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NASB | Revelation 3:16 'So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 3:16 'So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth [rejecting you with disgust]. |
Bible Question:
Can the following scripture mean that one can lose his/her salvation? Rev 3:16 "...because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of My mouth." Thanks in advance for a speedy reply. Bereaniam |
Bible Answer: Hi Bereaniam, First I would like to point out that someone who is saved cannot lose his salvation, for more on this search for losing salvation on this forum. This verse is talking about the Laodicea church, or the "lukewarm church". Lukewarm water makes a disgusting drink. The church in Laodicea had become lukewarm and thus distatasteful and repugnant. The beleivers didn't stand for anything; indifference had led them to idleness. By neglecting to do anything for Christ, the church had become hardened and self-satisfied, and it was destroying itself. God does not want us to be cold, but there is more hope for a rebel to repent than for a halfhearted, in-name-only Christian who is self-sufficient. Don't settle for following God half way. Let Christ fire up your faith and get you into the action. |
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