Why is once saved always saved NOT scriptural?
2007-02-03 12:33:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because man can fall from grace.
2007-02-03 12:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I believe that once a person exercises saving faith in Jesus Christ, he or she is forever in the family of God. God never kicks anyone our of his forever family. A number of Scripture passages support this view. For example, in 1 Corinthians 12:13 we are told that at the moment of salvation the Holy Spirit places us in the body of Christ. Once we are infused into the body of Christ, we are never excised from the body. In fact, Ephesians 1:12 and 4:30 indicate that at the moment of believing in Jesus Christ for salvation, we are permanently "sealed" by the Holy Spirit. At that point, we are God's everlasting property. That seal guarantees that we'll make it to heaven.
Moreover, we read in John 10:28-30 that it is the Father's purpose to keep us secure despite anything that might happen once we have trusted in Christ. Nothing can snatch us out of His hands. God's plans cannot be thwarted (Isaiah 14:24). Further, Romans 8:29-30 portrays an unbroken chain that spans from the predestination of believers to their glorification in heaven.
Another fact we need to keep in mind is that Christ regularly prays for each Christian (Hewbews 7:25). With Jesus interceding for us, we are sucure. (His prayers are always answered!)
Of course, the fact that a believer is secure in his salvation does not mean he is free to sin. If the Christian sins and remains in that sin, Scripture says that God will discipline him or her just as a father disciplines his children (see Hebrews 12:7-11).
Source(s):
The Complete Book of Bible Answers by Ron Rhodes
2007-02-03 21:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO SCRIPTURAL reference that will point to this as fact. IT is a belief if a group of people who want to have Church in their own fashion and not GOD's. Most of these individuals want to refer to one verse and never want to read the rest of the chapter with out to go on and find out what it actually means. Have a great evening.
Eds
2007-02-03 20:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it is scriptural. The scripture says that whoever believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth that the Lord is God is saved. It never says that you can lose that salvation.
It is possible, however, to confess with your mouth and never believe in your heart. We can never know if someone has truly believed in their heart. That is between them and God.
2007-02-03 20:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by janejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you study the Bible carefully you will see that people who have started out serving God ended up not serving Him because they loved their sin too much.
The Bible says that those who endure--keep the faith--to the end will be saved!
2007-02-03 20:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by zoril 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its not?
Being born again means the holy spirit is working in you to bring you to christ. it does not mean being saved again
2007-02-03 20:35:54 · answer #6 · answered by Proverbs 1:7 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought it was. At least, they talk a lot about this in our church.
2007-02-03 20:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe God doesnt take that away so I do not agree...
2007-02-03 20:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
the bible is all fiction so it doesn't matter
2007-02-03 20:36:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋