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Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
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Your Choice, God's Salvation
Commentators clarify that when the verse says a person "shall save his soul," it does not mean we earn salvation through our own power. Rather, turning from sin is a choice we make, and God's salvation is the promised result. As Matthew Henry notes, we live in our new righteousness (as a fruit of faith), not for it (as a payment for sin).
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Shall save his soul alive. — This does not mean that anyone can by their own power save themselves, for that question is not under conside…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet repeats what we previously saw: namely, that the issue hinged on this—whether the people had any cause for complaint when God absolves …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Again, when the wicked [man] turns away from his wickedness that he has committed Rep…
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Presbyterian
The wicked man would be saved, if he turned from his evil ways. The true penitent is a true believer. None of his former transgressions shall be me…
