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NASB | 1 John 5:13 ¶ These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 5:13 ¶ These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God [which represents all that Jesus Christ is and does], so that you will know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that you [already] have eternal life. |
Bible Question:
I just need some help... I feel that I am a Christian but I just have never yeilded to Jesus. I have tried but I just do not know how. I have felt God in my life, but I want more I want the Holy Sprit. I know that I must yeild to God. I just do not know how. People have prayed over me and it felt like it was all just caught in my neck, not able to come out. I live for Jesus, I go to church, I have asked for forgiveness, I have asked Him into my heart, I listen to Christian music, I read the Bible every evening, I want more of Him though, in my life... If any one out there can tell me want to do, or where to read to yeild to God totally and completely... Please do so Thank you Lightman |
Bible Answer: Dear Lightman, Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." These words were spoken by the apostle Paul, in answer to the frantic plea from his phillipian jailor. Notice that the verse excludes any acts of work on our part. Even repentance is granted to those whom He has chosen. Acts 5:31 "He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 2 Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." 2 Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, The vital question for all of us is...Are we looking to Christ and His work on the cross as our only hope for salvation? Or are we looking to ourselves and our own ability to love and obey His commands? Reading the Bible, prayer, good works, love of Christ, faithful attendance at church, etc. will not save anyone! Yes, these are wonderful attributes and we should strive to accomplish all that the Lord has commanded, but, they are the EVIDENCE of our salvation and not a MEANS by which we may gain or keep it. Rom 9:32 Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, (This is where those who teach that a christian may lose salvation err) So, my friend, quit trying to FEEL saved. Quit looking for something that you may have neglected to do. Keep it simple and trust in Christ alone. Heb 12:1,2 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. God Bless You, John Reformed |