PART B: HISTORICAL LESSONS ON SALVATION
PART B: HISTORICAL LESSONS ON SALVATION (1 Corinthians 10:1-14) In the first part of this article on the historical lessons on salvation, Paul highlighted idolatry as one of the characteristics of those that have not fully believed the Lord in their heart. It is a lucid fact that a born again believer naturally puts the matter of God as first priority. This is taught in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might”. The blessed Apostle also pointed out three other common sins that so easily bewitch those that have not fully believed. I hope the exposition of these common sins will help readers to be circumspect of their behaviour and soberly consider the forfeiture of their salvation when they habitually indulge in these highlighted sins. • Fornication The reference to fornication is in 1 Corinthians 10:8 . This relates to the incident in Numbers 25