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Eternal Security (Once saved always saved)

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It has been some time since I posted the last article. For awhile I have been thinking long the line of eternal security.

We have so many doctrines and teachings out there that if you didn’t know the truth you would surely be confused but the Holy Spirit is the spirit of truth and does not cause confusion.

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 1:10, he exhorted that we all speak the same thing, that is, we have to stay within the confines of the Word because the Holy Spirit will not go outside the Word.

I recently read an article and in that the words was, “I’m sure the Holy Spirit don’t mind being embarrassed” To me and on the basis of the Word it is just plain ignorance for someone to publish such a statement. It grieves the Holy Spirit when such statements are made. Now then, lets get to the eternal security issue.

On the basis, “once saved always saved”. If that is so then answer these questions. How come Judas was a follower of Jesus, had been called by the Master and yet by transgression fell, died that he might go to his own place.

Explain how Paul said about one named Demas: 2nd Timothy 4:10, “having loved this present world”, he fell from grace.

Not only only is it not scripture for one to believe such teaching but it’s not even logic.

I’ll use one thing and there are so many. If that is so I can go out and have an affair with as many women as I desire and it’s ok because I once asked the Lord to forgive me. Paul warned us in Galatians Chapter 2 verse 21 “I do not frustrate the grace of God” and also in Galatians 2:18 “For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor”. If what some are saying that you are once saved always saved then a prostitute can repent of the sins and just go on back to what she was doing.

Where is Holy living if I can have another woman any time I so desire?

Romans 6:1 “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” We are to cast off the works of darkness. A fountain cannot give forth sweet and bitter waters. Cursing and blessing can’t proceed out of the same mouth. One cannot serve two masters, he will hate the one and cleave to the other.

If you can be saved and become a new creature then go and do and say what you always said, what is the point of repenting in the first place?

In Galatians chapter 5 verse 19-21. Now the works of the flesh are manifest which are these , Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness., Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envyings, murders, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kindom of God.

When I began to write this I wasn’t sure where I was going but I have discovered so much scripture to contradict such a teaching that it would almost take up and waste time. Why read, 2nd Timothy chapter 3 verse 1-5 and James chapter 1 verse 1-27.

Come on now folks! Whoever may read this take Gods Word as it is believe it, practice it’s teachings. Why try to twist it to your own satisfaction after all it is the inspired Word of God! It makes me sick when I see and hear people trying to steer away from what the Bible says. What I referred to in the beginning, the Holy Spirit will not give anybody license to go outside the Word and a license to sin.

Folks, if you believe that you can ask the Lord to save you from your sins and I’m sure he will. While it is true the Holy Spirit seals us but I can assure you that I can break that seal by turning aside and allowing myself to become corrupted with the filth and contamination of this world.