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| Scripture knowledge without surrender to Christ |
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5:39 You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me; The very important next verse reads: "Yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life."
These two verses clearly show that it is possible to have great Bible knowledge and to think that you have eternal life and yet be deceived. We can think we are saved when we are not. That is a very dangerous deception.
Here's why. If you think you have something you don't seek it. Example. If someone gives you tickets to this season's Super Bowl, are you going to desperately search for tickets? Of course not. You believe that you already have the tickets you need. Now what if you show up at the stadium for the Super Bowl and the ticket taker says: "Sorry but these are not tickets."
You argue: "Yes they are. They look like tickets. They say they are tickets. I believe they are tickets. Let me in." However, your arguments will mean nothing if you show up with fake tickets.
The same with salvation. If we show up after death with fake salvation, it won't take us to Heaven.
So it is very dangerous to think that we are saved if we are not really. We must be absolutely certain that we are not like the people in these two verses. Our eternity depends upon it.
What can we do? Don't stop seeking God. Don't become too sure or cocky about your salvation. Stay hungry. Salvation isn't once and done. It is an ongoing process. Don't falsely think your are home free. True salvation makes us continually hungry for more of God. It puts a lifelong fire and passion for God into our heart.
If your heart isn't passionately burning with love for God and if you are not doing all that you can every day to follow and obey Jesus, your salvation may be counterfit. We must all beware. |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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Good Word Brother Steve....Salvation is indeed an ongoing process...We must endure until the end ;o) |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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so true...i am always scared that my salvation is not true. so i pray and i strive. because i fear what you stated in this blog. so that is what i pray, please God show me where i am wrong, show me if i act to proud. show me if i am not humble enough. because i don't want to do anything to offend You. i want to have a true heart and not just go through the motions. |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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| Brother Steve, The difference between a head knowledge and a heart knowledge of Christ.Heaven and Hell |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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I think we can be certain of our salvation without being cocky b/c if we are walking in the Spirit, then we won't feel condemnation. But I totally agree with you, that I know many, even, that know their Bibles inside out, and yet--wonder of wonders---don't follow it too well and lack love. OK, now I sound like I'm talking about me. lol that's me in the flesh, though. |
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| August 10, 2009 |
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Most "Christians" think they are already "saved" because they have been lied to for so many years by pastors and "Bible scholars (ministers)" who have told them they are saved (God says our souls are being saved)! And the lie(s) continue to even to this day.
I have found that most all don't want to know the truth because it would mean there would have to be commitment and responsibility - no more "religious fantasy".
Another world-wide lie (great lie) is this: "The rapture will take place before the great tribulation". We are already in its beginning; yet, most pastot's don't publicly recognize it; because if they did, they would have to admit they have been lying to God's people for all these many years. The sad part is that they have refused to take heed to correction and warnings such as by this ministry. And God says "their end will be according to their works" (2 Corointhians 11:14&15 and Revelation 21:8).
If this is your shoe - REPENT AND CONFESS YOUR FAULT; and ask God to forgive you - before it is too late.
This has been another: For whatever it's worth to you - Judgment in God's house - from His Presence:
In the spirit of Elijah,
Brother Patrick
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| August 11, 2009 |
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| Amen, guys. The Gospel is designed to shake us out of our comfort zone and make us passionate, life-time followers in thought and deed of Jesus. |
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| August 11, 2009 |
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| Well go head Holy Spirit POWER Ministry...Tell it like it T...I...S.... |
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| August 11, 2009 |
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Strong words, but wise words. If we endure to the end, yes. I could not endure until I was forgiven. I love the chastisement of The Lord because it told me I was His daughter. I understand the words "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" and "fear is the beginning of knowledge" and "fear God and live." All of you, thank you for these words, and comments. Salvation and The Word of The Lord is love and also it is sobering and filled with fire.
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