Subject: Show in the Bible once saved always |
Bible Note: The same God of the OT is also the same God of the new testament, even though the animal sacrifices have now been done away with. The verse from the OT which I quoted in my last response still applies to believers in NT times, as well as does the OT verse you mentioned. Those in the OT are saved the same way we are by grace through faith. Concerning 1 John 5:10-13 which you posted. When it states: "12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." "hath life" is present tense and the word "believe" is a verb whch is continuous and on-going. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. (1 Jn. 2:24) There is the need for endurance. Faith is not a starting point, but is merely the beginning point of our walk with Christ. Paul referred to the Christian life as a race. And a race has both a starting point and a finish line as well. Thats why scripture says: "well done thou good and faithful servant" This one endured and crossed the finish line. Scripture repeatedly states: "he that endureth till the end, the same shall be saved." (Mt. 10:22; 24:13; Mark 13:13) Salvation does not consist of a single, irrevocable commitment, whether past or present. Being saved is the experience of living Christ's own life by divine imputation and impartation. It is never a reality except in continual, dynamic relationship with Jesus. we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. (Heb. 3:14) |