Bible Question:
I have been following the Eternal Security (also called Once Saved Always Saved) position for about a year. I have reasons to believe that it is right. But I am still wondering if the Conditional Security view is the right position; is it the Bible's position's and in which case does that mean I made a wrong choice? I welcome your comments that I may be able to make my calling and election sure. |
Bible Answer: bro Raymond: I have always defended the position that if genuine Salvation has happened that one can not become unsaved again. More often than not the person comes back with the standard verses to defend we are subject to be lost once again. Because you have studied Theology, I would like you to point out to me where God has ever broken a promise? I am assuming John spoke the truth in John 10, and this chapter goes to a strong point to assure us that no one can pluck us out of His hand. Paul says we have the Holy Spirit as a seal, or promis of our salvation. If, as recorded in Hebrews 6, we have tasted of salvation then we can not return to a saved state. This is not the way the chapter should be understood, as it was talking about jews who came close to following Jesus but returned to the "Old Law". It then became impossible to return where they once were. I can say this thqat might help, and this is not orignal with me. " faith that faulters, had a flaw from the first". I think this says this best. Blessings raymond. Justme |