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NASB | 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; |
Subject: CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY |
Bible Note: Pastor Glen: You are correct that this verse refers to a Christian. The Christian has becone so hard hearted and carnal, that he has gone beyond the point of repentance, not loss of salvation. Paul in 1 Corinthians 5:5 gave instructions to "hand this man over to satan, so that the sinful nature maybe destroyed and has his spirit saved on the day of the Lord." NIV. As I undersand this verse in Hebrews it is a Christian who can not be brought back to repentance. I think if you carefully do a word study of both verses mentioned in this note you might well come to the same conclusion. We are not saved by our works nor are we lost because of the lack of works. Salvation is by Grace plus nothing! Salvation is not withdrawn, but the beliver how has gone beyond being able to repent. This is a very serious spiritual condition. God in His wisdon does remove carnal Christians from this world. Hebrews chapter 12, is an example of what Godly discipline is. The key point of the verse is "being brought back to repentance". We should not ask questions of a verse that it is not dealing with. Simply put, this verse is not dealing with the loss of salvation, only the impossibility of further repenting. I hope this adds something more to think about. justme |