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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: Forewarned is forearmed! Jesus said: "So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'" However, we are slaves and slaves have to work if they want to continue as such. The works are evidence of faith, but the works can also build faith as we apply God's counsel and see that it really works - we benefit. (Isaiah 48:17,18; 2 Tim 3:16,17) As far as Titus 3:5 or any other verse that speaks of our salvation not through works - I agree whole-heartedly. Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners and we continue as such. However, Paul speaks of the need to maintain faith even after one has gained this knowledge. Hebrews 12:14-17 states: "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears." Works cannot save us, but a lack of faith, especially after having come to know the truth concerning God's means of salvation, can disqualify us. We can show ourselves ungrateful saps, and we certainly do if we don't follow the advice at 2 Cor 5:14,15: "For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have judged, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died; and he died for all that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up." May we never take for granted the prospect of serving God forever by failing to do our utmost now. Jesus promised: "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life." We must prepare ourselves with this truth. Dan |