Bible Question:
Okay then you asked for it ! and if I get any nasty replies because of what I say I want all to know up front to send their comments to CDBJ...lol YES, I believe I have eternal life. I do not believe in once saved always saved, but I do believe that I am saved. I know because of my faith and that I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and He died and rose again. I also believe that Heaven as we are taught from the pulpit is not accurate from what I understand the Scriptures to mean. I believe that if I were to die tomorrow, (unless Jesus has already returned before tomorrow)my soul will return to the dust and my spirit to the Lord where I will sleep until resurrected. I believe that I will live in the New Jerusalem as long as I do not forsake GOD. I know and believe this because that is what I understand from His promises in the Holy Scriptures. It is this active belief that keeps me from forsaking the Lord. When my belief, my faith,stands still that is when I will doubt my security in eternal life. So Heaven, NO (at least not awake) the new earth when Jerusalem comes down from Heaven? YES I can break all of this down with Scripture if anyone would like for me to, I would prefer not because anytime I get into this conversation face to face it is hard enough, I can only imagine how it would be in this forum. In His Service, Cuddle PS I keep trying to post my replies as a note instead of a question, but the system will not allow me. HELP |
Bible Answer: Hi Cuddle, You just made my day!! The yes answer and the fact that you are completely trusting in God’s Son Jesus is all I needed to hear. Praise the Lord. Don’t worry about all of that other stuff just keep taking in Bible doctrine on a daily basis and you will grow in grace and God can show you that He is in charge of keeping you secure whether you know it now or you don’t even understand it. It’s just another grace operation that our fantastic Saviour has provided. Nothing that anyone can do, once they are “born” into God’s family, can foil the perfect plan of God. You are just as secure as the person of Jesus Christ the very Son of God because the very second you put your “total faith” in Him, God actually placed you in Jesus positionally. 1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; You should be receiving notices in your e-mail, from the forum, that your question has been answered, unless, when you sent the question, you said no at the bottom, about responding. Make sure you have that on. When you see in your e-mail about the study forum just scroll down to the lighted blue section and double click it, it should put you on the forum automaticly. You can click on the title of any post, which is on the left side of the home page, and when the response comes up just scroll down to put in your answer; make sure you are logged in of course. If you have any more problems don’t give up; if a dummy like me can figure it out anybody can. I just learned how to make a phone call; not really! Have a great day, CDBJ |