Bible Discussion Thread Page 2

Free,

Amen!!!!!

Thanks brother Jesse for sharing these precious thoughts and promises from God's Word - all given to Christ's own, assuring us of our secure position in Him, simply because salvation is all of Him & not of ourselves. If we had contributed in any way to secure or even to maintain our security in salvation, then indeed, we would have much to fear & be tossed about. As one old missionary often stated (in reference to Philippians 2:12): 'God has given you His salvation, now work it out in your life in great earnestness and care'; let us not ever consider this undeserved Work of Love in us with carelessness or frivolity.

I perceive that the major problems that cause some believers to think that Christians can lose their salvation are, not understanding the perfect eternal Work of God's Spirit (that He makes no mistakes in choosing to indwell the truly repentant); the true meaning of 'Christian', the one who has been changed by the Spirit, following Jesus & living a Christ-centered life; and God's special act of Adoption into His family (He cannot 'un-adopt' us). All these Truths should confirm in our hearts, that absolutely nothing can "separate us from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord", and certainly not from our own choosing to do so - would a believer who has been so regenerated and blessed in life & in hope for all that is to come, even want to turn from such a loving and merciful God? His Spirit in us will carry us through every situation we face in this life: in joy or sorrow, in persecution or death. His ministry in us is continuous - we may at times falter but He doesn't; He raises us up every time to continue our walk Heaven-ward. Every blessing brother.

Brother Chris,

Amen! Either we are trusting in Christ and His power to keep us saved, or, we are trusting in our own ability to remain saved. If it is up to the believer to keep themselves saved, then they've earned their salvation which we know is not possible!

Blessings!

Excellent! Thank you brother Chris.