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QUESTION: So does that mean that if we live right and are saved then we love Him?
ANSWER: Yes. That exactly what it means. You can KNOW that you love God because you are obeying His will rather than your own.
In Truth and Love,
Ernie
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QUESTION: Also,is it possible for someone to get saved for the wrong reasons?
This phrase "get saved" is really something that the denominations have created all manner of confusion about. You cannot be "saved" accidentally. You can confess Christ or be immersed in water for the wrong reasons (fit in, feel good, for other people), but that will not save you. Being saved is being saved. You either obeyed the gospel or you didn't. If you went through the motions but you did those things for the wrong reasons...you simply aren't saved at all.
In Truth and Love,
Ernie
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Ernie Laurence, Jr.
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I am capable of answering any questions concerning doctrines of the church of Christ. I specialize in Creation vs. Evolution topics, the book of Revelation and other Biblical prophecies, and other apologetics related topics such as distinctions from denominational doctrines.
Experience
My experience in this area includes: having been raised by members of the church of Christ from infancy, having been immersed into the church of Christ at age ten, having taken an active role in worship/service leadership (song leading, teaching, preaching, youth ministry) since age fourteen through the present, and participating in numerous formal debates, research projects, and online discussions.
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I hold a bachelor's degree in computer information systems (CIS) from Tarleton State University which focuses on business communication and management. This provided training for how to deal professionally with individuals and organizations if not direct training in the field of religion. See experience section for informal education experience.
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