[PugetSoundSoldier]

And in those verses you quote, where does it say knowing God will lead to salvation?

In fact, can you show me where in the New Testament it states that knowledge of God is sufficient for salvation? Because the Word of Christ is counter to that.

Knowledge of God, actions of love, do NOT gain you salvation; only Jesus is the way, that is what He said. We are saved by faith; we cannot work our way into Heaven (that is from the Words of Jesus).

[Petronski]

...we cannot work our way into Heaven...

No, that's impossible. It requires faith and works.

[stfassisi]

“”And in those verses you quote, where does it say knowing God will lead to salvation?””

Those verses say those who love abide in Christ and you're indicating that those who abide in Christ cannot be saved because they may never have heard of Him.thus abiding in Christ means nothing according to you.

Where does love come from if it's not from God according to you?The devil cannot love,so that rules him out

“”Knowledge of God, actions of love, do NOT gain you salvation; only Jesus is the way, that is what He said. We are saved by faith; we cannot work our way into Heaven (that is from the Words of Jesus).””

WOW! Are you confused-True love can never be considered works because ALL love is from God-remember what 1 John says?

What if a muslim who never knew Christ gave up his own life to save your child from a burning car.

Would you say he deserves to go to hell?

Good Night!

I wish you peace!