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    • July 21, 2024 at 6:14 pm #18213
      timcia
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        The Bible says: KJV For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

        1 John 1:9 ESV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

        Good news, we called on the name of the Lord, confessed our sins, and we are saved.

        This is good news for me. I had trouble sleeping so I sinned by skipping church, knowing full well that the Bible commands us to go to church. I already asked for forgiveness. The question is… Can I “Know” that I am saved if I continue in sin?

        The Bible says in 1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

        4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”

        Ouch. Does this mean I can only “Know” that I know Him if I keep His commandments? Does this mean that I am a liar if I say that I “Know” Him 30 minutes after skipping church?

        This morning, I did not know verse 4 well enough. Or, verse 3.

        Second, repenting is not mumbling, please forgive me God. Repenting is mourning our sin and coming up with a better plan to quit doing it.

        Third, to repent I am going to write out these 2 verses so I can add them to the Bible verses I study daily. My goal is to not only memorize them, but someday to “Know” them.

        Fourth, life is better the more we “Know” Him. To know Him, consider starting a list of Bible verses that you need to study daily to learn how to keep His commandments.

        Fifth, this article is based loosely on today’s online sermon by Rich Tidwell.

        Sixth, consider reading John 15 to see a list of the great benefits of “Knowing Him.”

        Seventh, this is “Good News” not bad news. You can make habits of some of these things and have a great life.

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