i know we are eternally secure but not free agen to live a old nature . osas is a controversial subject.. many baptist are divided to the point .. you can attend but not allowed sing .. some hold to closed communion some hold you have be baptized into the church to join.. even if previous baptized.. some of the baptist are authortve on the doctrine.. i prefer just be called forgiven at the church i pastor i have a banner if your 99% saved your 100%lost ..THIS is the problem Ezra....
some teach that we can do anything, even disobey God, and still be saved.
the doctrine is not hard to discuss provided its done in a christian way not in a finger pointing of your wrong. areas that can be agreed on focus on that areas that are not let it be. especially if it causes flesh come out..