I'm 13 and I have felt the need to come to God . I don't go to church but I also feel closer to God in his creation! but I believe and I have started reading the Bible and I think you so much amber 🙏❤️ . I just started coming here and you make my sundays great . Sorry I'm late!
I grew up in church and was very sheltered until highschool. That’s when I started to stray away from it. I came back to Christ after I graduated but, there’s nothing else out there. I learned that very quick. Life is just not worth living w/o Christ being the center. It’s incredibly lonely! Loved today’s message! 🤍
Thanks, Amber, for discussing a difficult topic. I agree with you. James 2:26 says, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." Actions must back up our words. That only happens with a humble, willing, and obedient heart. I enjoy your Sunday morning words of wisdom. Keep them coming.
wow, Amber! this might possibly be one of your most important messages you've shared. Full of scriptural truths and your words being led by the Holy Spirit. Gently, lovingly but also truthfully.
We spend so much time working trying to make a living and forget to actually live. Dont let good things pass up. Yall are awesome. Stay blessed and great Sunday. Yee Yee
I agree. Sometimes it's hard to stop and small the roses but then God does something to help with that. This happened when we lost power and my family and I actually had some good family times when we spent time talking to each other because we couldn't do much of anything else.
You brought sunshine into my day! I have often questioned as to whether or not I am truly saved. I made a profession of faith at age 9, but until Oct 4th of 1998 did I become sold out to Christ. I will be 75 this year...it took a lot of knocks and bangs to get my heart right!
Morning! Love ya Amber!! I thought about Riv yesterday we are digging new water lines out through the field and to the arena. Kids were covered in mud and dirt Rollin down rock piles. We just laughed. We both commented on how Riv would be right there with them. Think of you all everyday. Much love!!!!
My favorite is Bible study , I'm not very educated but I was raised up in Church, due to a car accident this is as close to church as I get So thank you for the lessons. Sorry for y'alls lost. I watch my parents when we lost their bady ,my little brother due to a motorcycle accident. It was very hard on them and my Ma, whom was very faithful lost her faith for several years. But her and Pa, attend regular now. Thank you again and God bless you and your family.
Something I learned from watching The Smiths and Arise is to stay in the moment not worry about things that are ahead of us because God already knows. I pray more each day and to have more patience with people and things so I thank you for that ❤️❤️
Good word Amber. I dont do this very often but I ask for prayer today. My wife has been hurting in her side for a few months not. Not the gall bladder or liver and she goes in for a colonoscopy tomorrow and I just hope and pray we finally get answers and some sort of treatment to take the pain away. My God is a big God and has a mighty healing hand and power.
God bless you and your wife. I pray that an answer to the pain is quickly found and that God guides the doctors with a plan for complete healing and freedom from pain. 🙏💕🙏
Amber, I heard a gospel singer say one time that you can have "head" knowledge of salvation but until it becomes "heart" knowledge and is applied (believed) in your heart you will then be truly changed! I love your Arise with Amber and your whole family and y'all are in my prayers! 🙏🎉💕
Totally agree. I have a very similar testimony friend. It was after the passing of my mom. I thought I was saved at 8 but truly lived in sin most of my life without having Christ in mind. Forever changed now and continue to press forward in great faith after my truly receiving Christ into my heart June 2020, now 35 years old. ❤ Ignited a passion for God that I never expected. I can't go a day without his word or exercising my faith in him.. Love your testimony. Thank you for sharing.
Amber, that was so encouraging to hear! I have a similar testimony! I thought I was saved as a young child, but I was still doing my own thing, at age 17 I confessed my sin and gave my life to the Lord completely! This channel is such a breath of fresh air, in a world of ungodly celebrities and false teachers! Thank you!
@@TheSmithsTV Bless you, Amber for your words in today's Arise. For I believe in what you said, about how just cuz we may be saved, doesn't mean we can go on sinning and not repent for it, or change our ways. Cuz to me, that would be like taking for granted The Lord's sacrifice in all that Jesus went thru to save us in the first place. It would be kind of like, a misbehaving sibling, where one sibling "broke the vase", for example, yet instead of taking personal responsibility for "breaking the vase", knowing we'd be punished for it, we let the other sibling take the punishment, without a second thought or care that they got hurt and punished for our actions. I don't know, it seems like, if that was the case, then it would be like thumbing our nose at all Jesus went thru, and goes thru to save us, and bring us along on the path to God.
Have you ever considered doing a short morning podcast that gives a devotion for the day would love that and thank you for the great arise message God is Great
Salvation is a gift from God; unfortunately, not one everyone accepts. When you are truly following Christ, than you do His works; you follow His words. Yes, followers still sin, but when they do, they turn to Him and seek forgiveness and repent. Great episode. Great testimony. Bless you for being such an inspiration. ❤️🦋🙏
Thanku so much for the beautiful uplifting words ..you are a beautiful soul wishing you an your gorgeous family a beautiful blessed week much love an god bless x
Amber, Thank you so much for starting this segment on the Smiths. I have been a country music fan all my life and worked in the music business for almost 40 years. I know that life very well. I want to take a minute to tell you that you literally saved me with this video from something I never thought would enter my mind. Doing harm to myself, That is hard to say but with COVID-19 I have not been able to get out of this dark place. I was angry at God and making excuses for why I needed to find fault with my life. As I watched your channel I came across the story of River which like most people I had heard on the news a few years back. I had not connected the dots that this was your family until 2:00 am when I was alone in my home office in complete despair. I watched maybe 50 of your families videos and then started to watch these "Arise With Amber" It changed me the moment I saw you pray at the beginning of this video. I have always loved the lord, but I was being tested. That is all gone now and I am born again in his spirit and I wanted to thank you for giving me that hope. I know this is a long one and you will likely not have time to read it but if you do please know that you do make a difference. Thank you Amber for making me see Jesus in my life again. I feel the burden has been lifted. I write quotes and working on a new book. This one is for you.: To Amber, Granger, London and Lincoln "It is easy to become cynical in a world that often seems to test us both mentally and physically, to challenge our beliefs and to set us on a course of personal and collective destruction. But it is my hope that despite all the negativity and adversity that surrounds us, we might rise above it all and greet each new day with a sense of optimism and hope. It has been said "There will be no crown bearers in heaven who are not cross bearers on earth." I am reminded of an old Chinese proverb that best describes these daily trials: "A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials" Adversity is a fact of life. It can't be controlled. What we can control however is how we react to it. After all the roots of a tree and its weakness are only revealed after the storm has passed! I am a tall oak, strong and sturdy and although sometimes battered and naturally pruned, I will live yet another span of time and give birth to yet another season of growth. ~ George Wheeler (Fitting for the moment)
I just want y’all to know, I’ve been going through a very hard time in my life and with abuse and all, and my parents the other day asked me who I wanted to be, and I proudly told them I want to be like Amber and Granger Smith. Y’all are great role models, and really helping me to look at things in a different perspective and stay in my walk with God. Thank you so much
I just found your channel. This happened to be my first video watched after seeing the KID and Granger video. I feel I was meant to hear your message. I lost my 23 year old son in 2017. To go through that struggle and come out the other side was difficult. I felt like I was being punished for something I did. I was angry at God for taking my son. It took me a while to process our loss and have faith again. I now know that the Lord is caring for my son now. My husband and I are strong and are never going to give up. We have 2 daughters in their 20's that we have to be here for. We are blessed and thankful to enjoy them. Thank you for your message. Bless you and your family.
I just saw this video (a year late) but I was raised in a church that did not believe in once saved, always saved, but I really think they believed that a person could “backslide” and go back to their old sinful ways and would need to confess their sins again to the Lord. I personally believe that we cannot lose our salvation but we do need to confess our sins daily to the Lord. We all fall short, but we all, as believers, have one common goal and that is to live with Christ in heaven one day. God bless you Amber. I really enjoy your Sunday devotionals. Keep up the good work for Christ.
Girl this was for me today if Nobody else ♥ For some time now I've thought about....even doubted my salvation 😢 Ik my actions speak to my walk but salvation assurance Isn't easy for me Thx for your wonderful analogies and Scriptures today 👍 I'm Still praying for y'all and your family's success finding your new lifepath 😘
I’m always glad I wake up on Sunday mornings to see amber beautiful face and family arise with amber is truly amazing always great way to start the week
Love this!! I was 14 or 15 when I thought I was saved. I really wanted to be but I let the ways of the world influence me. It wasn’t until 2 years ago at 45, when my marriage came crashing down, that I realized I was never truly saved. Luckily through our faith, God restored our marriage. For me that’s when my heart was truly transformed. I know now I am save because of how differently I see things now. This was a great message!! Thank you! Thank you to your family for your openness about your faith and your struggles. You have been a great example for me to follow.
Hi Amber thank you for another great lesson. I'm starting a new job tomorrow and I was wondering if you could pray for me and that everything goes well
Boy you hit the nail on the head this morning Amber!!! I can tell that you crave spiritual food and you also crave giving it. AlLL scripture is inspired from God and beneficial for teaching and setting matters straight. Thanks for another wonderful episode Amber and prayers to yall daily !!!
I love John 14:6. I'm doing church online right now. Thank you Amber! You help me keep my faith going strong when I can get to church. God bless The Smiths!! And everyone else that subscribed. Spread the word of God always
Such beautiful words this morning, from such a beautiful soul.♥️ . Thank you Amber you always make my Sunday morning with your kind heart ♥️ until next Sunday morning have a blessed day ♥️🎈🙏🏻🦋☮️🚜⚡️🌈🦖
Another beautiful Arise! Love, love, love!! No doubt God speaks through you Amber. Have a blessed day everyone. Live for today. I pray your eyes and hearts are open to see and receive His blessings! 🙏🤍🦋⚡🎈
I did the same thing when I was 14. I heard the preacher repeatedly say the son of God died for my sin and I struggled with the son part wanting to know if he was God. Any time I asked I got more confused because they didnt let me think it was. They kept saying he is the son of God! Never did they say he was God in the flesh. I say this because I believed he died for me but confusion came. Confusion is of the devil. He took me a drift. Wisdom is: becoming knowledgeable! When you know something it is now wisdom. I struggled even to this day was I saved??? I believe I was, I had no knowledge of some of what it all meant. As the Holy Spirit built my knowledge My eyes would open to even more and that is knowledge becoming wisdom. That is the old person leaving as the new man is put on. The new man is the wisdom. Full of knowledge. This is why I continually learn, grow, and that brings wisdom. The Lord said suffer the children to come. Allow them. When you’re a child, you aren’t all understanding and all knowing. I came I said I accept him, but then as I grew I didn’t stay in the word and I got entangled by the weeds, it chocked me, and when I thirsted again for the living water, I blossomed and will continue to blossom until he comes for me. He knows his. So I believe I was saved. I just had no knowledge, and knowledge grows by his word and wisdom filled me which is my daily walk. No one fed me, I didnt eat, I perceived right from wrong, and carried on, but the Lord drew me! I became wiser, and his seed sprang forth! His seed was always there but was not fed or watered. He was and is alive. He was always in me since that day I believed. I just didn’t understand it completely. Thats just how I see it.
With all due respect, have you considered 2 Peter 2:20-22 and Ezekiel 18:20-26? God's Word will never contradict itself, because God is not the author of confusion (See 1 Corinthians 14:33). God bless you, my brother!
Amber thank you for your responding to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to lead you to open up these scriptures for people to explore their commitment. Your voice is so pleasant to listen to, have a great week.
I asked God this question some time ago, I cant say I heard his voice, but I do believe he led me to the same conclussion as yours. Once youre truly saved, nothing will take it away.
Amber this old lady really enjoys Arise. This hit on my prayers every day. My kids and grandkids all think they are ok and will go to heaven when they die. But their fruits don’t show it. The hardest people to lead to the Lord are those that believe they are ok. I am sharing this to FB. there are so many that need to see this. Thank you for sharing God’s love
Lord thank you for using Amber as your vessel to deliver this message to me today. You know how I have struggled with this and your words through her brought me do much clarity and peace. Thank You for using Amber to reach out to others. Love ya Lord😊
This was very helpful. The comparison between a husband and wife and how it’s one thing to commit but then there’s the living it out, which either validates the vows or we break covenant. Great example!! ❤❤
The late Adrien Rogers said that being saved does not prevent us from sinning. Being saved means we will no longer be able to enjoy our sins. So if you can still sin and enjoy those sins as you did before you were saved........you are not saved. Sinning after you are saved does NOT feel good. The feeling ranges from discomfort to full on pain, sickness and misery. It can literally drive you crazy and into a seriously depressed state. Good job with this Amber!
I have a very similar story. I thought I was saved but I was living in sin... When I was in my 20's a pastor challenged my salvation. I set out to prove him wrong. I ended up repenting and finding God.
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️Amen 🙏Amen 🙏 Sooo Much WISDOM .🙏Amen 🥰. A lot of Power in these Words ! You are doing anAmazing job Mrs.Smith . Wow. Love it Thank you for doing this !!! I pray for you and your family daily n when I watch I feel little Man smiling so huge from ear to ear n sending so much support n love to u all. Xoxo. Good things Great things keep ARISING from ur hard work n Faith. 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for using your platform in this way. There are many good Christian TH-camrs that rarely speak of Christ. Thank you for boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When your ear stopped up and you couldn’t hear .. I believe it was the devil trying to distract you from delivering Gods word! Someone needed to hear Gods message and praise the Lord you were able to preserve bring Gods word through! Amen!
Bless you for your conviction of truly being saved or not. I love the marriage analogy which is very relatable. I also said Yes to Jesus in my teen years but it wasn’t until I was 40 with so much brokenness and pain that I surrendered from living for myself and turned to live for Jesus. His Grace has transformed my heart, healed, set me free, and empowered me NOT to live in sin. However it is an ongoing process of walking in faith and growing in Jesus. ❤️❤️❤️
Asking for prayers for our friend’s daughter Lauren who suffered a brain aneurysm during pregnancy and had a stroke after delivering her first baby, daughter Lake a few weeks ago. She is still in the hospital and every moment is day to day right now. They will be transferring Lauren to Shirley Ryan Rehab in Chicago in the next few weeks along with her family who will be staying at an apartment nearby. Please pray for Lauren, Lake, her husband, and parents, along with the doctors nurses and therapists that will be rehabilitating her. Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏻
Congratulations on your pregnancy. God is so good!! I know the journey wasn’t an easy one for your family but know he feels the love within your family and he CHOSE Your family because of it! ❤️ You’re a beautiful soul! 🎀 And to comment on your message today- I completely agree that you're supposed to say your vows and live by those spoken words. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't. I'm single for this reason. I want someone who will want me and only me. Someone that will speak those vows and keep their eyes on OUR JOURNEY, not focus their eyes outside the windows of the strong foundation we build.
I'm so glad that Dutch introduced me to your family video channels. You are such a blessing I had my church this morning on free conference and then I am blessed by Arise. Your family is such a blessing.
You share your faith and the Word in an amazing way - from your heart and soul. You touch us all and help us all move closer to the light and love of Christ. Thank you, Amber.
I totally agree! The key word is TRULY. Some think they were saved but actually got caught up in an emotional moment and really didn’t understand what it meant. To say that one can lose their salvation is saying that Christ’s death on the cross was not enough. We know that is not true. It is not by our works but only by His sacrifice and our belief and acceptance. Belief alone is not enough. Satan believes, he knows but will not be entering the kingdom of heaven.
I thank you for your words. I know when I was first saved it was in my head where I spoke the words but my actions did not always follow my words. Today I am truly saved because my actions and words match.
If I may comment from the Scriptures on your comment... Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10 tell us "the dead know not any thing ... neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. ... There is no knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave". Many believe that when a person dies they go directly to heaven (or, God have mercy - to hell). But the Bible doesn't teach this. As Solomon - the wisest man that ever lived - clearly stated above, when a person dies, he has no more thoughts and nothing to do with this earth any longer by God's grace and mercy. Think of it like this, if someone close to you passed and then your life took a terrible turn and lots of misery came your way, how much joy and happiness would your deceased loved one have witnessing your suffering? Think of the opposite too. If a person lived a godly life for most of their days, but made some bad decisions from which they never had time to confess because of their untimely death, is it a loving God who would sentence that person to an eternity of torture? The God that I serve - the God of the Bible - would NEVER do such a thing. That would make Him far more evil than Satan! The Bible teaches that death is a sleep - a peaceful, dreamless sleep. At the resurrection of the righteous when Jesus comes again (which is soon!), scripture says: "and the dead in Christ shall rise first" (1 Thess. 4: 16). What sense does it make if the righteous dead are already in heaven to have them stuffed back into the grave so they can be resurrected and return to heaven??? It doesn't. Further, Rev. 22:12 tells us that when Jesus returns "His reward is with Him". His reward is everlasting life, or everlasting punishment. No where in scripture does it say that a person goes directly to heaven (or hell) at death. Want further scriptural evidence? Read what is said of (King) David in the New Testament. Of all the Bible personalities that we expect to make it into heaven, David would certainly be among them, for the Bible refers to David as "a man after God's own heart". (See 1 Samuel 13:14 & Acts 13:22). But in this passage, Paul clearly states that "David is not yet risen into the heavens." (Acts 2:29, 34, 35). Also, on resurrection morning, when Mary Magdalene recognizes that she is speaking with her beloved Lord, she wants to hug Him, but Jesus says to her : "Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father" (John 20:17). Jesus died Friday afternoon and this was Sunday morning, and He says that even He has not yet gone to heaven. So the Bible makes it perfectly clear that the dead DO NOT communicate with the living. By the way, a reassuring footnote regarding hell: people do NOT suffer for ever. Most don't even suffer for a great length of time. Consider what Malachi prophesizes the righteous will do in the earth made new: "And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet" (Malachi 4:3). Ezekiel confirms this: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die." (Malachi 18:20). Even the beloved disciple, John, wrote in the most quoted scriptural verse in the Bible: "...that whosoever believeth in Him should not PERISH, but have everlasting life." (3:16). It is not the burning that is eternal - it is the final death experienced in the lake of fire that is eternal. (See Romans 6:23 The wicked suffer "death"; Psalms 37:20 will "perish"; Psalm 37:20 will "vanish away" + many, many more references!) Jude 1:7 compares hell to the "eternal fire" of Sodom and Gomorrah. Are Sodom and Gomorrah still burning today? NO. Neither will hell burn forever - but its results in destroying sin and the sinful will be forever. Praise God!
I so look forward to Sonday mornings with your sweet spirit Amber...love you sharing your experiences, and then backing them up w scriptures. Praying for you guys, just know you are an inspiration to so many... 💕 🦋
I’m new to the Christian faith. Only 2 1/2 years. I was raised Mormon and for the last 40 plus I knew nothing else. I’ve always had the question am I saved. Thank you so much for giving scripture references and clearing up some questions.
When I was 9 I thought I was saved just because I said the sinner’s prayer. My life never changed after that. But a few years ago when my life was falling apart and I looked back on my life, I was in agony and in total remorse about the way I handled my life, I realised that I wasn’t saved. I am 56 now and have been a true Believer for the past 3 years. Because I finally understood what it meant to be saved. I thought I had to get my act together before I came to God. Truth is God will meet you where you are and change you. Love watching you grow in your walk. God bless!
What a blessing to share the Lord with you each week. Congratulations on your wonderful news. God has given you a gift and I am so happy for you and your family.
I agree with you. We can only have one master Jesus or Satan. Life or death. Choose life choose Jesus. It is the most rewarding relationship you will have. Thank you for your stand with Jesus.
You, Granger and the kids are always in my prayers. I can’t believe it’s almost two years without your precious Riv. Love you guys and I’m so grateful for your videos.
So well said Amber! Get in God's word and seek His word for answers. A saving faith is a continuing faith! I knew that I wanted to "KNOW" that I was going to heaven, I didn't want to "HOPE" I was going to heaven. So, I knew I had to examine my heart and life and not "kidd myself"! There would be no sadder words to hear when I one day meet the Lord and for him to say "depart from me for I NEVER KNEW YOU"! So, yes, I examined myself and made sure of my salvation and I am continuing to follow HIM!
I believe that salvation comes to us at an early age as we understand His word. I believe that being saved is one thing and learning and walking in His word is another. The later is most important icontinue so that we grow closer to Him and understand His word.
God places a desire in our heart for all of Himself: God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit. He will continue to reveal all His attributes so we can see the fullness of Him. Seek him and you will find Him.
Thank you, Amber for inviting comments and thoughts. You mentioned that there are many differing ‘opinions’ on the internet regarding the truth of “once saved, always saved”. You are so very right on this point - but, as you and your listeners know, we don’t go to the internet for truth - we turn to God’s Word. Paul writes the this about the faithful followers in Berea: “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (Acts 17:11). So, like the Bereans, we must roll up our sleeves and set about searching the scriptures to find exactly what the truth is on such an important matter. And we must take care not to rest our conclusion on one or two scriptures which seems to agree with our preconceived notions. If we are to discover truth, we must go to all scripture on a topic and study out what God’s message is saying. Too many false doctrines have crept into churches because this practice has not been followed. You spoke in terms of being lost, being saved, and being truly saved, but the Bible does not give three categories. God’s Holy Word clearly speaks of only two conditions: everlasting life or perishing (See John 3:16); sheep and goats (See Matthew 25:31-46); wheat and tares (See Matthew 13:24-30), unjust/filthy versus the righteous/holy (See Revelation 22:11). Almost but not completely saved, means to be not almost but completely lost. There is no neutral territory. And the real question you raised was, “Once you are saved, are you saved forever?”. You gave many beautiful scriptural verses in your Arise message. I would like to draw your attention to two other passages which will, perhaps, answer the question clearly. Consider, if you will, Ezekiel 18:20-28 and 2 Peter 2:20-21. Both of these state unequivocally that if one turns away from righteousness that he will receive the reward of the wicked. Therefore, we must conclude that there is no such thing in the Word of God as unconditional election-once in grace, always in grace. May we all strive to be as the noble Bereans! God bless.
God bless you Amber and you're right my dad's been gone for close to 20 years and saying it is even harder than thinking about it cuz it's like yesterday for me I know he's in a better place but I still miss him God bless you girl I don't know how you get through what you get through other than to say that God Gets You Through It cuz he's carrying you when you can't make it through yourself God bless you girl and we're all praying for you
Our faith is continually challenged throughout our lives. If a time comes that one truly has a change in the heart, there is no more desire to do evil. Before that, we are introduced to the concept, but have not grasped that we are not capable of making the best choices for ourselves yet, that we want to choose His way, and will ask what his will is, and will work to create an environment where His will can be done more readily.
I'm 13 and I have felt the need to come to God . I don't go to church but I also feel closer to God in his creation! but I believe and I have started reading the Bible and I think you so much amber 🙏❤️ . I just started coming here and you make my sundays great . Sorry I'm late!
So so good. We cannot be plucked from his hands once we are his children.
I grew up in church and was very sheltered until highschool. That’s when I started to stray away from it. I came back to Christ after I graduated but, there’s nothing else out there. I learned that very quick. Life is just not worth living w/o Christ being the center. It’s incredibly lonely!
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Thanks, Amber, for discussing a difficult topic. I agree with you. James 2:26 says, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." Actions must back up our words. That only happens with a humble, willing, and obedient heart. I enjoy your Sunday morning words of wisdom. Keep them coming.
Beautifully said Amber. My kindred spirit couldn’t agree more. God Bless all those who watch this and comment. God loves you all!
wow, Amber! this might possibly be one of your most important messages you've shared. Full of scriptural truths and your words being led by the Holy Spirit. Gently, lovingly but also truthfully.
It took 20 years for me to come to this Truth. God bless for reveling it to others
We spend so much time working trying to make a living and forget to actually live. Dont let good things pass up. Yall are awesome. Stay blessed and great Sunday. Yee Yee
I agree. Sometimes it's hard to stop and small the roses but then God does something to help with that. This happened when we lost power and my family and I actually had some good family times when we spent time talking to each other because we couldn't do much of anything else.
I love John 10:28 & 29 for assurance. “No one will snatch them out of my hand”
You brought sunshine into my day! I have often questioned as to whether or not I am truly saved. I made a profession of faith at age 9, but until Oct 4th of 1998 did I become sold out to Christ. I will be 75 this year...it took a lot of knocks and bangs to get my heart right!
Morning! Love ya Amber!! I thought about Riv yesterday we are digging new water lines out through the field and to the arena. Kids were covered in mud and dirt Rollin down rock piles. We just laughed. We both commented on how Riv would be right there with them. Think of you all everyday. Much love!!!!
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My favorite is Bible study , I'm not very educated but I was raised up in Church, due to a car accident this is as close to church as I get So thank you for the lessons. Sorry for y'alls lost. I watch my parents when we lost their bady ,my little brother due to a motorcycle accident. It was very hard on them and my Ma, whom was very faithful lost her faith for several years. But her and Pa, attend regular now. Thank you again and God bless you and your family.
Wishing all my Arise Family a Beautiful Day. Thank you, Amber for another Beautiful Sunday. ❤️🎈🦋🙏🏻
Please pray for my family for we have had a loss in family this morning
May God keep you.
So sorry to hear that. 🙏🙏🙏
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Praying for your family.
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Once saved always saved 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Something I learned from watching The Smiths and Arise is to stay in the moment not worry about things that are ahead of us because God already knows. I pray more each day and to have more patience with people and things so I thank you for that ❤️❤️
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Good word Amber. I dont do this very often but I ask for prayer today. My wife has been hurting in her side for a few months not. Not the gall bladder or liver and she goes in for a colonoscopy tomorrow and I just hope and pray we finally get answers and some sort of treatment to take the pain away. My God is a big God and has a mighty healing hand and power.
Prayers going up for your wife.
God bless you and your wife. I pray that an answer to the pain is quickly found and that God guides the doctors with a plan for complete healing and freedom from pain. 🙏💕🙏
Praying for your wife and family. 🙏🙏🙏
Amber, I heard a gospel singer say one time that you can have "head" knowledge of salvation but until it becomes "heart" knowledge and is applied (believed) in your heart you will then be truly changed! I love your Arise with Amber and your whole family and y'all are in my prayers! 🙏🎉💕
Love that!
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Thank you for all your devotions. I believe once saved always saved. Would appreciate your prayers.
Totally agree. I have a very similar testimony friend. It was after the passing of my mom. I thought I was saved at 8 but truly lived in sin most of my life without having Christ in mind. Forever changed now and continue to press forward in great faith after my truly receiving Christ into my heart June 2020, now 35 years old. ❤ Ignited a passion for God that I never expected. I can't go a day without his word or exercising my faith in him.. Love your testimony. Thank you for sharing.
Amber, that was so encouraging to hear! I have a similar testimony! I thought I was saved as a young child, but I was still doing my own thing, at age 17 I confessed my sin and gave my life to the Lord completely!
This channel is such a breath of fresh air, in a world of ungodly celebrities and false teachers! Thank you!
Good morning Fellow Ariser’s. It’s gonna be a good day!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen Amber! I couldn’t agree with you more. We cannot truly lose our salvation if we truly accept Jesus into our hearts!
Good word Amber 🙏I agree..
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Thanks Amber&Granger for introducing me to Dutch now I enjoy 😉 and learn daily 👩💻
@@TheSmithsTV Bless you, Amber for your words in today's Arise. For I believe in what you said, about how just cuz we may be saved, doesn't mean we can go on sinning and not repent for it, or change our ways. Cuz to me, that would be like taking for granted The Lord's sacrifice in all that Jesus went thru to save us in the first place. It would be kind of like, a misbehaving sibling, where one sibling "broke the vase", for example, yet instead of taking personal responsibility for "breaking the vase", knowing we'd be punished for it, we let the other sibling take the punishment, without a second thought or care that they got hurt and punished for our actions. I don't know, it seems like, if that was the case, then it would be like thumbing our nose at all Jesus went thru, and goes thru to save us, and bring us along on the path to God.
Thank you! I needed this message today! 🙏🙏🙏
1000% agree w everything you said and touched on today! Amen
Have you ever considered doing a short morning podcast that gives a devotion for the day would love that and thank you for the great arise message God is Great
Once TRULY saved... ALWAYS SAVED!😇
Thank you Amber for this great Arise.
1 Corinthians 3:11 KJV „For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Salvation is a gift from God; unfortunately, not one everyone accepts. When you are truly following Christ, than you do His works; you follow His words. Yes, followers still sin, but when they do, they turn to Him and seek forgiveness and repent. Great episode. Great testimony. Bless you for being such an inspiration. ❤️🦋🙏
Thank you so much for the sweet Starbucks gift card ❤️❤️
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Another great Arise ✝️
Don’t just tell people you’re saved but SHOW them you’re saved and you live for the Lord. ❤️
Thanku so much for the beautiful uplifting words ..you are a beautiful soul wishing you an your gorgeous family a beautiful blessed week much love an god bless x
I’ve began reading the Bible and I find myself wanting to read it more and more. Prayers for everyone this week. God bless you all. 🙏🏻✝️💐
Amber, Thank you so much for starting this segment on the Smiths. I have been a country music fan all my life and worked in the music business for almost 40 years. I know that life very well. I want to take a minute to tell you that you literally saved me with this video from something I never thought would enter my mind. Doing harm to myself, That is hard to say but with COVID-19 I have not been able to get out of this dark place. I was angry at God and making excuses for why I needed to find fault with my life. As I watched your channel I came across the story of River which like most people I had heard on the news a few years back. I had not connected the dots that this was your family until 2:00 am when I was alone in my home office in complete despair. I watched maybe 50 of your families videos and then started to watch these "Arise With Amber" It changed me the moment I saw you pray at the beginning of this video. I have always loved the lord, but I was being tested. That is all gone now and I am born again in his spirit and I wanted to thank you for giving me that hope. I know this is a long one and you will likely not have time to read it but if you do please know that you do make a difference. Thank you Amber for making me see Jesus in my life again. I feel the burden has been lifted. I write quotes and working on a new book. This one is for you.:
To Amber, Granger, London and Lincoln
"It is easy to become cynical in a world that often seems to test us both mentally and physically, to challenge our beliefs and to set us on a course of personal and collective destruction. But it is my hope that despite all the negativity and adversity that surrounds us, we might rise above it all and greet each new day with a sense of optimism and hope. It has been said "There will be no crown bearers in heaven who are not cross bearers on earth." I am reminded of an old Chinese proverb that best describes these daily trials: "A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials" Adversity is a fact of life. It can't be controlled. What we can control however is how we react to it. After all the roots of a tree and its weakness are only revealed after the storm has passed! I am a tall oak, strong and sturdy and although sometimes battered and naturally pruned, I will live yet another span of time and give birth to yet another season of growth. ~ George Wheeler (Fitting for the moment)
I just want y’all to know, I’ve been going through a very hard time in my life and with abuse and all, and my parents the other day asked me who I wanted to be, and I proudly told them I want to be like Amber and Granger Smith. Y’all are great role models, and really helping me to look at things in a different perspective and stay in my walk with God. Thank you so much
I just found your channel. This happened to be my first video watched after seeing the KID and Granger video. I feel I was meant to hear your message. I lost my 23 year old son in 2017. To go through that struggle and come out the other side was difficult. I felt like I was being punished for something I did. I was angry at God for taking my son. It took me a while to process our loss and have faith again. I now know that the Lord is caring for my son now. My husband and I are strong and are never going to give up. We have 2 daughters in their 20's that we have to be here for. We are blessed and thankful to enjoy them. Thank you for your message. Bless you and your family.
I just saw this video (a year late) but I was raised in a church that did not believe in once saved, always saved, but I really think they believed that a person could “backslide” and go back to their old sinful ways and would need to confess their sins again to the Lord. I personally believe that we cannot lose our salvation but we do need to confess our sins daily to the Lord. We all fall short, but we all, as believers, have one common goal and that is to live with Christ in heaven one day. God bless you Amber. I really enjoy your Sunday devotionals. Keep up the good work for Christ.
Amen that was a beautiful prayer mrs. Smith. May God continue to bless you and your family
For by grace you have been safe🙏 love you Amber🌸
Girl this was for me today if Nobody else ♥ For some time now I've thought about....even doubted my salvation 😢 Ik my actions speak to my walk but salvation assurance Isn't easy for me Thx for your wonderful analogies and Scriptures today 👍 I'm Still praying for y'all and your family's success finding your new lifepath 😘
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I’m always glad I wake up on Sunday mornings to see amber beautiful face and family arise with amber is truly amazing always great way to start the week
Love this!! I was 14 or 15 when I thought I was saved. I really wanted to be but I let the ways of the world influence me. It wasn’t until 2 years ago at 45, when my marriage came crashing down, that I realized I was never truly saved. Luckily through our faith, God restored our marriage. For me that’s when my heart was truly transformed. I know now I am save because of how differently I see things now. This was a great message!! Thank you! Thank you to your family for your openness about your faith and your struggles. You have been a great example for me to follow.
Hi Amber thank you for another great lesson. I'm starting a new job tomorrow and I was wondering if you could pray for me and that everything goes well
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Thank you for the bright light that you are!!! Thank you for sharing Gods love, his word and your heart!!! God bless you!! ❤️
Boy you hit the nail on the head this morning Amber!!! I can tell that you crave spiritual food and you also crave giving it. AlLL scripture is inspired from God and beneficial for teaching and setting matters straight. Thanks for another wonderful episode Amber and prayers to yall daily !!!
This morning was my first time to Arise. What a blessing! I just subscribed a couple days ago❤
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I love John 14:6. I'm doing church online right now. Thank you Amber! You help me keep my faith going strong when I can get to church. God bless The Smiths!! And everyone else that subscribed. Spread the word of God always
Such beautiful words this morning, from such a beautiful soul.♥️ . Thank you Amber you always make my Sunday morning with your kind heart ♥️ until next Sunday morning have a blessed day ♥️🎈🙏🏻🦋☮️🚜⚡️🌈🦖
Hard truth! Thankful our FATHER is our judge not us! HE knows our heart, totally appreciate your honesty and real word. Thank you for being so real❤️
Another beautiful Arise! Love, love, love!! No doubt God speaks through you Amber. Have a blessed day everyone. Live for today. I pray your eyes and hearts are open to see and receive His blessings! 🙏🤍🦋⚡🎈
I did the same thing when I was 14. I heard the preacher repeatedly say the son of God died for my sin and I struggled with the son part wanting to know if he was God. Any time I asked I got more confused because they didnt let me think it was. They kept saying he is the son of God! Never did they say he was God in the flesh. I say this because I believed he died for me but confusion came. Confusion is of the devil. He took me a drift. Wisdom is: becoming knowledgeable! When you know something it is now wisdom. I struggled even to this day was I saved??? I believe I was, I had no knowledge of some of what it all meant. As the Holy Spirit built my knowledge My eyes would open to even more and that is knowledge becoming wisdom. That is the old person leaving as the new man is put on. The new man is the wisdom. Full of knowledge. This is why I continually learn, grow, and that brings wisdom. The Lord said suffer the children to come. Allow them. When you’re a child, you aren’t all understanding and all knowing. I came I said I accept him, but then as I grew I didn’t stay in the word and I got entangled by the weeds, it chocked me, and when I thirsted again for the living water, I blossomed and will continue to blossom until he comes for me. He knows his. So I believe I was saved. I just had no knowledge, and knowledge grows by his word and wisdom filled me which is my daily walk. No one fed me, I didnt eat, I perceived right from wrong, and carried on, but the Lord drew me! I became wiser, and his seed sprang forth! His seed was always there but was not fed or watered. He was and is alive. He was always in me since that day I believed. I just didn’t understand it completely. Thats just how I see it.
Once saved always saved is 100% biblical.
With all due respect, have you considered 2 Peter 2:20-22 and Ezekiel 18:20-26? God's Word will never contradict itself, because God is not the author of confusion (See 1 Corinthians 14:33). God bless you, my brother!
Amber thank you for your responding to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to lead you to open up these scriptures for people to explore their commitment. Your voice is so pleasant to listen to, have a great week.
I asked God this question some time ago, I cant say I heard his voice, but I do believe he led me to the same conclussion as yours. Once youre truly saved, nothing will take it away.
Amber this old lady really enjoys Arise. This hit on my prayers every day. My kids and grandkids all think they are ok and will go to heaven when they die. But their fruits don’t show it. The hardest people to lead to the Lord are those that believe they are ok. I am sharing this to FB. there are so many that need to see this. Thank you for sharing God’s love
You are absolutely right. How can we really be saved if we don't trust God to KEEP us saved?!
Lord thank you for using Amber as your vessel to deliver this message to me today. You know how I have struggled with this and your words through her brought me do much clarity and peace. Thank You for using Amber to reach out to others.
Love ya Lord😊
This was very helpful. The comparison between a husband and wife and how it’s one thing to commit but then there’s the living it out, which either validates the vows or we break covenant. Great example!! ❤❤
The late Adrien Rogers said that being saved does not prevent us from sinning. Being saved means we will no longer be able to enjoy our sins. So if you can still sin and enjoy those sins as you did before you were saved........you are not saved. Sinning after you are saved does NOT feel good. The feeling ranges from discomfort to full on pain, sickness and misery. It can literally drive you crazy and into a seriously depressed state. Good job with this Amber!
God bless you Amber and your beautiful family.
I have a very similar story. I thought I was saved but I was living in sin... When I was in my 20's a pastor challenged my salvation. I set out to prove him wrong. I ended up repenting and finding God.
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️Amen 🙏Amen 🙏 Sooo Much WISDOM .🙏Amen 🥰.
A lot of Power in these Words ! You are doing anAmazing job Mrs.Smith . Wow. Love it Thank you for doing this !!! I pray for you and your family daily n when I watch I feel little Man smiling so huge from ear to ear n sending so much support n love to u all. Xoxo. Good things Great things keep ARISING from ur hard work n Faith. 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I pray that you will understand the incredible greatness ofGod’s power for us who believe Him- Ephesians 1:19 Blessings❤️🙏🦋
Thank you for using your platform in this way. There are many good Christian TH-camrs that rarely speak of Christ. Thank you for boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
while I was listening to your words, and praying, God put on my heart Isiah 40:28-31.
When your ear stopped up and you couldn’t hear .. I believe it was the devil trying to distract you from delivering Gods word! Someone needed to hear Gods message and praise the Lord you were able to preserve bring Gods word through! Amen!
I always look forward to listen to you Amber every Sunday plus I also listen to Jimmy Huston Daily devotion every morning at 5am
Bless you for your conviction of truly being saved or not. I love the marriage analogy which is very relatable. I also said Yes to Jesus in my teen years but it wasn’t until I was 40 with so much brokenness and pain that I surrendered from living for myself and turned to live for Jesus. His Grace has transformed my heart, healed, set me free, and empowered me NOT to live in sin. However it is an ongoing process of walking in faith and growing in Jesus. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Amber ,may you all have a great week .
Asking for prayers for our friend’s daughter Lauren who suffered a brain aneurysm during pregnancy and had a stroke after delivering her first baby, daughter Lake a few weeks ago. She is still in the hospital and every moment is day to day right now. They will be transferring Lauren to Shirley Ryan Rehab in Chicago in the next few weeks along with her family who will be staying at an apartment nearby. Please pray for Lauren, Lake, her husband, and parents, along with the doctors nurses and therapists that will be rehabilitating her. Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏻
Congratulations on your pregnancy. God is so good!! I know the journey wasn’t an easy one for your family but know he feels the love within your family and he CHOSE Your family because of it! ❤️ You’re a beautiful soul! 🎀
And to comment on your message today- I completely agree that you're supposed to say your vows and live by those spoken words. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't. I'm single for this reason. I want someone who will want me and only me. Someone that will speak those vows and keep their eyes on OUR JOURNEY, not focus their eyes outside the windows of the strong foundation we build.
I'm so glad that Dutch introduced me to your family video channels. You are such a blessing
I had my church this morning on free conference and then I am blessed by Arise. Your family is such a blessing.
Amen, Amen!!
Good Morning! Good word today Amber. Thank you for my Sunday mornings! Hope everyone has a great week! 🙏💜💙❤🌻🌷☀️🌞
You share your faith and the Word in an amazing way - from your heart and soul. You touch us all and help us all move closer to the light and love of Christ. Thank you, Amber.
I totally agree! The key word is TRULY. Some think they were saved but actually got caught up in an emotional moment and really didn’t understand what it meant. To say that one can lose their salvation is saying that Christ’s death on the cross was not enough. We know that is not true. It is not by our works but only by His sacrifice and our belief and acceptance. Belief alone is not enough. Satan believes, he knows but will not be entering the kingdom of heaven.
I thank you for your words. I know when I was first saved it was in my head where I spoke the words but my actions did not always follow my words. Today I am truly saved because my actions and words match.
You have some Super Cool Dogs, They make the show more fun to watch, May God bless you great!
Thank you Amber💕..what a wonderful gracious father we have to help us through this life 🙏🏼..May everyone have a blessed week ❤️
Thank you for another Amazing Arise I look forward to this every week. God Bless
Thank you and God Bless You and Keep You Amber! 💜💜💜
Good morning Amber! Digging the wood stack. There goes the wind chimes. You know it's River sending us good vibes.
If I may comment from the Scriptures on your comment... Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10 tell us "the dead know not any thing ... neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. ... There is no knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave". Many believe that when a person dies they go directly to heaven (or, God have mercy - to hell). But the Bible doesn't teach this. As Solomon - the wisest man that ever lived - clearly stated above, when a person dies, he has no more thoughts and nothing to do with this earth any longer by God's grace and mercy.
Think of it like this, if someone close to you passed and then your life took a terrible turn and lots of misery came your way, how much joy and happiness would your deceased loved one have witnessing your suffering?
Think of the opposite too. If a person lived a godly life for most of their days, but made some bad decisions from which they never had time to confess because of their untimely death, is it a loving God who would sentence that person to an eternity of torture? The God that I serve - the God of the Bible - would NEVER do such a thing. That would make Him far more evil than Satan!
The Bible teaches that death is a sleep - a peaceful, dreamless sleep. At the resurrection of the righteous when Jesus comes again (which is soon!), scripture says: "and the dead in Christ shall rise first" (1 Thess. 4: 16). What sense does it make if the righteous dead are already in heaven to have them stuffed back into the grave so they can be resurrected and return to heaven??? It doesn't. Further, Rev. 22:12 tells us that when Jesus returns "His reward is with Him". His reward is everlasting life, or everlasting punishment. No where in scripture does it say that a person goes directly to heaven (or hell) at death.
Want further scriptural evidence? Read what is said of (King) David in the New Testament. Of all the Bible personalities that we expect to make it into heaven, David would certainly be among them, for the Bible refers to David as "a man after God's own heart". (See 1 Samuel 13:14 & Acts 13:22). But in this passage, Paul clearly states that "David is not yet risen into the heavens." (Acts 2:29, 34, 35).
Also, on resurrection morning, when Mary Magdalene recognizes that she is speaking with her beloved Lord, she wants to hug Him, but Jesus says to her : "Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father" (John 20:17). Jesus died Friday afternoon and this was Sunday morning, and He says that even He has not yet gone to heaven. So the Bible makes it perfectly clear that the dead DO NOT communicate with the living.
By the way, a reassuring footnote regarding hell: people do NOT suffer for ever. Most don't even suffer for a great length of time. Consider what Malachi prophesizes the righteous will do in the earth made new: "And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet" (Malachi 4:3). Ezekiel confirms this: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die." (Malachi 18:20). Even the beloved disciple, John, wrote in the most quoted scriptural verse in the Bible: "...that whosoever believeth in Him should not PERISH, but have everlasting life." (3:16). It is not the burning that is eternal - it is the final death experienced in the lake of fire that is eternal. (See Romans 6:23 The wicked suffer "death"; Psalms 37:20 will "perish"; Psalm 37:20 will "vanish away" + many, many more references!) Jude 1:7 compares hell to the "eternal fire" of Sodom and Gomorrah. Are Sodom and Gomorrah still burning today? NO. Neither will hell burn forever - but its results in destroying sin and the sinful will be forever. Praise God!
I so look forward to Sonday mornings with your sweet spirit Amber...love you sharing your experiences, and then backing them up w scriptures. Praying for you guys, just know you are an inspiration to so many... 💕 🦋
I’m new to the Christian faith. Only 2 1/2 years. I was raised Mormon and for the last 40 plus I knew nothing else. I’ve always had the question am I saved. Thank you so much for giving scripture references and clearing up some questions.
When I was 9 I thought I was saved just because I said the sinner’s prayer. My life never changed after that. But a few years ago when my life was falling apart and I looked back on my life, I was in agony and in total remorse about the way I handled my life, I realised that I wasn’t saved. I am 56 now and have been a true Believer for the past 3 years. Because I finally understood what it meant to be saved. I thought I had to get my act together before I came to God. Truth is God will meet you where you are and change you. Love watching you grow in your walk. God bless!
Thank you Amber. You are an inspiration to all of us. God be with you.
What a blessing to share the Lord with you each week. Congratulations on your wonderful news. God has given you a gift and I am so happy for you and your family.
I agree with you. We can only have one master Jesus or Satan. Life or death. Choose life choose Jesus. It is the most rewarding relationship you will have. Thank you for your stand with Jesus.
Love it! Right on. Thank you, Jesus.
You, Granger and the kids are always in my prayers. I can’t believe it’s almost two years without your precious Riv. Love you guys and I’m so grateful for your videos.
So Glad that I came upon your family today, good word!!!
Thank you Amber for today, I so enjoy your Arise.
Blessings 😇
Have a great week Arise family😁😁😁😁😁😁😁♥🇨🇦
Feel the same way. Thank you Amber. Pray for a good week for everyone stay blessed
So well said Amber! Get in God's word and seek His word for answers. A saving faith is a continuing faith! I knew that I wanted to "KNOW" that I was going to heaven, I didn't want to "HOPE" I was going to heaven. So, I knew I had to examine my heart and life and not "kidd myself"! There would be no sadder words to hear when I one day meet the Lord and for him to say "depart from me for I NEVER KNEW YOU"! So, yes, I examined myself and made sure of my salvation and I am continuing to follow HIM!
I believe that salvation comes to us at an early age as we understand His word. I believe that being saved is one thing and learning and walking in His word is another. The later is most important icontinue so that we grow closer to Him and understand His word.
God places a desire in our heart for all of Himself: God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit.
He will continue to reveal all His attributes so we can see the fullness of Him. Seek him and you will find Him.
Thank you, Amber for inviting comments and thoughts. You mentioned that there are many differing ‘opinions’ on the internet regarding the truth of “once saved, always saved”. You are so very right on this point - but, as you and your listeners know, we don’t go to the internet for truth - we turn to God’s Word. Paul writes the this about the faithful followers in Berea: “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (Acts 17:11). So, like the Bereans, we must roll up our sleeves and set about searching the scriptures to find exactly what the truth is on such an important matter. And we must take care not to rest our conclusion on one or two scriptures which seems to agree with our preconceived notions. If we are to discover truth, we must go to all scripture on a topic and study out what God’s message is saying. Too many false doctrines have crept into churches because this practice has not been followed.
You spoke in terms of being lost, being saved, and being truly saved, but the Bible does not give three categories. God’s Holy Word clearly speaks of only two conditions: everlasting life or perishing (See John 3:16); sheep and goats (See Matthew 25:31-46); wheat and tares (See Matthew 13:24-30), unjust/filthy versus the righteous/holy (See Revelation 22:11). Almost but not completely saved, means to be not almost but completely lost. There is no neutral territory.
And the real question you raised was, “Once you are saved, are you saved forever?”. You gave many beautiful scriptural verses in your Arise message. I would like to draw your attention to two other passages which will, perhaps, answer the question clearly. Consider, if you will, Ezekiel 18:20-28 and 2 Peter 2:20-21. Both of these state unequivocally that if one turns away from righteousness that he will receive the reward of the wicked. Therefore, we must conclude that there is no such thing in the Word of God as unconditional election-once in grace, always in grace.
May we all strive to be as the noble Bereans! God bless.
God bless you Amber and you're right my dad's been gone for close to 20 years and saying it is even harder than thinking about it cuz it's like yesterday for me I know he's in a better place but I still miss him God bless you girl I don't know how you get through what you get through other than to say that God Gets You Through It cuz he's carrying you when you can't make it through yourself God bless you girl and we're all praying for you
God bless us all . I pray everyone that is lost will be found. Love Jesus with all your heart ❤. Have a blessed day Amber 🙏 🦋
April will be 11 years that my youngest son's life was cut short, yes it will always seem like yesterday!
Our faith is continually challenged throughout our lives. If a time comes that one truly has a change in the heart, there is no more desire to do evil. Before that, we are introduced to the concept, but have not grasped that we are not capable of making the best choices for ourselves yet, that we want to choose His way, and will ask what his will is, and will work to create an environment where His will can be done more readily.