“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” This English translation might obscure the actual statement in 1 Peter 4:18, but what it is asking is this: if it is with great difficulty that the righteous are saved, then where are the wicked and ungodly in that scenario? … Read more
“ . . . receiving the end of your belief—the salvation of your souls.” What is the “end” of one’s belief? (btw: “belief” and “faith” are synonymous) Having grown up in christianity, being formally educated in it, and being in it for five decades, if I had a nickel for every “altar call” or “invitation” … Read more
There are generally two camps on this issue within christianity—those who believe that salvation is permanent once it is received, and those who think that someone can be saved, and then lose that salvation by living a life of fleshly sin, or by simply renouncing his salvation. There is a very simple explanation for why … Read more