Answer: What is meant by "lukewarm"?

Hi Txx,

Just a quick answer about this term. Many traditional teachings explained it as not loving God enough or doing work enough for Him. But what is lukewarm, neither hot nor cold? Jesus prefers either a cold Christian or a hot Christian, instead of a mixture that creates a lukewarm Christian. By this He meant we either walk in pure law or pure grace but not both, for which law surely forfeits grace. The same for the analogy of not putting new wine in old wineskin. We need to eat only from the tree of life (grace), but many will have you believe you also need to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (law).

Any teaching that says you have to still pursue your own personal holiness through obedience and confession is mixing old testament requirement with new testament grace that puts our obedience in the hands of Christ living in us through faith. Any time you worry about whether you are saved such is from man's teaching that it is still up to us to maintain salvation. But this is absolutely not true! Since it is only by the blood of Christ that saves us in the first place, it can only be His obedience that maintains our salvation -- not our obedience. Our obedience is ONLY a fruit of our faith in Him, and to glorify Him. It has nothing to do with our salvation.

Glad to continue this conversation if you are still not clear. I understand many will not agree, but it is only because they don't have the  true understanding of the new covenant of grace. This is very important so please don't feel it a bother. I am glad to reveal the true gospel of Jesus Christ that so much wants to bring us His peace and his rest.

Be well and God bless,

King in tears

Why did they crucify Jesus? Because of unbelief, for all sins begin with unbelief.

But in His eyes He already had compassion on them, in His tears He had always loved them, 

and in His blood is evidenced the promise of forgiveness.

Today... is not compassion still shining in His eyes?

Tomorrow... is not love still flowing in His tears? 

Coming days... is not forgiveness still promised in His blood?

Forever and forever, is not salvation still calling in God's heart, beckoning all to come?

If salvation for the lost is eternal, then eternal is salvation for the wayward.

For He died for the unbeliever then, so shall His death be for the unbeliever ever after. 

... even the sin of unbelief is already forgiven; for in unbelief they know not what they do.

...wiping his tears away

All will be saved, not apart from the cross of old,

but only through His son.

For He will be made known, and all in Him will know.

One by one the heart of stone,

shall crumble from mercy, dissolve by love, the child within cries for the long embrace.

Love is unmeasured by time, untethered in space, the lamp held high hunts not renegades,

but searches for lost sons.

In this I know, a father's heart, bleeds a river that mends not 'less made whole;

and a God who drowns, so darkness may fade, and tears He wipes away,

is a burning heart that lights the lamp, awaiting the last son 'til the dawn of day

...wiping his tears away.

A rose and a dove

This is the story of a rose and a dove.

Once upon a time there was a magical gardener who tended on a field of rose bushes. The
gardener cared for the young plants full of promising buds until one day, when the sun
came up, all the flowers rushed to bloom, filling the garden with colors of crimson, gold
and lavender.

That is…all but one. On its thorn-covered stems there was only a single bud; it did not
open to the warmth of daylight but remained shy, aloof and alone from the frantic show
of beauty and glory around. No one paid much attention to this frail, unassuming rose to
be, but the gardener still lavished his attention on it, hoping it will open its heart to the
desires of the world.

Yet the life within remained quiet until midnight when darkness stole the light. It was
then that, while others slept, the lone rose bud opened its petals and blossomed into a
brilliant white bloom, revealing the vision and grace that was hidden from the world.
Just as quickly though it withered and died…for it is not of this world, until the morning
break when it was miraculously transformed into a pure white dove and flew up into the
sky, wherever it went the colors of the rainbow followed.

Eventually, the rest of the roses – even the most beautiful -- died and returned to the
gray brown of earth, But the white dove kept soaring into the heavens, for it is the colors
of radiance that belong to the realm above, free to joyfulness and freed from pain, but
today and tomorrow chooses again to return, giving warmth to the world and inspiring
light in our hearts.

And the gardener is pleased…

passion of Christ

"...He took up our pain, He bore our suffering; He was pierced for our transgressions, 

   He was crushed for our iniquities..."

Isaiah 53: 4,5

True love is that unknown pain in heart, 

pure faith is found in unsuspecting sob;

God's heart beats in silent weep of faith, 

His love flows in each lonesome teardrop.

The Man He chose

The mind of love calls man to choose, the heart of God in man He chose.

By freedom away from Him stray to. in sin will the door of our hearts close .

Deaf to the life from above in grace, blind to the path of destruction of.

Yet...

His life for us shall not forsake, in love the choice of God not part.

Many may still stray afar, but all shall come home by the Man He chose.

Amen

Come to know me

Man says, "Convert first, then you may be saved."

God says, "You are saved, then by grace come to know me."

Christ died at a time and place not full of holiness but full of sin. He chose to die for us at the darkest moment of man, not when he is at his shiny best. He died without being asked and without being known, yet we are all first saved and now, one by one, come to know the depth of His love...Amen

James

manifest justice of grace

In the gospel we are no longer justified by law (obedience and righteous living) but by the free flowing grace of Jesus Christ. This is true not only for the receiving of salvation, but even more so the continuation of our spiritual journey in Christ. It is therefore a denial of the word and will of God to say faith in grace is right, but that one must also heed the justice of God (law) by personal holiness.

Romans 3:23-28 (NIV) says, "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished. He did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law."

The Scripture plainly says in this and all context: grace IS our justification. God's just righteousness is demonstrated by the atonement of grace, and we are only to receive justification by faith in His shed blood, not just in the forgiveness of past sins, but the washing away imputation of sin (and punishment thereof) in the continual present (and forever); and that so long as we hold on to faith in only being justified by grace no condemnation of sin shall come upon our hearts -- even still in sin. And in such the temptation of sin shall lose its grip on our souls.

Is this making light of sin? Certainly not! But it is the wisdom of God to confound the "wise" that through forgiveness of sin is the power over sin. And faith is released even against man's common sense that when our eyes are upon the grace and truth of Jesus Christ holiness is ours by the spirit alive inside; but woe to those remain in fear of sinning (and pride in obedience), for by observing the law is their faith made void, and no more justified freely by His grace but only the curse of the law from which the bondage there is no escape!

True right living only comes by right believing (faith in the truth of the gospel). We all should live righteously -- but not by the demand of justice in observing the law -- but the indwelling holy spirit invited by faith. So then no more reminders of God's Old Testament blood justice but only the preaching of eternal forgiveness by the new blood of Jesus Christ, and conviction of righteousness by the holy spirit to live out not ours, but His life of everlasting grace! Amen

James

power, healing, joy, freedom

Everything starts with the spirit, then manifest in the physical.

As a believer...

Our power doesn't come from confessing of sins, but the conviction of our righteousness in Christ.

Our healing does not come from pleading for God's mercy, but in claiming our redemption in grace.

Our joy does not come from serving the Lord, but by our receiving the first outpouring of His love.

Our freedom does not come from obedience to Him, but by faith in the covenant of His forgiveness. 

Cross of Israel

What does it mean to rest in Christ...

Numbers chapter 1 and 2 describes the way tribes of Israel were to set up camp around the tabernacle. God gave Moses specific direction on how His people was supposed to settle between travels (rest). The tribe of Levi was to surround the tabernacle, and from it the remaining twelve tribes were to set camp in the four directions.

Even though God gave His people the law, grace is the heart of God He intents for them. As the Israelite wandered in the wilderness for 40 years the cross remained their rest. Many think of the camp as a square, but due to the uneven numbers of people in each tribe assigned to the four sides it was much more likely formed as a cross with the numbering similar to the measurement of its arms.

Chuck Misler gave a detailed explanation for this configuration at the following link:

http://ldolphin.org/camp.html

Even though God didn't say to form a cross, the command was for three tribes each to set camp at the east, west, north and south directions from the tabernacle. But if they were to line up forming a square, only four tribes would have actually been lined up with it as instructed, with the rest at an odd angle.

The only way for all to be exactly in line as according to plan was to use the width or length of the Levi's camp as limits of their camp ground border on one side, and just keep extending further out until each one is settled. In such a way they couldn't help but form a cross as shown in the diagram.

And as it should be for God to confound the wise in this manner. The people were to camp facing the tabernacle with the standard (tribal flag) of Judah, Reuben, Ephraim and Dan (respectively Lion, Ox, Man and Eagle) at the head of the lineup. They were camped facing the center of the cross where God resides -- the heart of Jesus Christ. However, this leaves them vulnerable to attacks.

Any other large group according to worldly wisdom would have camped in a square facing out, as this is the most effective pattern and arrangement of protection. Yet God says to not look outside but look in to guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23) with eyes only on Christ. He will protect us where we let go of vigilance and care, where we take attention away from our own work only to trust His son, and by faith know He has already defeated our enemies of sin and Satan.

And so it was that when King Balak asked the prophet Balaam to curse the people of Israel (Numbers 22-24) God put into his mouth words of no condemnation but only blessing on Jacob and Israel. Why? Because they were protected by the cross of Jesus Christ. When Balaam saw the camp from the top of three mountains he saw only the cross, and that is how God sees His people -- resting inside the cross. As such He sees no iniquity (sin) in Jacob and no perverseness (sorrow) in Israel because God sees only the cross, the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.

Was the Israelite perfect people? Not a chance! They boasted of their obedience yet continued in sin. But time after time, victory after victory, they were protected by the cross, the pre-incarnate grace; and they were also blessed by God as He sees them "... spread before me like palm groves, like gardens by the riverside. They are like tall trees planted by the LORD, like cedars beside the waters." And only until they took their eyes off God to worship their own idolatrous self-righteousness did the LORD rain down His wrath. 

Are we His people? If so then we also rest according to His command, facing only the heart of Christ, seeing only the true tabernacle, the throne of grace. Though sin is in our flesh we are made new by the spirit, and God sees no more sin in us according to the blood of His son, the riches of His grace. And only when we believe it so that the curse of the law (Galatians 3: 10-14) shall not descend upon us, and the blessing of grace showers down like manna from heaven.

Are you in Christ? If so then know that God sees no more iniquity in you, and removes all sorrow from your heart. In the darkest hours of your night on earth know that the golden veil of the cross rests silently upon you as you rest in His sleep, a heavenly dream from long ago when darkness covered the deep waters, and light was brought forth... He then awakes in you as you awake, precious star of morning glory -- for God only dreams in truth. Amen

James

Trail of blood inside

I have so much love, yet feel so much pain;
sun is in my heart, but darkness fills my eyes.
  

the suffering I caused, the bitterness remain.

felt every moment the hearing of His sighs.

I need precious wisdom, yet seek not the sane;

joy is in my heart, but hear of distant cries.

slept but not awaken, His face streaked with rain;
how long is forever? A day in love that ties.

Who needs so much love? An empty pictures frame.

life is in my heart, but death redeems all lies.

All I need is love, a rainbow colored chain;

until snow falls silent on the trail of blood inside.

Promised in a cut

your tears are treasured pearls that redeem my sadness,
do not despair for me...it is mine alone.

your gentleness is sweet embrace that my heart craves
do not come inside...offer only a song.

there is joy in pain, true life flows in blood,
love is in the color of red, promised in a cut...

my home in this wilderness is found in a wordless caress,
do not forget me...child from mother torn.

Outstreched arms of Christ

Can we find Jesus in the Old Testament? Yes and yes! He appears everywhere though concealed for the glory of God! Jesus is on the mind of Father God since the beginning of creation, only hidden until His time on earth to walk that lonely path. Yet how traces of heaven on earth never fade from the lineage of His birth, and lives on in the lore of the Israelite even unbeknownst to them. And such a long shadow the cross cast upon the chosen people of both before and after Calvary to announce that salvation begins and ends in Christ -- for all who see the bronze serpent see not death.

And by His dying grace is born, the life substantiated in death by death -- shadow of law, purposed by God for eternal redemption. Such glorious resurrection is symbolized in the intersection of God and man by way of a simple two-beamed cross. How assured are we that in the story of man (the holy Bible) Jesus stands at the center of time and middle of earth, with His arms outstretched to reach into both past and future as He did on that beginning tree of life, gathering all under His wings of refuge -- Jews and Gentiles, believers and unbelievers, sinners and saints -- until the end of days.

Every last sheep shall turn for home in his own time, by his own choice; as the irresistible grace shines in his heart the light from even a single facet of diamond in truth -- the altogether lovely and ever beautiful Jesus Christ, He is the holy fire burning through all facades of pride and ignorance, but also a soothing voice like the sound of many waters saying, "Come home with me." For the chosen of God is not a few but one -- Christ -- first fruit of many that, if God find Him acceptable, all shall experience His grace. God's choice is never a compromise but resolute certainty, never some but all or nothing! Amen

Stay tuned for the cross of Israel that inspired this writing.

James

My reply to a young man

I would like to share my reply (from a few weeks back) to a young brother who asked for my explanation on matthew 25: 31-46. I am truly gratified for his comment that "...after reading your emails I begin to understand grace in a deeper way and I feel so much happier!"

There is nothing wrong with feeling free and joyful only in the pure grace of our Lord, and in fact it is exactly from such a place in God's heart we have the security and power to walk out the holiness He intends all along. Contrary to many who believe that grace without work of the law leads to spiritual laziness and irresponsibility, we need to free all believers -- especially the young people! -- from the bondage of condemnation, guilt, and shame so inextricably associated with traditional church teachings. 

Dear ...

Thank you for the kind comment! I try to share the revelation of the gospel as much as possible, and from a different point of view that focuses on the grace of Christ. It is something I feel lacking in much of today's teachings, which center on man's role that is based on a religious tradition. True Christianity is about our relationship with Christ from beginning to end. Yet so few stay in that pure joy of first receiving His grace, but by the continuous preaching of guilt and condemnation are inevitably pulled back into the worship by man's work that robs of the peace and enjoyment He dearly wants for us.

Regarding Matthew 25: 31-46, the wording of "hell" certainly puts fear into a believer not wanting to be a goat, but of which classification on the judgment day he cannot be certain of. And it is a misinterpretation of such passages that puts him under bondage, and misleads in a belief that salvation can only be more assured by "doing certain things" such as what Jesus describes in these verses. But that becomes fruits of work and not of faith, and the motivation not of genuine charity but much more in self-preservation. Jesus will see through that charade though innocent from the false teaching of law, leaving the poor believer in a state of confusion.

Some say this particular passage is for unbelievers when they are being judged because neither group seems to have a clue what Jesus was referring to. But many also see it as for Christians who love God but neglect his fellow men. The anger and admonishing of Jesus in many of the parables and direct accusations are made toward the pharisees, who represent the attitude of self-righteousness and contempt/indifference towards the poor and needy, which are two sides of the same coin. It is a sad truth that loving God (of the worshipful kind) is natural, but loving man (in a godly way) is counter to the carnal nature unless our hearts are truly moved and transformed by the gentle warmth of Christ, and understanding how much His love shines in charity and forgiveness.

The church today is still full of the seeds of Pharisees. These Jesus will deny knowing. But it is not entirely their fault but for the traditional teachings passed down through generations. Although each believer is responsible for rightly dividing the word of God, and to search the heart of Christ in spite of the weight of so much counter-grace doctrines forced upon them. It is only when we are relieved of the shackles of fear and obedience to the requirement of law that one is able to receive the true light of the gospel and the life of Christ living in us. The holy spirit is frustrated by our clinging to the law, yet most Sundays we sit at the pew such message reinforces the bondage.

Of great importance is the separation of sin from the sinner. God hates sin, chief (and root) of which is self-righteousness (pride), but He loves the sinner so much that He is willing to die for each and every one! Our repentance is not to turn away from sin but from pride, which keeps us separate from God even while professing belief. Every sin God will take away (burn), which is not to say He will destroy man but only to liberate His children from the influence and accusation of sin. Judgment is nothing but separating one from another, and God's justice is for us even it is against sin; for to enter the Kingdom of God we must be pure and sanctified. Therefore the work of the holy spirit in us is to cleanse us, and on the day of the judgment God's own loving fire will cleanse those who had not yet received such cleansing. But worry not, this is not being sent to hell to burn forever as punishment (Greek: Kolasis, meaning discipline; and from root Kolazo, which is pruning in this context), but for a time (age, but mistranslated as eternal) the discipline (certainly not pleasant if one is not first willing or understanding His will) of God's love works to burn away all fear and pride to prepare man a joyful return to His bosom.

As we have children, even when they do wrong we do not turn away but love them still more, so our God who is love defined will not leave nor forsake us living in sin. Such is the love man has never known but is the very power that raises us from the dead, and gives us eternal life -- all because He laid down His own on the cross and washed our feet with His blood. Amen

James

morning dew, morning star, morning glory

When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior. "But LORD," Gideon asked, "how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." The LORD answered, "I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together." Gideon replied, "If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me.  Judges 6:12, 15-17

look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said. And that is what happened. Gideon rose early the next day; he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water. Then Gideon said to God, "Do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece. This time make the fleece dry and the ground covered with dew. That night God did so. Only the fleece was dry; all the ground was covered with dew.  Judges 6:37-40

I often say,"See Jesus in the scriptures, especially in the Old Testament." Many dismiss such endeavor as mere personal revelation that may warm the heart, but should not be considered on par with the important doctrines of God's truth, which is "clearly" delineated in the commandments and direct teachings.

However, the truth a mind cannot readily comprehend shines directly in the heart. Jesus is the truth of grace unsearchable, not to be understood but only satisfies as cool water to parched lips. The soul is desperate and impatient for relief not quenched by logic but passion, and the holy spirit enters not through an open mind but tear-filled eyes beholding the glory and beauty of Christ.

Why is it even in believing we are weak? It is only that we see ourselves in sin and not Jesus through grace. The Good Book beckons us with its poetry in words of love -- a love letter from above. And Love cries out to be heard, to be seen, felt...and be needed. When we journey through the scriptures old and new, glimpses of Jesus and His love are revealed to a searching heart. For it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to search it out. (Proverbs 25:2) 

And when we see Jesus He always brings hopeful encouragement and promise of victory. Though we think of ourselves weak and incapable, the Lord lifts us up and pronounces us courageous even before the battle -- for He is with us no matter the depth of despair. And it is not just by the words, though sufficient, but in the giving of His very life for us the shadow of which is found in all of Bible. By laying down His body Jesus now lives in us -- at the invitation of hearts baptized by blood. The Bible is a book of life -- His life -- not to be read and learned, but ingested in all our senses. And when we do so invincibility is ours as God is invincible.

In the story of Gideon, he doubted his ability even in the pronouncement of the Angel or the Lord (Jesus). Yet Christ remains patient in assuring Gideon of His promise while being questioned from the lad's weak faith. Contrary to opinions that God is grieved by our unbelief, and angers in being tested, He is ever patient and understanding of our condition and need; even so in mercy He became flesh to demonstrate such lavish love on the cross, for by the cross we are assured of every heavenly thing.

Our Saviour Jesus Christ is seen in the fleece filled with morning dew on dry ground (the world scorched of spirit), and just as in that black evening of Calvary God hung on a tree, gave up His spirit for the world, and became dry, yet quenched all of earth with His dew come morning. And He is that bright morning star becoming dark and fell to the ground, giving light to the world and bringing life -- the Zoe life of God who finds strength in the weak, wisdom in the foolish, and reminds all who believe to be of good courage, for Christ is with him in battle of few against many.

No argument for God's loving plan ever needs to be made. All I seek is to see Jesus giving of Himself, over and over, just to carry me in His willing arms... and the warmth felt in the deep of my heart reminds that He is already in me. In the moonless night let us search the coming day, and may sweet dew fill our eyes and worship be in our mouths, for glory be to Him who lives in the scarlet treasure of morning kings. Amen

James

justice of love

Justice is not separate from love, but only found and lives in love, for justice dies apart from love, yet it dies even for the love that lays down His life, and in the dying love is found all the justice of God's forgiveness. Amen

I will embrace you

"If you are dirty I will wash you; if you are naked I will clothe you ; if you are cold I will embrace you; I will never leave nor forsake you!"

 

 

loving justice

Many love the holy justice of God, but believe not that justice is His love manifesting.

insidious pride

The most insidious pride is in one's self-perceived humility,
the most shameless boast is in loudly confessing of one's sin.

Is Gop pro life?

The Bible is first and foremost the truth of God, and the truth is a book of life, for God IS the very life! And if God is in sovereign control, then life WILL redeem death -- not some, but ALL, and by the blood of the very God Himself, Jesus Christ, glory be to Him the perfect one in whom is accomplished the perfect work of eternal salvation! Amen

Answer to "Are lukewarm Christians saved?"

Dear Ted,

Hope you are well. What you are asking is the crux of what I have been trying to accomplish by all the writings on grace and the rest only possible from it.

God had provided salvation for all on the cross -- believers and unbelievers. And it is true that we all must believe in the salvation provided by grace in order to receive it, for if one does not want it, believe it and claim it, God is certainly not going to force it on us. But just because we tarry does not mean God runs out of patience, sets a deadline and punishes us to burn in eternal fire. Like the ever-shining sun, the warmth and and patience of God will melt all hearts through revelation of His mercy, justice and glory in due time according to our choices and His timing. Not one will be left behind -- salvation is assured.

And such certainty is by the work accomplished on the cross and nothing else -- not even our faith, which is only a part of repentance from self-effort into full reliance on grace. The sooner we proclaim such faith the sooner we can receive and enjoy the peace and rest of imputed righteousness His blood purchased for us. Yet it is not faith that keeps us saved but continually His grace. So don't worry daily about if you have done enough or have faith enough to maintain good standing in God's eyes, for we count for nothing but through the pleasure He finds in Jesus Christ, in whom we reside and who lives in us.

Not knowing the full extend of grace does not void salvation; but it does rob a believer the deep enjoyment of rest in Christ. If one constantly feels like he needs to prove his worth and faith to God there is no rest, and it is in fact evidence of a lack of faith. Yet God does not count that against him, but still receives him. It only grieves the Father's heart that the son is still fearful and not assured of His complete love. When the lost son returned to the father's house he did not have the sincerest of intentions nor complete trust in the father's forgiveness. It was only when he was at the end of his ropes that he remembered his father. In all the rehearsed speech about doing wrong his heart was not in it but only as a way to persuade the father to take him back. Yet the father overlooked all that charade from mistrust and welcomed the son back in a demonstration of true love and the attendant forgiveness even undeserving by worldly standard.

That is the love of our Heavenly Father! Fear not that you are not good enough, for Jesus Christ is good enough! Jesus said that if only we have faith like a mustard seed even the mountains will move. He is not asking for "great faith" in us, but just the tiniest bit. Mustard seed is so tiny it is almost invisible, yet that is all God requires of us. The power to move mountains is not in us but in Christ, so we must believe the ever important work of salvation is not by us but by Christ. All we need to latch on to is the belief that He died for us to save us. Even if still incredulous in the heart, just the saying of such belief is good enough and be counted as faith by God.

And the only two incidences Jesus praised man for having great faith were the Roman Centurion and the Syrophoenician woman who believed that Jesus is able and willing to do what they asked. Aside from the faith they claimed for what was still unseen, the only common denominator between these two individuals was that they were both gentiles who were not aware of the the Jewish laws. This tells us that in order for faith in grace to flourish we must first remove the doubts created by law (what we should do) from our minds and hearts. This is explained clearly in Romans 7 and 8.

As said in my last reply, a lukewarm Christian is one who continues to hold on to both law and grace, thinking that they still have to do their part in order to maintain salvation and blessing. Well-intended they may be, this is exactly what Jesus warns of us about when rebuking the Pharisees' prideful attitudes in their own righteousness. Grace is thus forfeited when we try to do good works instead of resting in the living work of Christ to bear good fruit.

Rest assured in your salvation, for that is the purpose of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. If one calls oneself a Christian, it is an expressed belief in the work of Christ -- salvation. To doubt one's salvation is to disclaim one's Christian faith. If you believe in Jesus Christ as your savior, it is evidence enough of faith that you are saved! Isn't that simple and such good news? Amen!

Be well and God bless!