[stephanos]

Originally Posted by Vendetta Ride

It means that I am a wretched sinner, wholly deserving of God's wrath, and without hope, except in His unfathomable mercy. It means that I cannot escape Hell by any form of "good works," church attendance, "spiritual feelings," baptism, "sacraments," or even correct doctrine. It means that when I cast myself on the mercy of God, and receive Him on His terms according to John 1:12 and John 3, He will save me for His Son's sake, just as David showed kindness to Mephibosheth for Jonathan's sake. And it means that once I'm saved, and part of the body of Christ, I cannot "lose my salvation," through my own stupidities or sins, because the same grace that saved me is going to keep me.

Okay, that's my answer. Please return the favor by telling me what it mens to you.

Man, I totally forgot about John 1:12 in my witness to that fella on youtube. That verse is such a gem!

Peace and Love,
Stephen