I think you should read Mt. 7:21-23.
Christians beware! Jesus himself said, Not everyone who calls me Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do what my father in heaven wants them to do. When the judgment day comes, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord! In your name we spoke God's message, by your name we drove out many demons and performed many miracles!’ Then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me you wicked people!’ Mt 7:21-23
The will of God is to be obedient and repent of our sins, not give in to them. These words of our Lord speaks to everyone. Our Lord, himself, was tempted physically, mentally, and spiritually. The spiritual temptation is knowing the truth but rejecting it. I hope this answers your question. God help us all.
2007-01-23 17:44:42 · 18 answers · asked by Search4truth 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, and many Christians don't understand that because they have no idea what justification and sanctification are. They don't realize that walking the walk with Christ is an on going process by which we learn to put to death daily the deeds of the flesh and learn to live in the Spirit in obedience to God. Only God knows the hearts of man, and only He can determine who is actually living in Him and who is not. Many Christians fall, and they are willing to let Him pick them up and keep going forward , although
we may not see it that way. Remember when Peter denied Christ three times? Yet he went forward despite his failure and weakness. Judas greeted Jesus with a kiss while betraying Him.
A casual observer might think that Judas was a real follower, while Peter was doomed because He denied Christ. It is not for us to judge who will be favored or not favored by the Lord. If we see a brother sinning the bible tells us what to do about it. You just tell the person in kindness and love. If the person continues to sin, then you leave it. It is between him and God. We are to support one another with the Word of God, encourage one another, and edify one another, not to humiliate and badger each other with God's Word.Once in awhile it is good to hear Christians reminding us if we are starting to go in the wrong direction away from the truth.
2007-01-23 18:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know in my knower I am sealed with the Holy Spirit, born of God, redeemed by His blood, etc...
Many people are religious and believe in a Jesus and do religious works. But they are still in a pre-salvation state, in that they didn't confess Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior, and believed in their heart that He raised from the dead, and in heart faith born of God / born again.
A person isn't restored in relationship with God until person is born again. The Holy Spirit confirms in the Christian that Christian can pray to Father God in Spirit and Truth 24/7. The assurance from heaven is there.
To see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again. That is entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is within. Jesus can never say to anyone born of God, "Depart from me I never knew you.".
The sin is not confessing Jesus Christ Lord of ones life.
2007-01-23 18:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that there are some prayers that require no faith to get a positive response?
It's true!
Example:
"God, I need you!"
(How could God turn away? Faith or not, with those words you've got him over a barrel. He has to respond.)
So if a person has asked for God to be a part of his life, he might be in doubt, but his salvation is not in jeopardy. In time, it will grow inside him enough to offer its own reassurance, and nothing can stop the growth.
(The verse you quoted is talking more about people who fake their own salvation.)
2007-01-23 17:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In it's proper context, Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees, known to deny Jesus and like other pagans used tactics of deception to gather weak minded followers.
Jesus declared He was the true son of God and the powers of evil plotted to remove Him so their ideas would prevail.
2007-01-23 17:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am saved. I know this because of the fruit in my life.
What version of the Bible are you quoting? It's got to be an NIV or Living translation or something because I don't ever remember reading where Jesus says "get away from me you wicked people!"
2007-01-23 17:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
start at the beginning of that.
Matthew 7:15 "Beware of false prophets. They come to you disguised as sheep, but in their hearts they are vicious wolves.
16- You will know them by what they produce."
sheep-one of the flock, usually a leader of the church
heart-soul
produce-fruits of the spirit: patience, love, kindness,peace,exhortation,forgiveness,faith,&charity.
2007-01-23 17:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by ka'iwi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so you asked a question, but then you answered it. dude. that is not how things work around here.
ok, so actually your answer sucked.
the truth is that you don't know you are going to heaven in a factual manner. it is all about FAITH that you are going to heaven. no one can prove any of this is true or false.
so how does this Bible verse actually answer your question about knowing that you are saved or not?
you were just looking for a reason to shove a Bible verse down people's throats. that is great. that makes other Christians look bad. seriously. it annoys me so much when people like you do this sort of thing. it chases people away rather than making them interested in Christianity. force never worked for anyone.
2007-01-23 17:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by christy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
2007-01-23 17:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by melomego 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes sir. Amen.
2007-01-23 17:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by Robert E 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you ok??... jesus wouldnt say that... are you saved?? you ask and he gives its not rocket science, you have until your last dying breath to accept him... dont worry youll be ok.. and what on earth is the question??... you ask here you dont answer your own question after you post it
2007-01-23 17:57:57 · answer #10 · answered by hockeygurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋