'If a man abide not in me,
he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered;
and men gather them,
and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.'
(Joh 15:6)
Hello
@mailmandan,
Sorry not to have responded to this entry of yours, I got sidetracked and it went out of my mind.
I believe that the branches in John 15:1-9, and His chosen in verses 10-17 are one and the same. I believe that verse 6 (above) refers to Judas. He was of the evil one.
I don't think this is a good example to use regarding the question,'Can Salvation Be Lost', Because this was spoken prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit as promised by the Father. When the twelve and the seventy are sent out to minister, they are especially endowed for that purpose.
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris