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We will accept that the Bible is the final authority.
May God bless as we seek the truth.
Love,
Scott
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September 24, 2008 at 10:23 pm
There was good discussion in tonight’s Bible study about the idea of “eternal security.” The amazing grace of God our Savior and the completely competent Great Shepherd, Jesus really do give us confidence in our relationship with God. The warnings in Scripture about being deceived and possibly disqualified are challenging us to be serious about the faith.
What do you think? What does the Bible say about it?
September 27, 2008 at 12:10 pm
How can someone become disqualified? Is it blasphemy of the Holy Spirit or can you just fade away?
October 20, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Paul used the term “disqualified” in reference to becoming a slave to the passions of his body. This is found in 1 Corinthians 9:27. This is a real and serious issue for every Christian today. it is especially so for those living in a culture that is saturated with materialism and sensuality. We must discipline our bodies. One’s body is not concerned about eternity. It only wants satisfaction. In the letter to the Christians in Galatia, Paul bluntly stated in Galatians 5:17 that, “… the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please..”
Peter challenged his Christian readers to “abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.” (I Peter 2:11 nasb)
The unforgivable sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is not the same thing. That is an informed, intentional effort to give credit to the Evil One for what you know the Holy Spirit accomplished. Jesus used this phrase and it’s recorded in Matthew 12:31. The context makes it clear that this sin which will not be forgiven is a sin that is neither accidental nor is it a result of ignorance.