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Can a born again Christian lose their salvation??
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 47217:MV8xOTE5NTFfMzcxODY0MV9EQkVBMkFCNQ==] Sheep said, "However, for now, I just want to clarify if you think that *anyone* who believes that salvation can be lost is "ignorant" and "perpetuating Satan's lies" because there is no doubt in MY heart that "by grace, you are saved through faith, and that not of yourself, it is a gift of God." Please do respond." ------------------------------------------ No, of course not! That's why I said in my post that is at the top of this page of the thread that I recommend studying this issue from both sides. I recognize there can be legitimate differences of opinion on this matter. We grow in grace and knowledge. From my perspective, many genuine regenerated Christians do not fully comprehend their status, identity, and destiny in Christ -- and that includes me. God is infinite and we forever grow into the fullness of His truth and love. My answer may have seemed harsh because I was responding specifically to someone I have had exchanges with before ... well, I'll comment no further on that. But I do not retract my statement that the teaching that a Christian can lose his salvation is a false and satanic doctrine. It springs from not comprehending what Christ accomplished and what has been imputed and imparted to us by virtue of being brought into union with Him. Salvation is not a covenant in the sense that "if you do this, God will do that." The gospel truth is a unilateral PROMISE from God. But I certainly do NOT think that most ones who have not yet recognized this truth are satanic, or not Christian! The epistles are full of examples of believers being at all different stages of growth and insight -- from babes to more mature. I'm not setting myself up as some kind of mature teacher. I am witnessing what I believe to be truth and has been confirmed in me by the Spirit.. I do have a knack or gift for discerning various attitudes and spirits. You exhibit the Spirit of God. Sorry for any misunderstanding. [/quote]
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1 John 3:9
Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.
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