Posted by Dena on December 23, 2003, at 9:30:02
In reply to Thanks for clarifying this..., posted by Tovah on December 22, 2003, at 22:34:18
Tovah -
I like that saying, "We know where the Spirit is, but not where He is not." I've heard it before, from my priest, & it's one of the aspects of faith that I've learned since embracing the ancient path. It's black & white in God's eyes only; but for the rest of us, it remains a mystery.
I suppose we used the term "unsaved" as a holdover from our Protestant days. The people we're praying for are those who profess to not know Him, & so we pray for their salvation. But, for those of us who do know Him, we continue to pray for our salvation as well. I no longer ascribe to the belief "once saved, always saved". It's a lifelong process. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Shalom, Dena
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