Is it possible to lose salvation?

[PeterAndroz]

These sin advocates don’t have a solid answer.

They believe no one lives a sinless life after being saved.

When the scripture is clear:

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)

These once saved always saved believers don’t seem to realize that they keep the works of the devil intact and prosperous with their damnable doctrine.

It’s a lost cause arguing with those brainwashed folks it seems…

Maybe those who believe the others are 'brainwashed' can use their 'expert' knowledge of the Bible to list the verses where Paul teaches at what point occasional sin becomes a sinful life.
No hurry Mi, take your time :)

 

[Michiah-Imla]

Maybe those who believe the others are 'brainwashed'

We aren’t on the same page.

Carry on…

 

[PeterAndroz]

We aren’t on the same page.

Carry on…

And the verses where Paul teaches the difference between occasional sin and a sinful lifestyle are ?
No hurry Mi, I like to whistle too

 

[Michiah-Imla]

And the verses where Paul teaches the difference between occasional sin and a sinful lifestyle are ?

I’m not involved in that debate. Nor have I insisted that there is a difference between occasional sin and a lifestyle of sin.

As I said, carry on with whomsoever you were having that conversation with. It’s not me. I was making a comment on an unrelated matter.

 

[mailmandan]

The way I see it, God's purpose will stand. There is nothing in the Scriptures that I've seen telling us God will remove His ownership seal from those whom He has purchased.

Amen!

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What the Bible says about Arrabon

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[stevesonthebay]

I think there is a line (if you could call it that) which we cross that is purposely knowing to not heed the rebuke of the spirit. In some ways its like life. You push the limits and ignore or defy the voices inside your head telling you to stop because its no good for your health. Keep on ignoring them and you lose your life.

Perhaps this is similar for your soul. Keep ignoring the signs or voices of the spirit telling you to sacrifice something you may be holding onto. Or doing something you should be doing. Salvation I think is a continious sacrificing of self to God in Christ. But not just a one off event. Though comitting or inviting Christ into your heart is the first step.

From my experience I see salvation as being transformed continually towards Christ. The holy spirit is rebuking or revealing or calling us and we are trying to give up this world and always be following and living in Gods spirit.

But it was not some big bang and I am saved and transformed into a Christlike person. I have had to overcome setbacks and circumstances. Change from the inside out. Live the faith and not just believe it.

Which includes the prodigal son. You can be saved and go out in the world and come back home to God. Though I don't think God ever leaves you and is waiting for you to come to your senses. That can be part of someones salvation. It is individual in that sense.

I think there are several verses that use metaphors like "hardening the steel" to make a person strong in faith. I think that is what salvation is. Strengthen and maturing salvation. Getting saved is just the start. Then begings a life journy towards Christ. Towards losing your life in this world to gain it in the next. That goes against every human instinct. But Christ said those who perserve to the end will be saved.

 

[bdavidc]

These sin advocates don’t have a solid answer.

They believe no one lives a sinless life after being saved.

When the scripture is clear:

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)

These once saved always saved believers don’t seem to realize that they keep the works of the devil intact and prosperous with their damnable doctrine.

It’s a lost cause arguing with those brainwashed folks it seems…

I do not defend every version of “once saved, always saved.” Some people use that phrase as though anyone who once made a profession of faith is secure no matter what they later believe or how they live. I do not believe that.

I believe those who are truly born again have eternal security because Christ keeps His sheep. Jesus said, “I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish” (John 10:28). But a profession of salvation is not proof of regeneration, and a life of open, unrepentant sin gives serious reason to question whether the profession was ever genuine.

So calling everyone who believes in eternal security “sin advocates” does not answer the biblical position.

Neither does 1 John 3:8 teach sinless perfection. John had already written, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves” (1 John 1:8), and, “if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1). Whatever 1 John 3:8 means, it cannot contradict what John already said.

But there is an even more serious issue. You have previously said, “The Son is not God then.”

Scripture says, “the Word was God” and “the Word was made flesh” (John 1:1, 14). Thomas said directly to Jesus, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). Colossians 2:9 says that in Christ “dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”

So before condemning others as “brainwashed” and teaching “damnable doctrine,” answer this plainly: Do you now believe that Jesus Christ is truly God manifested in the flesh?

If you still deny that, then the far more serious issue is not eternal security. You are denying the biblical Christ Himself. “Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father” (1 John 2:23). Repent and believe in the true Lord Jesus Christ.