But, I still believe in apostasy. I believe the Lord will keep each of His redeemed by His power. But if someone willingly turns away from Jesus they can be lost. I think there are enough verses to justify this position. My question: Is this stance irreconcilable? Am I just schizophrenic?
Blessings
Rev_17:14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him
are called, and chosen, and faithful.
which implies one can be called and not chosen:
Mat_22:14 For many are called, but few
are chosen.
of which the faith is of Christ
Gal_2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Php_3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Rom_3:22 Even the righteousness of God
which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Gal_2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Gal_3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Rev_14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here
are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
of whom we know is of God. therefore its God who calls its God who chooses and its God that is the source of our faith in Christ.
its like this, any circumstance can be forgiven, but the Almighty sees the heart.
