1 Saturday March 25 th “Once One Is Saved, He Is Always Saved.” Affirm: Roger Holland Deny: Douglas W. Hill

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Saturday March 25th

“Once One Is Saved, He Is Always Saved.”

Affirm: Roger HollandDeny: Douglas W. Hill

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“Once One Is Saved, He Is Always

Saved.”

Heb. 3:1, 12-14

“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers ofa heavenly calling…” (Heb. 3:1)

“Take heed, brethren, lest haply there shall be in

any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in

falling away from the living God: but exhort

one another day by day, so long as it is called

To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by

the deceitfulness of sin: for we are become

partakers of Christ, IF we HOLD FAST thebeginning of our confidence FIRMUNTO THE END…” (Heb. 3:12-14)

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Friday March 24th

“The Scriptures teach that a child of God may so sin as to be finally & eternally lost

in Hell.”

Affirm: Douglas W. Hill Deny: Roger Holland

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Of Terms In The

PropositionThe Scriptures – The 66 books of the Bible, Both Old & New Testaments (2 Tim.3:16f).Teach – To impart knowledge, to instruct.Child of God – One sanctified by the blood of Christ & a sharer in the Spirit of grace (saved) (Heb. 10:29).May so sin – The ability to rebel, free will to depart, to sin willfully (Heb. 10:26).Lost – End up in Hell for eternity, a

punishment worse than death (Heb. 10:29).

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Heb. 10:19-21

19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath

consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of

God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)…

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Heb. 10:24-25

24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good

works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

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Heb. 10:26-29

26 For if we sin willfully AFTER that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of

judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who…

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29 …who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said,

Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Heb. 10:26-29

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“The Scriptures teach that one is saved before and without water

baptism.”

Affirmed Oct 2005 by Roger Holland

“Was not Abraham our fatherjustified by works, when he hadoffered Isaac his son upon the

altar?” (James 2:21)

“But wilt thou know, O vain man,that faith without works is dead?”

(James 2:20).

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Grace (Eph. 2:8-9). Mercy (Titus 3:5).

WHAT SAVES

Blood (Mt. 26:28; Rom. 5:8-

9). Love (John 3:16).

Faith (Eph. 2:8-9).We BOTH Agree On These!

Word of God (Js.1:21;

Rom.1:16).

God (1 Tim. 2:3).Christ (2 Tim.

1:10).

WHO SAVES

Holy Spirit (Ti. 3:5).

Mr. Holland’s Straw Man

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Works of Men / Merit (Part or Whole) (Eph. 2:9; Ti. 3:5; Rom. 3:23; Is. 64:6). Works of Law of Moses

(Ro. 2:17; 3:19-20; 11:6; Gal. 2:14ff; 3:18; ). Works of Satan / Flesh (Gal. 5:19ff).

We BOTH Agree These Do NOT Save!

Mr. Holland’s Straw Man

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HOLLAND: At The Point Of Faith, Before & Without

Obedience. One Moment Is Enough!BIBLE:

IN OBEDIENT & LIVING FAITH! (Rom. 4:3, 12; 6:3f, 16-18; Jas. 2:14-24)Holland Misdefines “Faith”!

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2. Does sin separate the believer from God? Does sin affect a believer’s relationship with God?

1. Can a believer (one saved by the blood of Christ) stop believing?

3. Can a son be disinherited?4. Is security in a living or dead faith?5. Are there conditions to REMAINING saved?

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2. Does sin separate the believer from God? YES (Rom. 8:12-16)!

1. Can a believer stop believing? YES (Heb. 10:26-

31)!

3. Can a son be disinherited? YES (Heb. 12:16-

17)!4. Is security in a living or dead faith? LIVING (Jas. 2:14-26)!5. Are there conditions to REMAINING saved?YES (Lk. 8:13; Heb. 3:12-13)!

Holland MUST Say “NO” To These!

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Defined

[Pistuo] Strong’s #4100 – “used especially of the faith by which a man embraces Jesus, i.e. conviction, full of joyful trust, that Jesus is the Messiah – the divinely appointed author of eternal salvation in the kingdom of God, conjoined with obedience to Christ…” (Thayer p. 511).

John 3:16

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14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 explained by Num. 21:4-9!

DefinedJohn 3:16

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John 3:16 explained by Num. 21:4-9!“8 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make

thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live. 9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it upon the standard: and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked unto the serpent of brass, he lived.

(Num. 21:4-9)

DefinedJohn 3:16

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John 3:16 explained by Num. 21:4-9!“Once healed,

always healed”?

DefinedJohn 3:16

Serpents not removed (Num.

21:7).Remedy supplied

(21:8).COULD BE BITTEN AGAIN & HEALED

AGAIN!

“Once saved, always saved”?

Serpent not removed (Rev. 12:9; 21:10ff; 1 Pet.

5:8-9).Remedy supplied (John 3:16).

CAN SIN AGAIN & BE FORGIVEN

AGAIN!

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BIBLE

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IN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD (Gen.

3:8).

Gen. 2-3

FREE WILL: choice!

GOD: “In the day you eat thou shalt surely die…” (Gen.

2:17).SATAN: “Ye shall not surely die…”

(3:4). (False Assurance IN SIN!)

IN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD (1 Jn.

1:5-7).GOD: If you sin, you die (1 Jn. 1:6; 3:7-10,

14).SATAN: “Once

saved, Always Saved.” (False Assurance IN SIN!)

FREE WILL: (Rev.22:17)!

Cast Out - Tree of Life (Gen. 3:22-

24).

Tree Of Life (Rev. 22:18-19)

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NUM. 20:8-24

8 Take the rod… and speak ye unto the rock… 11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also. 12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, THEREFORE ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. 24 …for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.(Num. 20:8-12)

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1. Israel given promise of land (20:12). Did that INCLUDE Moses? Yes!

NUM. 20:8-24

C. DISOBEDIENCE = UNBELIEF!

2. Why did Moses Not enter (20:12, 24)? This sin (Nu 27:14; De 1:37; 3:26-27; 32:51)! 3. Thus Moses FELL from grace by sin!

A. Entering promised land is CONDITIONAL!

LESSONS:

B. A believer can FALL in UNBELIEF! (Pr. 24:16)

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1 Chron. 28:9

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. (1 Chron 28:9)

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23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell forever more. 34 Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land…

PSALM 37

1. Yes, God preserves (v. 28).2. CONDITION – Steps in the way of God.3. Earned or Grace? Note “FALL” (v. 24)!

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For seven times doth the righteous fall

AND RISE, And the wicked stumble in evil. (Prov. 24: 16)

PROV. 24:16

1. What kind of righteousness is this?Law of Moses? Perfect works?

No!But it includes RISING

(Obedience!)

2. To whom is security offered?Who is called “righteous”?

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BIBLE: “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”

(Prov. 28:13)

Prov. 28:13

1. This speaks about MERCY!2. It makes a difference what you do!3. Can God place conditions for

receiving His mercy? YES!

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ISAIAH 1:19-24

19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. 21 ¶ How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers… 24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:

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9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

(Isaiah 46:9-11)

Isaiah 46:9-11

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12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth. 13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it. (Ezek. 33:12-13)

Isaiah 46:9-11

This Is NOT Perfect Law Keeping!

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35 ¶ Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: 36 If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.

Jer. 31:31-37

Heb. 8:1-13

1. God Planned To Bring A NEW LAW. A LAW Of LIBERTY (Jer.

31:31-34)!2. Thus, Israel was preserved INSPITE OF SIN, to bring forth His plan (Gen. 12:1-3)!

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Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day…”

Jer. 31:31-37

Heb. 8:1-13

Heb. 8:8-12 QUOTES & APPLIES THIS TO

THE WAY OF CHRIST.It therefore INCLUDES:And being made perfect, he became

the author of eternal salvation unto all them that OBEY him; (Heb. 5:9)

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EZEK. 18:30-31

30 Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. 31 Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? (Ezek. 18:30-31)

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EZEK. 33:12-14

12 …The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth. 13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it. 14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;

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EZEK. 33:15-16

15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. 16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.1. This Is NOT Perfect Works, But MERCY!2. CONDITION: Be Faithful NOW!

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19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

(Matt. 5:19-20) (Cf. Matt. 13:37-43)

Matt. 5:19-20

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Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect. (Matt.

5:48)

Matt. 5:48

Teleios (5046). Complete (as in growth of moral character); of full age, full-grown, adult, mature. (Strong & Thayer)

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. {Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age} (1 Cor. 14:20)But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age… {of full age: or, perfect} (Heb. 5:14)Perfect = Mature = Earn Salvation

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21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall ENTER THE KINGDOM of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Matt. 7:21-27

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24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

Matt. 7:21-27

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CONTEXT OF MATT. 7:21-27:

False Prophets (7:15).Wolves in sheep’s clothing (7:15).How ENTER the kingdom (7:21)

1. This passage addresses those who NEVER ENTERED in the first place!

2. It ALSO offers security to those who OBEY! This does NOT help Mr. Holland’s view!

Matt. 7:21-27

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“He that endureth to the end shall be saved.” (Matt. 10:22b)

Matt. 10:16-33

“But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.”

(Matt. 10:33)1. Jesus referred to SHEEP…2. Jesus connects ENDURING with SAVED!3. Jesus warns against denying Him!

“Behold, I send you forth as sheep…”(Matt. 10:16)

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Matt. 12:33

1. Natural Trees Cannot Change. BUT JESUS SAYS WE CAN!

2. The Point Of Trees Is NOT Their Unchangeble Nature! BUT Whether It Is Acceptable or Rejected!

“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree

corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” (Matt.

12:33)

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29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (Matt 19:29)

Matt 19:29

BY FAITH WE HOPE FOR IT!

30 and in the world to come eternal life. (Mark 10:30) 30 and in the world to come life everlasting. (Luke 18:29-30)

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BIBLE: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat: but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.”

(Matt. 22:31-32)

Matt. 22:31-32

1. Was Jesus WRONG? He thought Simon’s faith COULD fail!2. Why would Simon have to

TURN AGAIN?

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BIBLE: “…He that endureth to the end shall be saved.” (Matt. 24:13)

Matt. 24:13

HOLLAND: “…He that endureth NOT to the end shall STILL be saved.”

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MARK 10:30



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12 “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. 13 And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.”

(Luke 8:12-13)

Luke 8:12-13

A BELIEVER CAN STOP BELIEVING!

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14 And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 15 And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience. (Luke 8)

Luke 8:14-15

1. Some believe, yet FALL AWAY!2. Others believe & HOLD FAST!

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42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

Luke 12:42-48

WHOSE SERVANT WAS HE?

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BIBLE: “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found…” (Luke 15:24)

Luke 15:24, 32

“But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.” (Luke 15:32)1. How was he DEAD?

Physically or Spiritually?2. Once alive always alive?

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BIBLE: “The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached…” (Luke 16:16)

Luke 16:16

1. What Jesus taught in OT context, was GOSPEL PREACHING…2. It was not in effect yet (Heb. 9:17), but was PREACHED.

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24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Luke 16:24-25

1. Can A Son LOSE His Inheritance? YES!2. Being A Son Does Not Mean You Can Be Secure IN SPITE OF SIN!

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Luke 18:29-30



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“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” (Luke 22:32)

Luke 22:32

Can A Believer Become An Unbeliever? Fall From Faith?

Deny The Lord?

1. If It CANNOT, Why Did Jesus Pray?

2. Also, Why Would Peter Need To Be CONVERTED (Jas. 5:19-20)?

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16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”(John 3:16-18)

John 3:16-18“BELIEVES” IS

PRESENT TENSE

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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.”

(John 5:24)

John 5:24

1. “Believeth” is PRESENT TENSE.2. Having eternal life is CONDITIONAL!

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37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:37-40

1. CONDITION – Comes, Sees, Believes!2. RESULT – Security & Eternal Life!3. Note also verses 44-45!

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44 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. 45 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

2. HOW – Taught, Learned & Come!SECURITY IN OBEDIENT OF FAITH!

1. WHO – Drawn Ones Will Not Be Cast Out (v. 37-39).

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66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve,

Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” (John 6:66-68)

John 6:66-68

1. Many disciples WENT BACK…2. Jesus asked even the 12 if they

would go away. CHOICE!3. This refers to ETERNAL LIFE!

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31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32)

John 8:31-32

1. These were BELIEVERS!2. They were told “IF YOU CONTINUE…”3. This refers to FREEDOM FROM SIN (8:34)!

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31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32)

John 8:31-32

1. Believers must CONTINUE In Word!2. In Continuing = Disciple Indeed,

Know Truth & Set Free (v. 34)!

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24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

John 10:24-26

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27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is

greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

John 10:27-29

1. Who are Jesus’ sheep? Believers…2. What does that involve? Hear & Follow… 3. Can sheep stray (Lk. 8:12-15;

Mt. 18:12f; 1Pet. 2:25)? THIS NECESITATES CONDITIONAL SECURITY!

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48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

John 12:48-50

A. Reject The Plan = Reject The Man!

B. Reject The Plan = Reject LIFE!

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1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

(John 15:1-4)

John 15:1-6

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5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (John 15:5-6)

John 15:1-6

1. Branches IN HIM may not bear fruit (v. 2)!2. Branches IN HIM may not abide (v. 6)!3. These are cast forth, WITHER & are burned!

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12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 14 Ye are my friends, IF ye do whatsoever I command you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

John 15:16

1. Jesus spoke of the work of the APOSTLES: Reveal truth (14:26; 15:26-27; 16:13)!2. While much can be generalized,

SOME has SPECIFIC application only!

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11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

John 17

1. Prayed that none lost & for unity.2. BOTH conditioned on believing & keeping His word (John 17:6, 8, 14, 17, 19, 20)!

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24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 1:24-25

1. Was Judas ever saved? YES! Before he fell!2. “Satan entered into him” (Lk 22:3, Jn 13:27). I.e. Satan was not always in him!3. Psalm 41:9 calls Judas a “familiar friend”!

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5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did… 8 And there was great joy in that city.

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery...

12 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. 13 Then Simon himself believed ALSO: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. (Acts 8:5-13)

Acts 8:5-24

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14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost…

18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:5-24

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20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be FORGIVEN thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the BOND OF INIQUITY.

24 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 8:5-24

A BELIEVER’S HEART CAN SIN & PERISH! And need

FORGIVENESS AGAIN!

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Simon “Still in the bond of iniquity!” NEVER SAVED

Does Faith Save Or Not???

Acts 8:5-24

If Condemn Simon, Condemn ALL These!

12 …when they believed Philip preaching… the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized… 13 Then Simon himself believed ALSO: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip…. (Acts 8:12-13)

Hill-Holland Debate on Apostasy March 24, 2006

(Holland’s 1st Neg)

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Simon “Still in the bond of iniquity!” NEVER SAVED

Hill-Holland Debate on Apostasy March 24, 2006

(Holland’s 1st Neg)

Acts 8:5-24

20 …because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

21 …thy heart IS not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of THIS thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be FORGIVEN thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and *in the BOND OF INIQUITY.1. Why condemn just ONE sin, if he has a lifetime of sin he is “STILL” guilty of?2. Why IS and ARE? Why not “STILL in…”?

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“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard…” (Act 10:44).

Peter explains it “in order” (11:4). “Words whereby saved” (Ax

11:14)“And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them…”(11:15).

“He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus

Christ.” (10:48)

Acts 8:5-24

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“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:

for it is the power of God unto salvation

to every one that believeth…” (v.16)

1. But must OBEY the faith (Rom.1:5;16:26)!

“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by

faith.” (v.17)

2. God’s righteousness must be SUBMITTED TO (Rom. 10:3)!

3. Thus, saving faith is OBEDIENT faith!

Rom. 2:7

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1Ti 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Rom. 2:7-8

7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing SEEK for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (Rom. 2:7-8)1. LIFE is CONDITIONAL!2. If do not continue, then WRATH!

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Not The Law Of Moses (Perfect Works) (Ro. 3:27)

NOT PERFECT WORKS! BUT PERFECT FAITH!

Rom. 3:27

Not The Works Of Man (Boasting) (Ro. 10:17;

Eph. 2:8-9)Not The Works Of Flesh (Ro. 13:14; Gal. 5:19f)IS Obedience of Faith in “working of God” (Col. 2:12)An Obeying Faith Is A Perfect Faith (Jas. 2:22)A Law Of Liberty & Mercy (Jas. 1:25; 2:13)Requires us to WALK by faith (2 Cor. 5:7)

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Rom. 4:3, 12

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted (1) unto him for righteousness.” (Rom. 4:3)1. Counted – to take an inventory,

account, impute, number (Strong 3049). 2. What did Abraham have in “inventory”?

“And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps (2) of that faith of our father Abraham, which HE HAD being yet uncircumcised.” (Rom. 4:12)

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WHEN WAS HIS FAITH RECKONED FOR

RIGHTEOUSNESS?

The Of Abraham

Descendants (Gen. 15:6; Ro. 4:3, 12) ~ 80

1. What KIND of Faith? OBEDIENT!

Have child (Gen.18:12; 21:2; Ro. 4:19-22) ~ 99Offer Isaac (Gen. 22:6, 12; Jas. 2:21-23) ~ 115

Left home (Gen. 12:1, 4; Heb. 11:8ff) ~ 60

2. Once Saved Always Saved?THEN WHY RENEWED

JUSTIFICATION?

Rom. 4:3, 12

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Rom. 6:12-14

12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

(Rom. 6:12-14)

SIN HAS NO DOMINION… HOW SO?

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Rom. 6:14-18

14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 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? 17 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. 18 Being THEN made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

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1. Do our emotions determine what is Truth (John 17:17; 1 Cor. 2:13)?2. Can we issue pardon to ourselves (Rom. 3:26; Pr. 14:12)?

HEART FELT SALVATION?

If oppose obedience, is your heart right?

3. The Bible “heart” includes: Thoughts &

Intentions (Heb.4:12).Will to obey (Rom. 6:17).

Rom. 6:17

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“If there are any stipulations, it is not longer a gift.” (March 24, 2006; 1st Affirm; Hill-Holland Debate on Apostasy)

FREE GIFT

I. A FREE GIFT MUST STILL BE RECEIVED!

Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to

you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting

life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:46)

Rom. 6:23

A. Holland ADMITS Faith is ONE Condition! B. So, CONDITIONS do NOT void a “free gift”!

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“If there are any stipulations, it is not longer a gift.” (March 24, 2006; 1st Affirm; Hill-Holland Debate on Apostasy)

FREE GIFT

II. A FREE GIFT CAN BE GIVEN BACK or THROWN AWAY!

Rom. 6:23

If believer STOPS believing…

Blood saved – tread under foot blood (Heb. 10:19,

26-31) Blood saved – teach error = damnation (2 Pet. 2:1, 3) “For a while believe…” (Luke 8:13) …is he still saved ANYWAY???

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Rom. 7:17

Paul sinned, but was “Still in fellowship with God” (Rom.

7:17)!

Hill-Holland Apostasy (Holland’s 1st Aff ) March 24,

2006

CONTEXT: 7:7 Paul under the 10 Commandments!7:9-23 Paul was “dead”, “slain”, and

“sold” in bondage by sin!

7:25 INTRODUCES Christ & Paul gives thanks!

7:19-21 Evil & sin was present in him!7:24 He was “wretched” needing

deliverance from “death”!

Saved IN SIN, MISERY & BEFORE CHRIST !?!

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“Law of faith” (Rom 3:27)?“Law of God” (Rom. 7:22, 25;

8:7)?

Rom. 8:2

“You don’t want to be saved by commands under any circumstances. You will fall short.”

Jacob-Holland Debate on Apostasy (Holland’s 1st Aff )

What about the command to BELIEVE (Jn 8:24)?What about…

“Law of Righteousness… by faith” (Rom.

9:31-32)?

“Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:2)?

“Law of liberty” (Jas. 1:25; 2:12)?

LAW

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1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

(Rom. 8:1-2)

Rom. 8:1-2

1. No condemnation to whom? - Those “in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:26-27). - “Walk… after the Spirit” (Rom.1:5; 16:26). - “FOR… the law… MADE ME FREE!”2. If you STOPPED walking in this law, what would happen?

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12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For IF ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but IF ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD (Rom. 8:12-16)

Rom. 8:12-16

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12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For IF ye live after the flesh, ye shall die… 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD (Rom. 8:12-16)

Rom. 8:12-16

“If live for the flesh, does this say we will die in hell? Eternally? It doesn’t

say we will. We can shorten our life…”

Hill-Holland on Apostasy (2nd Neg) Mar 24, 2006.

If you sin, you die SPIRITUALLY (Gen. 2:17; Ezk. 18:4; Heb. 10:26ff; Jas.

1:15; 2:9, 13; etc.)

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35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Rom. 8:35-39

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39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Rom. 8:35-39

“Keep yourselves in the love of God,looking for the mercy of our Lord

JesusChrist unto eternal life.” (Jude 21)

As the Father hath loved me, so haveI loved you: continue ye in my love.

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept

my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (Jn. 15:9-10).

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1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

Rom. 10:1-3

(Strong 5293) to obey, be under obedience

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Opponent says converting erring not essential because it requires a third

party.SOFaith is eliminated as essential since it requires a third party to teach the gospel (Rom. 10:14; 1 Cor. 1:21; 1 Tim. 4:16; Acts 8:30-31; Eph.

3:3-5)!OPPONENT’S LOGIC RULES OUT FAITH!

“If you are right, that is 2 saviors: God and man.” NO

THIRD PARTY


Rom. 10:14Jas. 5:19-20

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19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. 20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. 22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. 23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Rom. 11:19-23

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CONTEXT OF ROMANS 11:19-23:Grace (11:6)Salvation (11:11)Save (11:14)Reconciliation (11:15)Life from the dead (11:15)Holiness (11:16)Unbelief vs faith (11:20)Saved (11:26)Deliverance, taking away of sins

(11:27)

Rom. 11:19-23

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1 Cor. 1:30

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:” (1 Cor. 1:30)“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

(1 Cor. 6:11)And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

(Acts 18:8)

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1 Cor. 3:4-15

4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 5 ¶ Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

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1 Cor. 3:4-15

9 For we are labourers together with God: YE are God's husbandry, YE are God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 ¶ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

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1 Cor. 3:4-15

14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.CONTEXT: 1. Ministering the gospel, making converts! 2. Some endure trials (like gold, silver, etc). Some are burned up (as wood, hay, etc). 3. Which ever the case, the minister does not lose his salvation because some converts don’t stick!

THIS SHOWS POSSIBILITY OF APOSTASY!

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9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind… 11 …but ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (6:9-11 ASV)

1 Cor. 5:11-13

“…If any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater… Put away the wicked man from among yourselves.” (1 Cor. 5:11-13)

What happens to a brotherwho returns to wickedness?

1 Cor. 6:9-10

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24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be acastaway. (1 Cor. 9:24-27)

1 Cor. 9:24-27

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Castaway (1 Cor. 9:27)

Adokimos (Strong’s # 96) unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless, castaway, rejected, reprobate.

1 Cor. 9:24-27

Context is striving for an incorruptible crown!

Paul says even he could lose that & be rejected!

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1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 ¶ Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

1 Cor. 10:1-6

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7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. (Slain with sword - Ex. 32:25-28) 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

1 Cor. 10:7-11

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CONTEXT:Israel partook of the same

spiritual rock, Christ (10:2-4).Yet were overthrown because of

sin (10:5-11).

Warning to “brethren” (10:1), Warning to “we” and “us”

(10:6, 8, 9).

1 Cor. 10:12-13

1. Why the warning if believers cannot fall?

2. Why did Paul include himself?3. This deals with salvation in Christ!

(10:3, 16, 33)

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12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he FALL.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

(1 Cor. 10:12-13)

1 Cor. 10:12-13

Partakers of Christ can be OVERTHROWN because of sin! It has

happened before!

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1 Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand, 2 by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.

(1 Cor. 15:1-2 ASV)

1 Cor. 15:1-2

1. BRETHREN – Received, stand & saved by the gospel! Believers!

2. CONDITION – “IF ye hold fast…”

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1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that IF ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is

circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. 4 Christ is BECOME OF NO EFFECT (1) unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are FALLEN FROM GRACE.

Gal. 5:1-8

(1) Severed, cut off, separated, put an end to.

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5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision

availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.

Gal. 5:1-8

A. WHO - Those MADE FREE by Christ, have hope & faith, the called!

B. CONDITION – Stand fast, keep obeying.

C. WARNING – You can FALL from GRACE!

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16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Gal. 5:16-19

To Stay Away From Sin & Condemnation, You Must WALK In

The Spirit!

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Salvation (2 Tim. 2:10)

Redemption (Rom. 3:24)

Forgiveness (Col. 1:14)

Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:19)

Promises (2 Cor. 1:20)

Inheritance(Eph. 1:11)

Eternal Life(1 Jn 5:9-12)

(Ephesians 1:3)

IN

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OUTSIDE CHRIST

(Rom. 8:12; Jn. 15:2, 6)

“BAPTIZED INTOCHRIST”

(Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-27)

EPH. 1:3

SIN

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3 …all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 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: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace…

EPH. 1:3-7ff

God’s Plan To Save THROUGH CHRIST

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“…in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise”

(Eph. 1:13).

EPH. 1:13

1. Sealed - “to be branded or marked by an impression which has been stamped

on in order to distinguish one person or thing from another” (Caldwell, Truth Commentaries, p. 41).

2.“in order to mark a person or thing; hence to set a mark upon by the impress of a seal, to stamp” (Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon, p. 609).

“Seal” means MARKED, not closed / encased!

Can A Believer “In Christ” Stop Believing?

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1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation (conduct NKJV) in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

EPH. 2:1-3

CONTEXT: MANNER OF LIFE, A WALK, CONDUCTARE BABIES BORN COMMITTING SIN (Jn. 8:34)?

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Jacob-Holland on Apostasy (2nd Affirm)

TOTAL DEPRAVITY – “Children of wrath by nature” & “Do not make a mental choice to sin.”

USAGE: “We who are Jews by nature…” (Gal. 2:15).

DEFINED: Growth (Strong #5449). “A mode of feeling and acting which by long habit has become nature” - Eph. 2:3 (Thayer).

A LEARNED HABIT – NOT BORN NATURE

“Vain manner of life handed down from your fathers…” (1 Pet. 1:18)

CONTEXT: Eph. 2:1-3 describes lifestyle of sin.

QUESTION: What is your NATIVE tongue? Where you BORN speaking it?

EPH. 2:1-3SHADES OF CALVINISM

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(Ephesians 2:8-9 & Acts 19)

THE EPHESIANS: Heard the Gospel (Acts 19:5; Eph. 1:13). Believed the Gospel (Ephesians 1:13). Repented of their Sins (Acts 20:21). Confessed Christ (Acts 19:18). Were Baptized (Acts 19:5).

AFTER this, Paul writes them a letter saying,“by grace are ye

saved, through faith”!

EPH. 2:8-9

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Works of men (Eph. 2:9)? NO!NO!Works of the Devil (1 Jn. 3:8)?

NO!NO!Works of Old Law (Ro.3:27-29)? NO!NO!Works of God (Col. 2:12)?

YES!YES!“Work of God” (John 6:27-29).“Law of faith” (Rom 3:27).

“Obedience to the truth” (1Pt.1:22).

“Law of the Spirit” (Rom. 8:2).Obedience of the gospel (Rom.

1:5).

Eph. 2:9

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“There is… one baptism”

Infant baptism = WRONG SUBJECT!

SUBJECT: Penitent Believer (Acts 2:38)ACTION: Immersion / Burial (Rom. 6:3f) MEDIUM: Water (Eph.5:26; Ax10:47-48;

1Pet.3:21)

Sprinkling = WRONG ACTION!

“Because you are already saved”= WRONG PURPOSE!

PURPOSE: Remission of Sins (Acts 2:38)

Holy Spirit = WRONG MEDIUM!

EPH. 4:4

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17 …that ye no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk… alienated from the life of God… because of the hardening of their heart… (cf. Heb. 3:1, 7-14!) 20 But ye did not so learn Christ; 21 IF so be that ye heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus: 22 that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit; 23 and that ye be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.

EPH. 4:17-20

Can We Live “ALIENATED” & Go To Heaven?

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6 Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Phil. 1:6)

Phil. 1:6

A. What Kind Of Works? OF FAITH (1:5, 27; 2:16; 3:9, 16;

4:3, 9)!B. God expects us to WORK out our own

salvation!

12 So then, my beloved, even 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; 13 for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.(Phil. 2:12-13)

Phil. 2:12-13

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19 For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell; 20 and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens. 21 And you, being in time PAST alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, 22 yet NOW HATH HE reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and… (Col. 1:19-23)

Col. 1:19-23

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22 …without blemish and unreproveable before him: 23 IF so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard… (Col. 1:19-23)

Col. 1:19-23

A. WHO – Those reconciled by the blood!

B. CONDITION – If you CONTINUE in faith!

C. WARNING against “moving away”.

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11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye

are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;”

(Col.2:11-13)

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21 prove all things; hold fast that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil. 23 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do. (1 Thess. 5:21-24)

1 Thess. 5:21-24

A. WHO – The called.B. CONDITION –Must hold fast &

abstain…

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2 Thess. 1:8-10

8 rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: 9 who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10 when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed…DISOBEDIENCE IS OPPOSITE OF

BELIEF!

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13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (cf. Jn. 16:13; 17:17) 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Thess. 2:13-14

A. God Saves Those Sanctified By Faith!

B. Thus called by GOSPEL!C. Thus need to STAND FAST & HOLD!

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10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

1 Tim. 1:10-11

A. Moral Teaching = Doctrine = Gospel!

B. Gospel is power of God UNTO SALVATION

(Rom. 1:16)!C. Cannot have Christ while rejecting

His word (John 12:48-50)!

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18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, …that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

1 Tim. 1:18-20

A. Can you “put away” & “wreck” what you do not have?

B. Delivered to Satan – but still saved???

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1 Tim. 4:1-2

A. Can you depart from something you were never in? (Army, Wife, Job, etc.)

B. Can one depart, listen to evil spirits, speak lies, seared conscience and STILL ENTER HEAVEN?

1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart (1) from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron…

(1 Tim. 4:1-2)

(1) Revolt, desert, fall away, withdraw oneself.

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1 Tim. 5:1-8

1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. (1 Tim. 5:1-2, 8)

Can a brother deny the faith& be worse than an infidel

(unbeliever)AND STILL GO TO HEAVEN?

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1 Tim. 5:11-15

11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; 12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. [Broke their promise] 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some are already TURNED ASIDE after Satan.

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1 Tim. 6:11-120

A. WHO – Timothy, a man of God, called.

B. CONDITIONS – Flee sin & follow right…

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on

eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1 Tim. 6:11-12)

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2 Tim. 1:12-13

A. GOD KEEPS – Yes. Does that rule the need for us to hold on?

B. CONDITIONS – Must commit it to Him & hold fast!

12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 1:12-13)

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2 Tim. 2:10-13

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.CAN A BELIEVER STOP BELIEVING?

PAUL INCLUDES HIMSELF!

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2 Tim. 2:16-18

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow (1) the faith of some.CAN A BELIEVER LOSE THEIR

FAITH?(1) Subvert, corrupt, overturn.

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2 Tim. 2:19-22

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. AND, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 ¶ Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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2 Tim. 4:7-8

7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.A. GOD KEEPS – Yes. Does that rule

the need for us to KEEP THE FAITH?

B. Paul places assurance in DOING God’s will! No apart from it!

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Titus 1:1-2

“…according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began…” (Titus 1:1-2) …hope that is seen is not hope: for

what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

(Rom. 8:24)Have the PROMISE,

the HOPE of eternal life...

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18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that were disobedient? 19 And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.

(ASV)Strongs # 544 apeitheofrom 545; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):--not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving.

Heb. 3:18-20

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“Once One Is Saved, He Is Always

Saved.”

Heb. 3:1, 12-14

“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers ofa heavenly calling…” (Heb. 3:1)

“Take heed, brethren, lest haply there shall be in

any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in

falling away from the living God: but exhort

one another day by day, so long as it is called

To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by

the deceitfulness of sin: for we are become

partakers of Christ, IF we HOLD FAST thebeginning of our confidence FIRMUNTO THE END…” (Heb. 3:12-14)

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Heb. 4:1-11

1 Let us fear therefore, lest… any one of you should seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they: but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard. 3 For we who have believed do enter into that rest; even as he hath said, As I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest… 6 Seeing therefore… they to whom the good tidings were before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,

UNBELIEF = DISOBEDIENCE = NOT ENTERBELIEVERS WARNED OF COMING SHORT!

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Heb. 4:1-11

7 …To-day if ye shall hear his voice, Harden not your hearts… 9 There remaineth therefore a sabbath rest for the people of God… 11 Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man FALL after the same example of disobedience.

BELIEVERS CAN HARDEN THEIR HEARTS!

BELIEVERS MUST BE DILIGENT TO ENTER!

BELIEVERS CAN FALL BY DISOBEDIENCE!

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Heb. 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any

twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and

spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

HEART according to the Bible INCLUDES thoughts and intentions!

Reason and will!Mind and choice!

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8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he

suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

JesusWe

SaviorSaved

Heb. 5:8-9

Obey – present tense!

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Heb. 6:4-9

4 For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted (1) of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and tasted (1) the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then fell away, it is impossible to RENEW them AGAIN unto repentance; SEEING they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.A SAVED PERSON CAN FALL!Cannot be renewed WHILE they reject

Christ!(1) To taste, eat, experience. (cf. Heb 2:9)

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Heb. 6:4-9

7 For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God: 8 but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned. 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:1. If we drink the rain & bear thorns,

what will happen?2. If CANNOT fall, why did Paul speak

this?

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Heb. 7:25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Heb.

7:25)1. Is God Able To Save? YES!2. WHO? Them That COME By Christ!

(Present Tense!)

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Heb. 9:12

12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. (Heb. 9:12)

1. Is eternal salvation available? YES!2. Is it CONDITIONAL? YES!

Heb. 5:9

9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that OBEY him; (Heb. 5:9)

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Heb. 10:14

“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”

(Heb. 10:14)1. Is perfection available? YES!2. Is it CONDITIONAL? YES! (cf. Heb.

9:12)

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Heb. 10:19-21 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter

into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath

consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of

God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)…

Heb. 10:19-21

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Heb. 10:24-25 24 And let us consider one another to

provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Heb. 10:24-25

Holland Said: “People who are saved, but do not attend, are going to be barren… not lost.”Hill-Holland on Apostasy (Holland 2nd Neg) Mar

24, 2006.

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Heb. 10:26-29

26 For if we sin willfully AFTER that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of

judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who…

Heb. 10:26-29

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29 …who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said,

Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Heb. 10:26-29

Heb. 10:26-29

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Heb. 10:35-39

35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, AFTER ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but IF any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. (Heb. 10:35-39)

This is not a statement of impossibility! It is an

exhortation & encouragement!

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“by FAITH Abel OFFERED unto God a more excellent sacrifice” v.4

Saving Faith (Heb. 10:39; 11:5-6, 16).

“by FAITH Noah MOVED with fear, PREPARED an ark…” v.7“by FAITH Abraham OBEYED…and WENT OUT…” v.8“by FAITH Abraham OFFER UP Isaac…” v.17

“by FAITH Moses FORSOOK Egypt…” v.27

“by FAITH they PASSED THROUGH the Red Sea…” v.29“by FAITH…walls of Jericho WERE COMPASSED…” v.30OBEDIENCE OF FAITH (Rom.

16:26).

Heb. 11

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“What about Rahab, Samson, etc.They were immoral, yet saved!”

Do you not know the scriptures?

Do you realize that you are trying to put those who are PRACTICING SIN

into heaven???

They, JUST LIKE DAVID, must have repented!

(Heb. 11:32; Psalm 32)

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Heb. 12:11-17

11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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Heb. 12:11-17

15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. 17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

CAN A SON GIVE UP HIS INHERITANCE?

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Heb. 13:5-6

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED?

ETERNAL SECURITY? 7 And Moses called unto Joshua… the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee…

(Deut. 31:7-8) 16 And the LORD said unto Moses, …this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods… and will forsake me… 17 Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them…”

(Deut. 31:16-17)

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Heb. 13:5-6

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED?ETERNAL SECURITY?

3:1-14 Warns believers of unbelief. 4:1-11 Warns of becoming hard hearted & falling. 6:4-9 Partakers of Spirit fell… 10:19-29 Blood saved – if sin willfully, face fire. 12:11-17 Warns against selling birthright, like Esau. 2 Tim. 2:12-13 If we deny Him, He will deny us!

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James 1:1-2, 12

1 …to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience…

12 Blessed is the man that ENDURETH temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.1. WHO – Believing brethren!2. CONDITION – Must endure to live!

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“Is the crown of life the same as eternal life? Revelation says the

crown can be taken away, so it is not a gift. It is earned. Eternal life is not

equal to the crown.”


Complete Race = Incorruptible Crown (1 Cor. 9:25)

James 1:12

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me AT THAT DAY: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love HIS APPEARING.” (2 Tim. 4:7-8; cf. Mk. 10:30)“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” (Rev. 3:11)

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James 1:14-16

14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it

bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

1. WHO – Brethren!2. CONDITION – You sin you die!3. WARNING – Brethren may think

differently!

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James 2:1-13

1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons…. 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 8 IF ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9 But IF ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. 10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 13 For he shall have JUDGMENT WITHOUT MERCY, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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James 2:14-26v. 14 “…can that faith save him?”v. 17 “faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.”v. 20 “faith apart from works is barren”v. 21 “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac…” (Work of Devil? Men? Law? Faith?)

v. 22 “faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect”

DefinedJames 2:14ff

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v. 23 “and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness…” v. 24 “Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.”v. 26 “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.”

James 2:14-26

DefinedJames 2:14ff

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James 5:12-15

12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

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James 5:19-20

19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. (James 5:19-20)1. WHO – Brethren!2. Can you err from what you do not

have?

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Opponent says converting erring not essential because it requires a third

party.SOFaith is eliminated as essential since it requires a third party to teach the gospel (Rom. 10:14; 1 Cor. 1:21; 1 Tim. 4:16; Acts 8:30-31; Eph.

3:3-5)!OPPONENT’S LOGIC RULES OUT FAITH!

Rom. 10:14Jas. 5:19-20

“If you are right, that is 2 saviors: God and man.” NO

THIRD PARTY


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1 Pet. 1:3-5

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are KEPT by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.1. WHO – Born again people are KEPT! 2. CONDITION – Through faith.

What if one stops believing?3. Hope that is seen is not hope (Rom.

8:24)!

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20. Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.21. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

1 Pet. 3:21

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TEMPORAL SPIRITUAL

NO and NO!

Rock (1 Cor. 10:2)Christ

Thus, Noah’s Salvation is the image of Baptism!

Is CHRIST the figure of the ROCK? Is HEAVEN the figure of

the HOLY PLACE?

FIGURE TRUE

Holy Place (Heb. 9:24) HeavenNoah’s Salvation (1 Pet. 3:20-21) Baptism

1 Pet. 3:21

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“…but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by the resurrection of Jesus

Christ” (KJV)Strongs # 1906from 1905; an inquiry:--

answer.

“but the interrogation of a good conscience

toward God” (ASV)

“but as an appeal to

God for a clear conscience” (RSV)

“but the question of a good

conscience in regard to God”

(YLT)

Strongs # 1905 is from 1909 and 2065; to ask for,

i.e. inquire, seek:--ask (after, questions), demand,

desire, question. “But the answer of a good conscience toward God.” The word here rendered answer means properly a

question, an inquiry. (Albert Barnes' NT

Commentary)

1 Pet. 3:21

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By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written unto you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true GRACE of God. Stand

ye fast therein. (1 Pet. 5:12)

1 Pet. 5:12

“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit…” (1 Pet. 1:22)“…baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:” (1 Pet. 3:21)

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2 Pet. 1:4-11

4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 ¶ And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For IF these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(2 Pet. 1:4-11)

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2 Pet. 1:4-11

9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he WAS PURGED from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for IF ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.1. WHO – Brethren, forgiven people!2. CONDITION – If do, shall never

FALL! If not do, then shall

FALL!Holland: “Forgotten, not lost it.”


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2 Pet. 2:1-3

1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord THAT BOUGHT THEM, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3 ¶ And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. (2 Pet. 2:1-3)1. WHO – Blood bought people!2. Taught error = Damnation!

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2 Pet. 2:14-22

14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray…

Forsake – to leave down, behind, abandon.Can you abandon / leave behind your wife,

if you NEVER had a wife?

Gone Astray - to roam from safety, truth, or virtue.Can you roam from safety, truth or virtue if you NEVER had it?

CONTEXT: Blood Bought - False Teachers (2:1).

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2 Pet. 2:14-22

18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that WERE CLEAN ESCAPED from them who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. [Rom. 8:13; Jas. 1:15] 20 For if AFTER THEY HAVE ESCAPED the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are AGAIN ENTANGLED therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.


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2 Pet. 2:14-22

21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, AFTER they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.


WHAT IS THE POINT OF “DOGS & SOWS”?

That they were cleansed,BUT RETURNED TO SIN! Can you turn AGAIN to what you always

faced?

Cf. Matt. 12:33

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1 John 1:1-10

1 That which was from the beginning… of the Word of life… that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us… 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 5 ¶ This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

SAVED, BUT “OUT OF FELLOWSHIP”???

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1 John 1:1-10

6 IF we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But IF we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 ¶ IF we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 IF we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 IF we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

FELLOWSHIP = DO TRUTH, BLOOD CLEANSES

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1 John 1:1-10

6 IF we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But IF we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.“Once Saved, Always Saved”

Offers comfort WHILE WALKING IN DARKNESS!

God Says We Must WALK IN THE LIGHT,

And Trust For Forgiveness When We Stumble!

God gives a REMEDY, not an EXCUSE!

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“LIMITED ATONEMENT”?

Jesus gave himself ‘for the life of the world” (John 3:16, 6:51).

Jesus “tasted death for every man” (Heb. 2:9).

“He is the propitiations for our sin; and not our sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2).

1 John 2:2

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3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

(1 John 2:3-4)

1 John 2:3-4

1. You KNOW that you know him IF keep…2. We KNOW that someone does NOT KNOW HIM, IF keep not commands…Those Who Do NOT Obey, Do NOT

Know Him!

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“But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.” (1 John 2:4-5)“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments…” (1 John 5:3).

“And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.” (2 John 6)

“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. (Jn 14:21)

1 John 2:4-5

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1 John 2:19, 24-26

19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have CONTINUED with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. (1 John 2:19)They Did Not CONTINUE… I.e. they once

were, but did not remain! That’s MY point! (cf. Luke 8:13!) 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye

have heard from the beginning. IF that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

(1 John 2:24-26)

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1 John 3:4-10

4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law… 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil… 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed (1) remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

(1) Luke 8:13, 15; Ps. 119:11

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Believe (1 John 5:1)

Love = Do Commands (1 John 4:7; 5:2-3)Do Righteousness

(1 John 2:29)

BORNBORNOFOF

GODGOD

1 John 5:1

Sins Not - Keepeth

Himself (1 John 5:18)

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1 John 5:11-13

11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Thus Urges Them To CONTINUE In Belief!

“that you may continue to believe” (NKJV)

BELIEF (Present Tense) = HAVE SON = LIFE

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HOLLAND REFERED HILL SAYING: “He said keep thyself in the

love of God…”

JUDE 21

“Keep yourselves in the love of God,looking for the mercy of our Lord

JesusChrist unto eternal life.” (Jude 21)

As the Father hath loved me, so haveI loved you: continue ye in my love.

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept

my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (Jn. 15:9-10).

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(2nd Neg) Mar 24, 2006.

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HOLLAND SAID: If God’s love is based on conditions, how miserable we will be! We will have to throw everyone away!

JUDE 21

God’s Love is OFFERED To Everyone; Though NO ONE Deserves It (Jn 3:16;

Rom. 3:23)!


“…If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love…” (Jn. 15:9-10).

SO WHY AREN’T ALL SAVED?

God’s Profound Love Can Be Rejected By Men!Who is miserable? The one who

keeps & abides? Or the one who sins?

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Rev. 2:10

“…be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of

life.” (Rev. 2:10)1. WHO – church at Smyrna.2. CONDITION – be faithful unto

death.

Did they have a crown of LIFE already and Jesus not know

about it?

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Rev. 3:1-4

1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis… 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: FOR I have not found thy works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

1. They were dying – LOOSING LIFE!2. REMEDY - HOLD FAST & REPENT!

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Rev. 3:5

5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I

will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (Rev. 3:5)And IF any man shall take away from the

words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of

life… (Rev. 22:19)And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I BLOT OUT

of my book. (Ex. 32:33; Ps. 69:28) 1. CONDITIONS: Overcome, Respect Word,

Sin Not. 2. RESULT: NOT Blotted Out! 3. If Fall, Tamper With Word & Sin –

WILL YOUR NAME REMAIN?

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“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say,

Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev.

22:17)1. You must RESPOND to the invitation!

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” (Rev. 22:14).

Rev. 22:14, 17

2. This does NOT nullify the gift!

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“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say,

Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev.

22:17)1. You must respond to the invitation!2. “Blessed are they that do his

commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” (22:14).

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QUOTES &

SUMMARY

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“I am not a Calvinist under any circumstances!”TOTAL DEPRAVITY – “Children of wrath by nature” & “Do not make a mental choice to sin.”UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION – Denies

all conditions, except “Faith.” (Yet, to hold ANY of the others, he must logically grant this one!)LIMITED ATONEMENT – “Adam & Eve not under the blood of Christ”!IRRESISTABLE GRACE – Cannot CHOOSE to fall! “Not everyone hears the voice of God.”PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS – His Proposition!

SHADES OF CALVINISMJacob-Holland on Apostasy (2nd Affirm) Hill-Holland on Apostasy (1st Neg) Mar

24, 2006

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Jacob-Holland on Apostasy (2nd Affirm)

TOTAL DEPRAVITY – “Children of wrath by nature” & “Do not make a mental choice to sin.”

USAGE: “We who are Jews by nature…” (Gal. 2:15).

DEFINED: Growth (Strong #5449). “A mode of feeling and acting which by long habit has become nature” - Eph. 2:3 (Thayer).

A LEARNED HABIT – NOT BORN NATURE

“Vain manner of life handed down from your fathers…” (1 Pet. 1:18)

CONTEXT: Eph. 2:1-3 describes lifestyle of sin.

QUESTION: What is your NATIVE tongue? Where you BORN speaking it?

EPH. 2:1-3SHADES OF CALVINISM

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So did Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, Etc, Etc! (Mt. 5:28-29; Gal. 5:19f; 2 Pet. 2; Rev. 21:8)

“I’ve heard a lot of church of Christ preachers preach drunks

& whoremongers into Hell.”

Are ACTIVELY SINNING People Going To Enter Heaven (Rev.

21:7)?

Church of Christ PreachersHill-Holland on Apostasy (1st Neg) Mar

24, 2006.

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1. “I” Do Not Make It Anything (1 Cor. 3:6)!

“He makes it easier to get saved, than for children to stay

saved.”

Church of Christ PreachersHill-Holland on Apostasy (1st Neg) Mar 24,

2006.

2. More difficult to continue than enter?

“Many” Never Enter, “Few” Enter (Mt. 7:13-14).

Exodus Generation, ONLY 2 ENTERED (Num.

14:30).

Noah’s Generation, ONLY 8 ENTERED(1Peter

3:20).

3. If Love Sin - Makes It Hard For Self!“Children, how hard is it for

them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!” (Mk10:24).

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“He makes it easier to get saved, than for children to

stay saved.”

Church of Christ PreachersHill-Holland on Apostasy (1st Neg) Mar

24, 2006.

23 ¶ Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

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But God connected the new “covenant" with forgiveness (Heb. 8:8, 12)!

Saved by promise. A promise is

unconditional. If add conditions, promise is

made a covenant.

And God connected the new “covenant” with the blood of Christ (Mt. 26:28; Heb. 12:24)And God connected “covenant” with forgiveness (Rom. 11:27ff).

PROMISE

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Promise of “life” via the new “covenant” (2 Cor. 3:6).

“Better covenant” enacted upon “better promises” (Heb.

8:6)!

If have the Son – have life (1Jn 5:12).

Saved by promise, not covenant…

24 LET that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. IF that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. (1 John 2:24-25)

PROMISE

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“If I killed my wife and mother and debauched a thousand women I couldn't go to hell--in fact, I couldn’t go to hell if I wanted to.”

Bill Foster,Baptist preacher, Louisville

KY

DO YOU BELIEVE MR. FOSTER?QUOTE 01

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“We take the position that a Christian’s sins do not damn his soul. The way a Christian lives, what he says, his character, his conduct, or his attitude towards other people have nothing whatever to do with the salvation of his soul….All the prayers a man may pray, all the Bibles he may read, all the churches he may belong to, all the services he may attend, all the sermons he may practice, all the debts he may pay, all the ordinances he may observe, all the laws he may keep, all the benevolent acts he may perform will not make his soul one whit safer; and all the sins he may commit from idolatry to murder will not make his soul in any more danger…The way a man lives has nothing whatsoever to do with the salvation of his soul…The way I live has nothing whatsoever to do with the salvation of my soul.”

DO YOU BELIEVE MR. MORRIS?QUOTE 02

From “Do A Christian’s Sins Damn His Soul?” Stamford, TX

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Repentance Simultaneous With Faith

(Mk 1:15; Ax 20:21).

1. The goodness of God leads to repentance (Rom. 2:4). 2. One must believe in God’s

goodness before he can be lead to repent.

Therefore: Faith occurs BEFORE repentance. They do NOT occur

simultaneously!

REPENTENCE

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Repentance Simultaneous With Faith

(Mk 1:15; Ax 20:21).

1. Godly sorrow works repentance (2 Cor. 7:10). 2. One must believe in God’s love / judgment before he will be sorry toward God.Therefore: Faith occurs BEFORE repentance. They do NOT occur

simultaneously!

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“But without faith it is impossible to please him…” (Heb. 11:6)

For a while believe (Luke 8:13). Shipwreck your faith (1 Tim. 1:19). Depart from the faith (1 Tim. 4:1). Deny the faith (1 Tim. 5:8). Cast off faith (1 Tim. 5:12). Err concerning the faith (1 Tim. 6:10).

SUMMARY FAITH

If you STOP BELIEVING, will you go to heaven anyway?

So, What If You…

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DOES GOD SPEAK OF HIS CHILDREN FALLING?

For a while believe, fall away (Luke 8:13). Take heed lest ye fall (1 Cor. 10:12). Ye are fallen from grace (Gal. 5:4). If ye do these things, ye shall never fall (2 Pet. 1:10). Remember from whence thou art fallen (Rev. 2:5).

If you FALL from faith & grace, will you go to heaven anyway?

SUMMARY FALL

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WHAT DOES “IF” MEAN? Disciples “IF” ye continue (John 8:31). Saved “IF” you remember (1 Cor. 15:1-2). Reap “IF” you faint not (Gal. 6:9). Holy “IF” ye continue (Col. 1:22-23). Never fall “IF” ye do these (2 Pet. 1:10). Cleansed “IF” ye walk in the light

(1 Jn. 1:7).

IF You Stop, Forget, Faint, Disobey & Walk In Darkness:

Will You Go To Heaven Anyway?

SUMMARY IF

Documents

1 Saturday March 25 th “Once One Is Saved, He Is Always Saved.” Affirm: Roger Holland Deny: Douglas W. Hill