The notion that “salvation is a free gift” is a truth that gives hope to every believer, but this affirmation has become something of a half-truth that can lead to spiritual complacency. The New Testament is clear that the real “gift” is eternal life through Christ, and it begins now, not at some point in the future. True discipleship involves living out one’s faith and embracing a relationship with God as new creations.
Category Archives: Salvation
Can Salvation be lost? (part 2)
In Part 1 of this series on Assurance, we considered what Scripture has to say about whether someone can “lose their salvation”, and the clear message is that Christ’s disciples cannot be “snatched away” from Him. Moreover, since we know that Jesus’ work of atonement cannot be reversed or nullified, it is indeed true thatContinue reading “Can Salvation be lost? (part 2)”
Can salvation be lost? (part 1)
When it comes to the subject of the security of the believer, there are almost as many viewpoints as there are denominations: You’d think that Scripture would be crystal clear on something so important, but what makes this question of “losing your salvation” so tricky is that adherents of every position can readily point toContinue reading “Can salvation be lost? (part 1)”
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