In reply to Pastor Tom Eckstein.

Thank you Pastor Tom Eckstein for confirming what my heart was trying to say. God's grace through Christ is our only hope for eternal life in heaven.

The more I'm in God's Word the more the Holy Spirit convicts me of sin. But, I believe God can change my mind in a heartbeat, because His Word is living and active.

And repentance keeps Satan from condemning me or hardening my heart.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (‭2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ NIV)

...How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?
(‭Hebrews‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬a NIV)

PS. And thanks Rev. Harrison and LCMS for teaching the truth with the spirit of love.