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NASB | Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 1:6 I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]. [Rom 14:10] |
Bible Question:
Where is it found in the Bible "Once Saved Always Saved?" I have not found this in the Bible. If it is not in the scriptures, why is it taught so much. I am a new christian and I am studying very hard but I am confused about this subject. I know it says in the bible that people have fallen from grace. Does this mean that "Once Saved Always Saved" is not true? Thank You |
Bible Answer: Greetings Becky1969, Here is a repost on "once saved always saved", or "eternal security", which is a topic that has been very well documented on this Forum.. Hank originally wrote this post on Tuesday, 8/12/03 at 1:51am... "... "Once saved, always saved" -- the better term is "the eternal security of the believer" -- is not a theory. It is an orthodox doctrine fully supported by Scripture. Please see my post number 92700 for a partial list of the scriptural passages that support this doctrine. If by "work out his salvation theory" you are alluding to the passage in Philippians 2:12 which says to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," this passage by no means teaches salvation by works. It is decidedly not the "other side of the coin" of the doctrine of the believer's eternal security of salvation in Christ. What the apostle is referring to in this passage is the believer's responsibility to work continuously toward the fulfillment or completion (that's what the Greek verb translated "work out" means) of his sanctification through obedience to Christ's commands. Salvation is a triad. We have been saved from sin by God's grace through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. That's justification. .... We are being saved from falling away into the bondage and dominion of sin by the work of the Holy Spirit. His work continues throughtout the life of the believer, resulting in personal holiness. That's sanctification. ..... We will be saved from eternal destruction. In this final act of salvation, the physical bodies of justified men and women are raised and transformed into the likeness of the resurrected body of Christ Jesus. That's glorification. --Hank" For more posts on the topic of eternal security, just type in "eternal security" in the Quick Search box to your right. Blessings to you, Makarios |