Gaining Salvation
Rom 11:22
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but
kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.
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John 15:1-2
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me
that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
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1 Tim 2:3-4
God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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