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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: Greetings Knucklehead! You asked, 'How does one know if he's saved?' Let's see what Scripture says about this same question: Acts 16:30 - "He then brought them out and asked, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' 31 They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.'" Now, you and I would agree that salvation can be willfully rejected. However, there simply isn't any support in Scripture for the concept that our salvation is in doubt depending upon how good we are throughout our lives. We know that we are saved if we have called upon the Lord in faith. We know it simply because He promised it. We also know from Scripture that we are not saved by our works, but by grace. My great fear with your position is that it turns very quickly into a works salvation. If I can earn, I'll get it. Yet, Scripture is very clear that our salvation is an accomplished work - done by Christ, not by us. Now, it is commendable to want to serve Him faithfully and carefully. But, nothing we can do can make us less saved or more saved (with the exception of outright willful rejection of salvation). I don't have to go through life hoping that I'll have been good enough. Christ paid it all for me. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |