NaLuvena
Junior Member
I think about this in this manner.
My life is like a long straight path. At one end, is the light, representing God. At the other end, is the darkness. When I am born, I start out in the middle, and head off towards the darkness. In this state, every "sin" I commit is a step toward the dark, while every good deed, every time I repent, it's a step backwards, towards the light.
However, when I accept Christ, it's like I make a 180 degree turn, and start walking towards the light. When I'm walking towards the light, if I sin, I also take a backward step. When I do something good, or repent, I take a step towards the light.
The important thing, however, is not the direction I travel, but the way I'm facing. As long as I face the light, I will be saved. As long as I look towards God, I will be healed, even if I do not reach the end of the path where God is. God has promised to come down the path to get me, when my life is over, because I am looking towards him.
The image of Nehushtan comes to mind. The Israelites did not have to reach the bronze serpent to be saved, all they had to do was look upon it.
It's the same with us. All we have to do, is look to Christ, and we will be saved. God will save us.
Salvation cannot be lost. Well, it can, if we are the ones keeping it. If God keeps our salvation, as the Bible says He does, He will never lose it. Ever.
My life is like a long straight path. At one end, is the light, representing God. At the other end, is the darkness. When I am born, I start out in the middle, and head off towards the darkness. In this state, every "sin" I commit is a step toward the dark, while every good deed, every time I repent, it's a step backwards, towards the light.
However, when I accept Christ, it's like I make a 180 degree turn, and start walking towards the light. When I'm walking towards the light, if I sin, I also take a backward step. When I do something good, or repent, I take a step towards the light.
The important thing, however, is not the direction I travel, but the way I'm facing. As long as I face the light, I will be saved. As long as I look towards God, I will be healed, even if I do not reach the end of the path where God is. God has promised to come down the path to get me, when my life is over, because I am looking towards him.
The image of Nehushtan comes to mind. The Israelites did not have to reach the bronze serpent to be saved, all they had to do was look upon it.
It's the same with us. All we have to do, is look to Christ, and we will be saved. God will save us.
Salvation cannot be lost. Well, it can, if we are the ones keeping it. If God keeps our salvation, as the Bible says He does, He will never lose it. Ever.
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