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It is common among Christians to conduct Thanks-giving services for the loved ones departed with the sentiment that they are with God. In event it is a known fact the departed soul is not SAVED isn’t the rationale of this act is unfounded?
Hi Nihal,
Perhaps it could be.
Does anyone else besides the person know whether they are saved or not? Isn't that a personal choice between a person and God? I wouldn't want to guess that.
There is so much we do not know, especially about the other person. The choices they sometimes make that we are not aware of, we can really not know, but God does.
In my opinion, being saved is a fact that one comes to know. It is not something one does. Their life might not demonstrate it at the moment, but it is real.
Graig :>)
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