Originally posted by theophilus
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Those who profess Christ are warned to make sure they really are saved.
We must guard against becoming apostates by making sure our salvation is real. Because there is a lot of false teaching concerning salvation it is possible for a person to make a profession of faith, join a church, and believe that he is a Christian when in fact he is not.
There was a time when I was in that situation. I believed that the way to be saved was to be baptized in water and live a life of good works. During this time I could have become an apostate by turning from what I knew of the truth.
I am thankful that that didn't happen but instead God allowed me to hear and understand the gospel and become a real believer. I have been reborn spiritually and received the gift of eternal life. My salvation is entirely a work of God and when he starts something he finishes it.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 1:6 ESV)
(Philippians 1:6 ESV)
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