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NASB | Jude 1:24 ¶ Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jude 1:24 ¶ Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling or falling into sin, and to present you unblemished [blameless and faultless] in the presence of His glory with triumphant joy and unspeakable delight, |
Bible Question: Will God forgive me? Normally, I wouldn't feel the need to ask this question because I believe that God is a loving forgiving God. However, this time scares me because my reason for asking comes from the Bible. In Hebrews chapter 6, it says that it is impossible for those who have fallen away to come back to repentance. I read that verse about a week ago and it's really been stuck in my mind creating fear. Yesterday, in my mind, I said that I no longer believed in God. Then, almost immediately after, I was like 'Wait, YES I DO!'. The scary thing is that for those few short seconds, I think I really meant it. I'd like to think that God would forgive this shirt period of unbelief, however, I do believe God's word to be 100 percent true and it says that it is impossible to come back after falling away. Am I understanding this correctly? Also, how does this passage fit with the parable of the lost son where though the son walked away and lived for himself, when he went back, the father welcomed him home with open arms? I am so confused...and scared right now. Up to this point in my life, I have been loving God and even working some in the church, but now I feel like I can no longer worship God like I love to do. |
Bible Answer: Dear friend, It is evident by the tenderness of your heart that you did by no means fall away. If every time we had a thought that was not divine, if that were were to be the cause of disqualification from eternal life then surely heaven would have no human being there other than Jesus Christ. (I know He is more than just a man but He is also a risen human being). How does Satan tempt us? Does every thought we have originate with us. Are not some thoughts inspired by The Holy Spirit. Are not some thoughts lies from the evil one? Even if you did entertain it. It may be a sin but that is not equal to falling away. Please read all of Hebrews 6:4-12. You should note that two things are necessary for this type of scenario. You must first have been enlightened and tasted the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come and then fallen away. So do you qualify for the first part. I believe you may be in a process of experiencing it but not having fully tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come. If you had you would not be so easily moved from the place of confidence in the desire and power of Christ to save you. Heb 12:2 states that Jesus is both the author and the perfecter of our faith. Also Rom 5:10 states "for if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His Life." Did you catch that how much more... shall we BE SAVED BY HIS LIFE. A study of the words "Christ dwell" in the new testament would also be helpful. Please continue to seek God through all of the scriptures. Your fragile state can only be remedied by studying the scriptures and praying for God to enlighten you to the incredible love that Jesus Christ has for you and the solid assurance of salvation that comes from knowing Him. I am sure others will present a list of well known scriptures for the assurance of salvation. The second part of this scenario in Hebrews is referred to as "and then have fallen away". This is a seriouse state. You must have produced some seriouse bad fruit to qualify as having fallen away. I am going to be subjective here. I know someone who experienced a lot of wonderful stuff in Christ. His power, His faithfulness, His Love and many other benefits. This person after walking away from The Lord and the church eventually denied that any of it was real. They denied by their lifestyle and with their words that Jesus Christ is God. That person I believe fulfills this scripture. However, even in that case we must realise that this scripture in Heb 6 does not say what you wrote. It says "it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame." At the very least we must realise that the scriptures are written to us not to God but by God. Therefore we can safely say it this way "It is impossible (for you)to renew them again to repentance. Is it impossible for the Holy Spirit? Perhaps. Think on the following also Rev 12:10 The evil one is also referred to as the accuser of the brethren. Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Jude vs 24,25 says. " Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord be glory, majesty dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Your journey has just begun. You will learn how to deal with these lies as you grow in discernment and the knowledge of Gods word. Bless you. Be free. Meta |
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