The Concept of Salvation in Christian Theology
“Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into
the holy place every year with blood of others; For then must he often have
suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the
world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And as it is
appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was
once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall
he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
(Hebrews 9:25–28 KJV)
Once Saved
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Always Saved
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
Can A Christians Lose Their Salvation?
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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A Christian Can’t Lose Their Salvation…
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A Christian Won’t Lose Their Salvation…
A Christian Can’t Lose
Their Salvation…
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Perseverance:
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The idea that those who are truly born again will be empowered
by the Holy Spirit to continue to believe until death
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They fail to see that individuals either choose to obey the
gospel or choose to reject it…
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“Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members
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instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members
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instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey
, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have
obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you
. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”
(Romans 6:8–18 KJV)
“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved,
if
ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
(1 Corinthians 15:1–2 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Perseverance:
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The idea that those who are truly born again will be empowered
by the Holy Spirit to continue to believe until death
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Faith or belief has to be maintained…
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“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as
in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,
work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it
is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of
his
good pleasure.”
(Philippians 2:12–13 KJV)
–Albert Barnes New Testament Commentary
“The meaning is, that God
produces a certain effect in
us
; he exerts such an influence over us as to lead to a
certain result in our minds—to wit, “to will and to do.”
Nothing is said of the
mode
in which this is done, and
probably this cannot be understood by us here
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For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of
his
good pleasure (Philippians 2:13 KJV)
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his
only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is
love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son
to be
the
propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love
one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God
dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”
(1 John 4:9–12 KJV)
“For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling
the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the
blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot
to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”
(Hebrews 9:13–14 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Preservation:
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God’s ability to keep, protect, or preserve, those who are truly
saved from stumbling, falling away, or turning from the faithFaith
or belief has to be maintained…
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“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to
present
you
faultless before the presence of his glory with
exceeding joy,”
(Jude 1:24 KJV)
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They maintain that nothing nor anyone, including yourself can
keep you from falling…
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Preservation:
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God’s ability to keep, protect, or preserve, those are truly saved
from stumbling, falling away, or turning from the faithFaith or
belief has to be maintained…
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“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to
present
you
faultless before the presence of his glory with
exceeding joy,”
(Jude 1:24 KJV)
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They maintain that nothing nor anyone including yourself can
keep you from falling…
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“Grace
be
to you and peace from God the Father, and
from
our Lord Jesus Christ,
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world,
according to the will of God and our Father: To whom
be
glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel
: Which is not another; but there be some that
trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from
heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto
you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any
man
preach
any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
(Galatians 1:3–9 KJV)
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But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom
of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and
women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he
continued with Philip
, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were
done.Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they
were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as
yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the
Lord Jesus.) Then laid they
their
hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost
was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on
whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him,
Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be
purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is
not right in the sight of God.
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray
God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. For I
perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and
in
the bond of iniquity
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Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of
these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
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(Acts 8:12–24 KJV)
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But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face,
because he stood condemned
. For prior to the coming of certain
men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they
came, he
began
to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party
of the circumcision. The rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy,
with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their
hypocrisy. But when I saw that they were not straightforward about
the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of all, “If you,
being a Jew, live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, how
is it that
you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
(Galatians 2:11–14
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“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go
on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance
from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of
baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead,
and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit. For
it is
impossible for those
who were once enlightened
,
and have tasted
of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy
Ghost
,
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers
of the world to come
,
If
they shall fall away
, to renew them again
unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God
afresh, and put
him
to an open shame.”
(Hebrews 6:1–6 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Predestination…
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To determine ones salvation before hand…
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God has predestined Christians In Christ Not To Christ…
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“And we know that all things work together for good to them
that love God, to them who are the called according to
his
purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate
to be
conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the
firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did
predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them
he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also
glorified.”
(Romans 8:28–30 KJV)
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints
which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace
be
to
you, and peace, from God our Father, and
from
the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed
be
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly
places
in Christ:
According as
he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of
the world
, that we should be holy and without blame before him in
love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus
Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the
praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted
in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace
;”
(Ephesians 1:1–7 KJV)
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“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the
church daily such as should be saved.”
(Acts 2:47 KJV)
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not
shall be damned.”
(Mark 16:15–16 KJV)
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Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
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Predestination…
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All who respond to the gospel are destined to salvation…
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“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent
me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is
written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.
Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the
Father, cometh unto me.”
(John 6:44–45 KJV)
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Those who obey…
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“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every
one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
(Acts 2:38 KJV)
“Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God,
even
to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify
that it is he which was ordained of God
to be
the Judge of quick
and dead
. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his
name
whosoever
believeth in him shall receive remission of
sins.
”
(Acts 10:41–43 KJV)
The discussion delves into the theological aspects of salvation in Christianity, focusing on the once saved vs. always saved debate. It explores the idea of whether a Christian can lose their salvation, touching on topics like perseverance, forgiveness of sins, and the role of grace. The contrasting views of Traditional Calvinism and Modern Calvinism are examined, shedding light on eternal security, predestination, and the nature of God's promises.
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Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (Hebrews 9:25 28 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Can A Christians Lose Their Salvation?
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Traditional Calvinism.. T.U.L.I.P. Total Hereditary Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of The Saints .
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Modern/New Calvinism Eternal Security P.P.P.P.P.P.P. Perseverance Preservation Predestination Propitiation Permanency Promises . Prayer
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved There are two points that need to be addressed A Christian Can t Lose Their Salvation A Christian Won t Lose Their Salvation
A Christian Cant Lose Their Salvation
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Perseverance: The idea that those who are truly born again will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue to believe until death They fail to see that individuals either choose to obey the gospel or choose to reject it What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? (Romans 6:1 2 KJV)
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead d (Romans 6:8 18 KJV)
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye sta (1 Corinthians 15:1 2 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Perseverance: The idea that those who are truly born again will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue to believe until death Faith or belief has to be maintained Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (Philippians 2:12 13 KJV)
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure (Philippians 2:13 KJV) The meaning is, that God produces a certain effect in us; he exerts such an influence over us as to lead to a certain result in our minds to wit, to will and to do. Nothing is said of the mode in which this is done, and probably this cannot be understood by us here Albert Barnes New Testament Commentary
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. (1 John 4:9 12 KJV)
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Hebrews 9:13 14 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Preservation: God s ability to keep, protect, or preserve, those who are truly saved from stumbling, falling away, or turning from the faithFaith or belief has to be maintained Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, (Jude 1:24 KJV) They maintain that nothing nor anyone, including yourself can keep you from falling
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck themout of my Father s hand. (John 10:28 29 KJV) As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all thes
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Preservation: God s ability to keep, protect, or preserve, those are truly saved from stumbling, falling away, or turning from the faithFaith or belief has to be maintained Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, (Jude 1:24 KJV) They maintain that nothing nor anyone including yourself can keep you from falling Christians can fall away!
Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (Galatians 1:3 9 KJV)
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. (Acts 8:12 24 KJV)
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision. The rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of all, If you, being a Jew, live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, how is it that you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews? (Galatians 2:11 14 NAS95)
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit. For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Ifthey shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put himto an open shame. (Hebrews 6:1 6 KJV)
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Predestination To determine ones salvation before hand God has predestined Christians In Christ Not To Christ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. (Romans 8:28 30 KJV)
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Ephesians 1:1 7 KJV)
Obey The Gospel Place of Acceptance In Christ And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:15 16 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (Acts 2:47 KJV)
Predestined Person Do Not Have to Obey
Once Saved Vs. Always Saved Predestination All who respond to the gospel are destined to salvation No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. (John 6:44 45 KJV) Those who obey Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38 KJV)
Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoeverbelieveth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Acts 10:41 43 KJV)
