as others attempt to answer." Some are sincere and find that it is easier to learn with their mouth shut. Others are loose interest due to the conflict that the "believers" ignorantly cause with their division concerning the word; still there are others who know these boards well enough that they know exactly how to flip the switch of dissention. Then they just sit back and watch the lions rip each other to pieces. This is when one can sort the true and learned believers, or sift the chaff. GB |