This question has probably been around for about 2000 years. But it's good to review from time to time.
So, let me start out by saying , I completely agree with Brother Gary Schulz in his post below.
And, let's look at I Corinthians 15:1-2:, " Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, (2) by which also you are saved, IF you hold fast that word which I preached to you - UNLESS YOU BELIEVED IN VAIN."(NKJV - Ephasis added).
(1). The person must truly believe the gospel to be saved in the first place.
(2). If the new person actually applies the principles of the gospel to his or her daily living.
Then the person is actually saved.
And this person doesn't want to sin.......but when sin occurs - I John 1:9 applies. Only after all of this, then the person will not be expelled by the Lord from redemption. Amen.
Gary Schultz
Yes.
In the interest of saving time, I'm not much of a typist, take a look at the link. http://www.gotquestions.org/once-saved-always-saved.html
I just had this discussion with a friend of mine. The question was asked,"If I'm always saved, then I can live anyway I want?"
The answer I gave was,"If you are truly Born Again you won't want to live anyway you want."
Blessings
Gary
Apr 6, 2013
Richard L. Broch, Sr.
Brother Emmanuel,
This question has probably been around for about 2000 years. But it's good to review from time to time.
So, let me start out by saying , I completely agree with Brother Gary Schulz in his post below.
And, let's look at I Corinthians 15:1-2:, " Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, (2) by which also you are saved, IF you hold fast that word which I preached to you - UNLESS YOU BELIEVED IN VAIN."(NKJV - Ephasis added).
(1). The person must truly believe the gospel to be saved in the first place.
(2). If the new person actually applies the principles of the gospel to his or her daily living.
Then the person is actually saved.
And this person doesn't want to sin.......but when sin occurs - I John 1:9 applies. Only after all of this, then the person will not be expelled by the Lord from redemption. Amen.
Grace and Peace.
Apr 7, 2013
Tammy
Love how LT put it last night in our Bible study of Eph 2:8-10. Saved by grace & maintained by grace.
Mar 13, 2015