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A disciple is disciplined by Jesus Christ. He is trained by the Holy Spirit. I would rather say, as I have said, that I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. So, the typical question of whether I am a Christian or not, I say, Yes. And the typical question of whether I am saved or not, I said Yes!
But I have been shown that many fall away. So I cannot say I am saved. I cannot say it fully and honestly without doubt. I pray for guidance all the days of my life. And I know the Lord will determine if I am saved or not. If I keep to him, yes, and if I endure, yes.
But that is for me. The thief on the cross was saved, though he had nothing to endure. So where the Lord has me, he teaches me now, that I must endure till the end. Paul had to endure till the end.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. He is training me in the ways of righteousness. Peter was also a disciple who needed training in faith, as do I. When I say the Lord has been teaching me, he has. He has been teaching me to walk as he walked, and to live as he lived, to have the faith that he had.
Peter desired to walk like Jesus walked, but when he came walking on the water, Peter doubted and feared, observing the storm.
So I say, ''Lord, if it is you bid me to come to you on the water!''
May the Lord keep me from sinking in fear and unbelief.
AMEN!
But I have been shown that many fall away. So I cannot say I am saved. I cannot say it fully and honestly without doubt. I pray for guidance all the days of my life. And I know the Lord will determine if I am saved or not. If I keep to him, yes, and if I endure, yes.
But that is for me. The thief on the cross was saved, though he had nothing to endure. So where the Lord has me, he teaches me now, that I must endure till the end. Paul had to endure till the end.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. He is training me in the ways of righteousness. Peter was also a disciple who needed training in faith, as do I. When I say the Lord has been teaching me, he has. He has been teaching me to walk as he walked, and to live as he lived, to have the faith that he had.
Peter desired to walk like Jesus walked, but when he came walking on the water, Peter doubted and feared, observing the storm.
So I say, ''Lord, if it is you bid me to come to you on the water!''
May the Lord keep me from sinking in fear and unbelief.
AMEN!