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1 | 1 Timothy 4 vs Romans 8 | 1 Tim 4:1 | nathanbgerman | 234823 | ||
There seems to be a contradiction here between 1 Timothy 4 and Romans 8! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation and ends with no separation. The whole chapter seems to support the theory of once saved always saved. However, 1 Timothy 4:1 says, "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." How do these two parts of scripture fit together? | ||||||
2 | 1 Timothy 4 vs Romans 8 | 1 Tim 4:1 | DocTrinsograce | 234824 | ||
Hi, Nathan... The work that God begins He always finishes (1 Samuel 3:12; Psalm 121:3-5; Philippians 1:6; etc.). Those who the Lord redeems will persevere (John 6:39-40; 10:27-29); i.e., the general bent of their lives will increase in sanctification. Not everyone who responds to the gospel are saved (Matthew 13:1-23). Indeed, a "falling away" could well mean that a person was has never been saved. Here is a helpful sermon on the subject by John MacArthur: http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/1304 In Him, Doc |
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3 | Abandon, not never get on | 1 Tim 4:1 | nathanbgerman | 234840 | ||
So the way I understand it, you're saying that the people Paul talks about who "will abandon the faith" are people who never really believed in the first place. I disagree with that for multiple reasons. First, try replacing the word "faith" with another word like "ship". I say "ship" because in the passage in 1 Timothy, Paul uses the word "abandon" and "abandon ship" is a common phrase. Anyway, consider this. In order to abandon a ship, one must first be on the ship. Second, I have a friend who knew somebody who once had a good strong relationship with God and a desire to become a missionary. However, she eventually had a lot of struggles with Christianity and is now a Muslim. How do you explain that? I had a third reason too, but I forgot it. | ||||||
4 | Abandon, not never get on | 1 Tim 4:1 | DocTrinsograce | 234842 | ||
Not only Paul... Our Lord Jesus Christ says the same thing Matthew 13:1-23. | ||||||