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Originally Posted by Southern Presbyterian  This passage would seem to indicate that some will be self-deceived in this manner. |
Looking closely at this verse, which causes so many to wonder about assurance, shows their folly of looking to their works.
have we not prophesied in thy name?
And in thy name have cast out devils?
And in thy name done many wonderful works?
The whole assurance of their salvation is in what THEY have done. Not what Christ has done. This is how one can be assured. By leaving all self works behind and looking to Christ Alone.. What a glroious truth...
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However,
do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven" (Lk. 10:17-20).