tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22925321095626528.post3819239828737102432..comments2023-09-28T05:18:25.286-07:00Comments on Reflections: Do You Believe?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03780997708626651718noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22925321095626528.post-72656725355953981752011-07-19T20:15:42.400-07:002011-07-19T20:15:42.400-07:00Dear gohogs95:
Thank you for leaving a comment. I...Dear gohogs95:<br />Thank you for leaving a comment. I wish I could give you a definitive answer to the question about salvation. Some denominations believe in eternal salvation (the Southern Baptist and Missionary Baptist for example) while others believe you can lose your salvation (Free Will Baptist, Nazarene, Assembly of God to name a few). I don't know if you're going to church, but if not I would say first find a good Bible believing church and start attending, and start reading the Bible. I like the New International Version because it is written in modern language; however, it is my understanding the New American Standard is considered the most accurately translated. I have both. I love the books of Luke and John, but the writings of Paul can answer many questions for you. I attended a Free Will Baptist Church for many years, but attend a Southern Baptist now. I, personally, believe we always have a choice to reject Christ, even if we've accepted Him; however, my eternal security friends would say Christ has given His word that you're saved and He won't go back on it. The bottom line is I know I believe Jesus is the Son of God and that He came to save me. He is the only hope I have for salvation and even though I will stumble, fall, and sin until the day I go home to glory, if I truly repent each time I stumble, He will forgive me. So, this would suggest I believe I am eternally secure. I guess simply put I can't imagine ever rejecting who Christ is and what He's done. I would be happy to connect you with my pastor (who is an exceptional pastor) if you would like. I believe if you ask God to show you His message for you as you read the Bible, He will be faithful to answer. It's all good, but the New Testament will give you the answers you're looking for...just start reading. I would love to hear from you again and how things are going for you. I will make this promist to you, I'll do some reading up on this subject myself and try to offer some new posts dealing directly with the questions you've asked. Take care and God bless you.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780997708626651718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22925321095626528.post-2705388576080018872011-07-19T18:43:18.331-07:002011-07-19T18:43:18.331-07:00I just came across your blog and have really enjoy...I just came across your blog and have really enjoyed your writing. I am a new Christian and have found your writings inspiring. I am a little confused about salvation or 'being saved' as I haves heard many people call it. Once you believe in Jesus and that he died for you is that it? Are you always saved or can I loose my salvation and have to get saved again? Do you kmow of any Bible verses that can help answer this and what are your thoughts? Thank you!gohogs95https://www.blogger.com/profile/12631312987684926992noreply@blogger.com