To be clear, I’m not saying every Scripture I’ve quoted concerning this subject teaches one can lose their salvation (some do more than others). I tend to agree with the doctrine up and to the point of saying there is no way you can lose, forfeit or otherwise walk away from your salvation. That would be very extreme and illogical. The doctrine of eternal security is excessive, hyperbole and exaggerated because of the number of Scriptures that call that doctrine into question. If the doctrine were absolutely undeniably true, then the Scriptures would support it conclusively. They do not. Scriptures have been shown to support it, and others call it into question. That’s not conclusive and absolute evidence (beyond the shadow of a doubt). That is why I’m insisting eternal security from a Biblical point of view allows for the possibility of loss, however improbable.
Psalms 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Last edited by Revangelist; 03-21-2008 at 05:45 PM.
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