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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] |
Subject: One save always saved? |
Bible Note: To the best of my knowledge of the Book, there is not a gray area concerning one's salvation. There are way too many scriptures that teach us we know we are saved IF WE REPENT AND ALWAYS OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS. His commandments are not suggestions. No where in the Book does it teach once you follow the Books's plan of salvation are you allowed to continue in a willfully sinful life. Such as an adulterous marriage; reveling (nightclubs, parties, dancing, drinking, etc.); theft, lying, homosexual relationship, hatred, etc. Yes, believing Jesus is the son of God is one of the steps towards one's salvation, but read all N.T. scriptures ... the Bible is very clear that: Lest ye repent, ye shall likewise perish. And, remember, satan also believed.... and he trembled. Will satan be Heaven? I think not. If God intended for us to be saved no matter how sinful we lived, would He have bothered with His many scriptures teaching us otherwise? Are His commandments mere suggestions? Or, do you think He meant for His commandments to be obeyed? Why does the Bible teach: There will be more people in hell than Heaven? If once saved, always saved is God's teaching and philosophy, then no one will burn, right? But, the Bible is clear: More in hell than Heaven. All we can do is pray for understanding and strength to always strive to obey His commandments and walk in the light as He is in the light. Remember, God knows your mind and your heart. He knows we are only humans who are weak, and will sin and fall short. On the same note, He commands us to pray each day for forgiveness of these shortcomings, and strength to repent. May I suggest free Bible lessons? No one will call on you or knock on your door. The Church will mail you a lesson with a postage paid envelope to return your completed lesson. Then, subsequent lesson with return envelope will follow. You work at your own pace. If you don't want to continue with the lessons, then you don't return the lesson. Won't you take advantage of these free lessons? You may write: Benton Church of Christ, P.O. Box 228, Benton, Ky 42025, requesting free Bible lessons and providing them with your name and address. That's all. God bless everyone. |