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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons, |
Bible Question: Thank you Robert: But if I believe all Scripture is inspired by God, then I must take 1 Tim. 4:1 for what it is worth. When Scripture says in 1 Tim. 4:1 that in the latter times some shall fall away from the faith, it does not say here that some false professors will fall away. It simply says some will depart (leave) the faith. Again I ask; how can one fall from a height which he never attained. Can I fall from a ladder without first being on the ladder? I cannot fall from a ladder I merely profess to be on. I must actually be on the ladder before I can fall from the ladder. I cannot fall upward. I must believe scripture, that there will be those who depart from the faith, and if even one could depart from the faith then others could also. |
Bible Answer: Dear zach†, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I am of the camp of 'once saved, always saved*' *disclaimer: for all practical purposes! :-) While I conceed that there are quite a few Scriptures that speak of 'losing salvation,' there are just as many (or more?) that speak of God's sure grace. My above 'disclaimer' is not a 'tolerant' view or a 'compromise' stand. I simply see that both views are portrayed in the Bible, and the Bible is NOT wishy-washy! So, IMHO, the problem is not *IF* you can lose your salvation, but *HOW,* or more precisely, *how easily!* To say that we can easily lose this salvation is just plain silly. Whereas, to say that it is difficult, therefore rare, that this occurs is in keeping with both camp's Scriptural references. Dinner bell, Bye! Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |