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NASB | Revelation 3:5 'He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 3:5 'He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] will accordingly be dressed in white clothing; and I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, and I will confess and openly acknowledge his name before My Father and before His angels [saying that he is one of Mine]. [Ps 69:28; Dan 12:1; Matt 10:32; 1 John 5:5] |
Bible Question:
Radioman, I agree with everything you have just written, but what does this message convey? If a deacon, pastor, preacher, priest, bishop or pope tells me that I am saved and can not loss my salvation no matter what, where does the Fear of the Lord come in and the need for trust. What is the meaning of this passage in Psalm 107 23 Others went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. 24 They saw the works of the LORD , his wonderful deeds in the deep. 25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. 26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. 27 They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits' end. 28 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. 29 He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. 30 They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. 31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders. Many of the Saints in the Bible lived through periods of uncertainty in their lives and questioned what God was doing. Rather than, “once saved always saved,” I chose to remember, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” Maybe just another point of view…. philemcc |
Bible Answer: I believe in the security of the believer and I agree with you. We ought never give anyone false hope of their salvation. Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test? 2 Cor 13: 5 NASB According to the Scriptures, I believe in eternal security; I do not believe in eternal presumption. 'No one who persists in willful, deliberate sin and rebellion against the Lord should be encouraged with any promise of assurance. If you know someone like that who professes faith in Christ, follow the process of Matthew 18 and call that person to repentance. But don’t encourage him or her with the promise of security. Such a person may be clinging to a false hope' (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/sinextend.htm) |