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Subject: once saved always saved? |
Bible Note: GB, Proverbs 3:5 is an awesome verse and is not only appropriate to lean on in many situations, it is good instruction for all times. And though I would agree with you that it appears the Bible sometimes contradicts itself (certainly with the OSAS issue), we both know that no such contradictions exist. Does this mean that God would have us to be ignorant of the things that are not easily understood or where it seems contradictions do exist? In my humble opinion, I believe it means we are to be even more diligent in studying Scripture. I can see why you would say that OSAS is a dangerous belief. Rather than the love, gratitude, and trust it should evoke in any true believer, many use it as a license to sin. I would certainly use caution when discussing it and would try to balance it with verses contrasting the life of believers vs. nonbelievers (i.e. Eph 5:1-7). As you pointed out in Proverbs, we are not to be wise in our own eyes. However, we know this does not mean we should not search the Scriptures and seek to know God's truth. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Tim 2:15 Though I'm sure you can post a verse to imply otherwise I would like to post the verses that I lean on when I think of the all-powerful God that not only saved me but keeps me till the end, all for His glory: "In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory." Ephesians 1:13-14 Seeking to rightly divide the Word of truth, Karen |