Jared in the Bible supposedly lived around 3544-2582 BC, which we see in Genesis 5. I am mentioning Jared since you see a brother of Jared in the Book of Mormon.
There are no second chances in the afterlife, and 1 Corinthians 15:29 does not refer to people in the church doing baptisms for the dead.
Jesus is speaking of cult members, who attempt to go in another way into heaven, and not through the simplicity in Christ Jesus.
John 10:16 (KJV)
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Other sheep is speaking of the Gentiles, which were once not part of the fold in Israel. They are now gathered in through faith in Jesus.
Sola Scriptura means that the Bible is the only infallible rule for theology. We know the Bible to be inerrant.
Those who do proxy work for dead people are doing the works of Satan. He is thrilled with this type of work. God’s wrath is upon them.
People that hear God’s voice and follow Him are saved. This happens in a variety of different ways.
John 10:14-16 (KJV)
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
God’s sheep are the people of Israel. The other sheep are the gentiles. We’ve been grafted in through Christ.
John 10:1-5 (KJV)
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
There is no other way to heaven but through Jesus alone. Therefore, keep your eyes fixed upon Him that you may not be deceived.
John 10:27-30 (KJV)
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
30 I and my Father are one.
Jesus and the Father are one. Even the Holy Spirit is with Him and us also. These three are different persons in one true God.
Jesus is the perfect, spotless Passover lamb, who was able to pay the price for our sins once and for all.
Make sure that your faith is alive in Christ. Otherwise, sin may be abounding in You. Repent if you have strayed from following Jesus.
John 10:9-11 (KJV)
9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
In life, we really need a sword and shield with us at all times, which is daily Bible study and prayer time with God.
John 10:27-29 (KJV)
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
The second thing that people do that is of this world is participate in Halloween, and watch horror flicks. Even haunted houses do they seek out, in order to have a good scare.
The Bible is clear that there is a requirement for our lives, in order to be saved come death. That stipulation is for every believer in Christ to endure in their faith till the end.
John 10:10 (KJV)
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
If there was one word that God labels a person that is a porn watcher, it is an “ADULTERER”. This word truly suits the person well and should convict them of their wrong doings.
John 10:27,28 (KJV)
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
If you are living apart from the living God, then repent. Come unto Jesus, our Savior. Call upon His Name right now.
Psalm 82 starts off by saying, “God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.” Who are these people that are called gods?
When you give your life to Jesus, it is the most amazing thing ever. Your mind becomes invigorated in the Spirit.
My greatest delight is to know that God is with me. I know that as I march through the battles of life, He is by my side.
There will be a day when everyone will be judged before the Lord, Jesus Christ. He can see the person we are today and the person we can become.
As Jesus said, “the sheep follow him: for they know his voice”, I began to ask people if they follow Jesus. Do they know His voice and follow Him?
How can you know what God commands? Many people wonder about the mysteries of God. Do they not know that they are written in the Bible?