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NASB | Jude 1:5 ¶ Now I desire to remind you, though you know all things once for all, that the Lord, after saving a people out of the land of Egypt, subsequently destroyed those who did not believe. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jude 1:5 ¶ Now I want to remind you, although you are fully informed once for all, that the Lord, after saving a people out of the land of Egypt, subsequently destroyed those who did not believe [who refused to trust and obey and rely on Him]. [Num 14:27-37] |
Subject: Can salvation be lost? |
Bible Note: Brad: Jesus' disciples asked him about the end times and how they could identify them. (Matt 24, Luke 21, Mark 13) Disciples alive at the fulfillment of these words would especially appreciate his counsel - "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:28) This redemption is your deliverance or salvation. The counsel at Matt 24:9,13 applies to any alive to experience the last days, including the tribulation: "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. But he who stands firm to the end will be saved." (Of course, one's endurance may end at his death, before the end of the tribulation.) Those who trust in Jesus by following his counsel and enduring the onslaught to their faith and spiritual life that Satan and his accomplices will continue to heap upon them to the bitter end will receive a glorious reward. "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." (Hebrews 6:10) No one that puts their trust in God and Jesus needs to fear. Be faithful in what's least, and we'll be faithful under the greatest tests. (Luke 16:10) That's my position, and I hope it will persuade some. |