Bible Question: So if I believe in Jesus as my savior (which I do) and ask for His forgiveness (which I do everyday), I'm saved? So what happens if I kill someone or commit adultery? Will I still then be saved? I don't think it's that easy. That's why I believe it is a mystery. God is the only one who truly knows our hearts. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Jmr! The answer to your first question is 'Yes'. It doesn't matter if you feel like it or not, that is what Scripture says. As Nolan has already ably pointed out, our salvation is not based upon what we do, it is based upon what Christ did for us. The answer to your next two questions is two-fold. a) We are not saved based upon what we do, neither are we unsaved based upon what we do. b) Anyone who is abiding in Christ would not do these thing anyway. If they did, they still could be forgiven (see 1 John 1:9), although they may pay an earthly price for what they did. I pointed out Scripture after Scripture which demonstrate conclusively that salvation is a free gift for everyone who calls on the name of God. Do you know of any Scriptures that say that we can't know for sure? I don't say this be provocative, but simply to call your attention to what the Bible says. We don't have to go around in doubt. We don't have to wonder if we are saved or not. We don't have to be 'good' enough. We simply have to accept the free gift that God holds out to us (Rom. 3:23). May God give you peace my Brother, Tim Moran |