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NASB | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. |
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: Work OUT, not work FOR your salvation So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; (NASB Philippians 2:12) hebrews111: Note that the above verse says "work OUT your salvation," not "work FOR your salvation." Security of the Believer (Backsliding) Point 'In view of the biblical teaching that the security of the believer depends on a living relationship with Christ (John 15:6); in view of the Bible's call to a life of holiness (1 Peter 1:16; Hebrews 12:14); in view of the clear teaching that a man may have his part taken out of the Book of Life (Revelation 22:19); and in view of the fact that one who believes for a while can fall away (Luke 8:13); The General Council of the Assemblies of God disapproves of the unconditional security position which holds that it is impossible for a person once saved to be lost.' (http://ag.org/top/beliefs/christian_doctrines/gendoct_09_security.cfm) Counterpoint "Scripture abundantly affirms the Christian's eternal security; therefore [it is not true] that believers in Christ can lose their salvation. See Jn 3:15-16, 36; 10:27-30; Rom 8:35,37-39; Eph 1:12-14; 4:30; Phil 1:6; Heb 10:12-14; 1 Pet 1:3-5" (note at Heb 6:4, New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967). Radioman2 |