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AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God (Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth. [Heb 11:3] |
Bible Question: what is the historical background behind the once saved always saved theory and the one's needs to work out his salvation theory? what are the biblical verses that each theory uses to support itself? |
Bible Answer: Wow, you're full of good questions. I'm not too sure of the scriptures used to support once saved always saved. I think they are Rom 10:9, John 3:16, Rom 8:1 (NIV). I'm sure that there are others, but you would have to talk to someone who believes in that theory. As far as working out your salvation, the whole entire Word is full of scriptures that support this. (KJV) Phil 2:12, Heb 6:4-6, Rev 3:5, James 2:8-26 and Rom 8:1-14, Matt 3:10, to name a few. Understand that you cannot earn salvation. It is a free gift given by grace. But once you receive salvation, you must use the Spirit God has given you to live a Godly life according to His Word (good works). Works are not doing 15 good things vs. doing 15 bad things. Works are trying to live a lifestyle that God has called you to live. That's the short answer. This topic has been discussed before on this forum. If you do some digging, you will find it. Sal |