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NASB | James 1:12 ¶ Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:12 ¶ Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor's] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. |
Bible Question: what is the meaning of james1:12? |
Bible Answer: Seems pretty straight forward to me. The only portion I can possibly imagine that could be subject to some small controversy would be exactly when do we get God's approval. I would have to say that happens on Judgment Day itself because up until that day, we can always go back and wipe out the good we've done by sinning and not repenting or some other infraction of God's law in the NT. This is made plain in 2 Pet 2:21 It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them. 22Of them the proverbs are true: "A dog returns to its vomit," and, "A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud." and again by Paul in 1 Cor 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. In both of the passages, the Apostles make it very clear that yes indeed salvation CAN MOST certainly be lost after initial acceptance from our Lord. What do you think this verse means to you and everyone else? God bless. |
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