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justified sinner
- May 19, 2017
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Exactly. which means you can still die.
Never perishing is the result of actually haven been given eternal life.
Which is why we have the hope of eternal life, now.
Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, 3 but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; Titus 1:1-3
and again
that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:7
and again
22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Romans 6:22
- The end result of a life that bears fruit that is holy, is everlasting life.
- Which Jesus promised to those who love Him.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
and again
5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5
Those who will inherit the kingdom of God are those who love Him: that is to say, those who keep His commandments. Those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God.
“If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15
He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4
JLB
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