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NASB | 1 John 1:1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life-- |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:1 [I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life [the One who existed even before the beginning of the world, Christ]-- |
Bible Question: Back on 9/12 I posted my first question. I asked if I had possibly lost my chance at salvation, through committing an unpardonable sin. The encouragement received through the responses was wonderful. It had ended a three year struggle. Now, only a few days later, my joy has been replaced by a fear that I seem incapable to fight. The question is, am I supposed to experience something definative to confirm that my relationship with the Lord has been restored? It seems to me that there should be. Any comments would be appreciated, it's been a long day. |
Bible Answer: At one time I too had your fear of being separated from the gift of God. I was nine years old at the time, but I remember it like it was yesterday. Although I can't remember what caused me to fear death, I do remember that I didn't want to die. My father told me that I should pray to God and ask Him for forgiveness and also to ask him to be my salvation, and that was enough at that time. It wasn't until I was 17, that I started to truly communicate with God. In order to get to school I had to cross a street controlled by a traffic light, and being a teenager, I would often run late getting to class, so I would pray to God to "Please change the light so that I can cross and get to class on time!". When my prayers were answered, I would praise God. It wasn't until last year though that I realized that it was through that communication that God slowly made me aware of his presence. Achieving the assurance of salvation only requires that we believe in Jesus Christ, but Christ doesn't want us to stop there. He wants our belief to be childlike. Many children have imaginary friends, but Christ wants to be our real "imaginary" friend. If you talk to God as a child would, you will receive the assurance that you desire and a lot more. Be warned, however, that attaining true peace in your relationship with Christ will involve humbling yourself before God. For me, that meant years of asking for forgiveness to restore our communion after I committed sin after sin. After 15 years, I still occasionally sin and ask for forgiveness, but God graciously forgives, and I thank God daily for my relationship with Him. In Christ, Brain Cell But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 |