I don't understand

[winterbluebells]

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."

So does this mean someone who believes in Jesus for forgiveness, who never stops disobeying God, isn't saved? What about the Scripture saying if we deny Jesus in front of our friends, He will deny us in front of His Father?

 

[cesty]

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."

So does this mean someone who believes in Jesus for forgiveness, who never stops disobeying God, isn't saved? What about the Scripture saying if we deny Jesus in front of our friends, He will deny us in front of His Father?

Jesus is essentially speaking of hypocrisy here, that is, those who merely make a show of their religion, but lack true love for God. In other words, they say they believe in Him, but their works really don't testify of His love.

 

[winterbluebells]

So what if someone believes in Jesus for salvation, but doesn't love God?

 

[Johnnz]

The NT teaches that knowing Jesus will change us - fruit will be in evidence. Mere profession without real evidence of knowing Jesus suggests words rather than deeds.

John
NZ

 

[winterbluebells]

A pastor said that as long as you believe in Jesus for salvation you're saved whether you do good or not. =s

 

[Johnnz]

He is right. But there will be evidence of that relationship in a person's life when they really do know Jesus. One just follows the other.

John
NZ

 

[spazlegs]

Sweetie, when you do decide to ask Christ to come into you, you are going to something else for God. You are showing great conviction right now. I pray you will come to Him soon.

Never stop asking questions, especially about what the bible says. You will stay away from error to a great degree that way.