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Subject: O.T. Israel salvation? |
Bible Note: Dear Greg Martin, Greetings in Jesus' name! My friend, you illustrate my point exactly! Only God knows the heart, so only God knows whether one is saved or not. We can try to point to a person's works (actions or inactions) and discern their 'position' in God's sight, but there is no accurate practical means for man to measure another's salvation. The only starting point we have for ascertaining someone's salvation is their own testimony, and according to your post, subsequent denial of Christ is not a measure of one's eternal situation. I agree with this position. I know of some that are not presently serving God, but at one time did confess Christ as Savior. In the same way that I trust Christ for my own salvation, even though I fall short, I will trust in His salvation for those not 'keeping up' their salvific works. To me, this is 'once saved, always saved.' All this said, God is sovereign! If He should choose to 'break His own rules' and take away salvation from those who were once saved, that is His business. I trust that this is a rare occurrence, and is completely in accord with His infinite wisdom and knowledge. This, IMHO, would satisfy the Scriptures that seem to speak of 'lost salvation.' In any case, we on earth, are not privy to any specific knowledge. Peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |