Just a correction to bri's comments on chapter 3:16. The verse reads "should not perish", not "shall not perish". Yes this is the essence of Salvation, but the word "shall" implies the 'once saved, always saved' doctrine as an absolute. If this were true, then why bother going to church, reading the Bible, or for that matter living the life Jesus commanded us to live? Salvation is a gift from God, but it has some strings attached. We have to do do our part, meaning we have to pray, treat others as we would be treated, love thy neighbor as thyself, etc. Even if we did all these things, we could still be in danger of losing this precious gift. The two things Jesus specifically mentioned that will not be tolerated were unforgiveness and blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. The "believeth in Him" part of the verse means, among everything else He said, we believe we can lose our Salvation for unforgiveness and blasphemy. Jesus said it. I believe it. Bottom line, don't think for a moment that showing up for church will get you to Heaven. Sorry if that troubles anyone. I didn't write it. lol.
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