Subject: What are your views of once saved always |
Bible Note: Mike I have read the entire sermon you mentioned by Spurgeon quite a few times in the past. I personally believe I have been fair in my treatment of his sermon, especially seeing how Spurgeon himself contradicts prior statements, and sort of speaks with a forked tongue. I quote Spurgeon when I believe he maintains a Scriptural opinion. In those instances I feel it is right to quote from him or any other preacher, when their opinions and thoughts reflect a orthodox Bibical stance. In those instances where I sense Spurgeon and other men depart from the proper context and meaning of the inspired text, then I depart from those men and their teachings. Then you stated; "If I thought as the Arminian thinks, that I might fall away, and then return again, I should pretty often fall away, for sinful flesh and blood would think it very nice to fall away" I don't believe that is a comment that accurately reflects the Arminian view. This Arminian believes Heb. 6:4-6 where it says; "it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. Concerning the person that "falls" the text says "it is impossible to renew them again" I cannot agree with the Calvinist view of "once saved, always saved" I personally find that teaching as well as other views that reflect the Reformed position to be inaccurate. So as I see it, Calvinism is not compatable with Scripture. Finally I will end this reply by agreeing with you that Bunyans "Pilgrims Progress" is an excellent book which every Christian should read. In His service New Creature |