The LORD Knows Those Who Are HIS

"They strayed from the truth, holding that the resurrection has already taken place; and with this, they upset the faith of some.  But the solid foundations laid by GOD are not shaken; on them, it is written: The LORD knows those who are HIS, and: Let him who confesses the name of the LORD turn away from evil." - 2 Timothy 2:18-19 

(Faith in the resurrection was accepted with as much difficulty in those times as it is today, and many wanted to keep the word without being embarrassed by a GOD who shatters our way of thinking.  Perhaps those named here held that a spiritual resurrection took place at baptism and there was nothing more to hope for after death.  

In time the converted are tested: some make progress and others are lost.  The apostle should not be discouraged: no fail, no scandal can shake the solid foundations laid by GOD: the Church will never be defeated.)

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