The ABCs of the salvation process

[ZacharyB]

IMO, these are the major ABC’s of the salvation process …

 

A --- INITIATION

The popular NT verses, such as John 3:16, are innocent little hooks

to catch the little fishes! … Several NT verses reveal that God gives

certain people the necessary seed of faith to enable them to believe

in Jesus and His gospel, and they are given the precious Holy Spirit

to live inside of them. Wow, this salvation stuff is really neat, isn’t it.

This initial stage is called “positional sanctification”. The foot is in

the door, so to speak, now it’s time to progress further …

 

B --- REVELATION

The Holy Spirit was sent to teach and guide believers into “all things”

(John 14:26,16:13) and to help them along the way as they progress.

This second stage is called “progressive sanctification”.

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God,

these are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

The Holy Spirit tries to teach, and IF believers are willing to receive it,

more revelation is given regarding what God requires of them. Yes,

it is possible to be estranged from Christ and fall from grace (Gal 5:4),

and therefore to have received the grace of God in vain (2 Cor 6:1).

Many verses spell out what God requires in the way of co-operation …

 

C --- OBEDIENCE

These instructions to believers refer to eternal life and death:

“… you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading

to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness” (Romans 6:16)

“For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit

you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (Romans 8:13)

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows,

that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh

reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap

everlasting life.” (Galatians 6:7-8)

Yes, this living according to the Spirit involves discipline and obedience.

There are several verses pertaining to each of the following major topics.

IF believers do these, it proves they are on the narrow path to salvation:

• doing God’s will (this involves all of the following topics)

• having a “knowing” relationship with Father God and Jesus

• doing good works-deeds towards the poor and needy

• practicing righteousness

• being obedient to Jesus’ commands

• refusing to be a habitual unrepentant sinner

• living a life of sincere repentance over sins

• living a dedicated and holy life

• being an overcomer (as Jesus overcame)

• enduring in the faith until the end of life

The Key is to understand what true repentance is ... and to live

a life of repenting over sins and failures to do all of the above.

 

It is not all the bed of roses that the OSAS doctrine teaches.

So, don’t be deceived, dozens of NT verses teach against it.

“… we are children of God, and if children, then heirs — heirs

of God and joint heirs with Christ, IF indeed we suffer with Him,

that we may also be glorified together.” (Romans 8:16-17)

 

Edited May 23, 2016 by ZacharyB

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Ah-ha! The real motive of this post comes at the end. A OSAS denier. Scripture cannot contradict itself, and there is a multitude (more than dozens) of verses that support OSAS. Otherwise, you are saying that Christ's work on the Cross was not sufficient to save; that we have to do something to earn and keep our salvation, which is false. When Christ gave up the Ghost on the Cross, He said "It is Finished." The Work of Salvation was finished (for those who would accept it.)

[ZacharyB]

14 hours ago, Rick_Parker said:

Ah-ha! The real motive of this post comes at the end. A OSAS denier. Scripture cannot contradict itself, and there is a multitude (more than dozens) of verses that support OSAS. Otherwise, you are saying that Christ's work on the Cross was not sufficient to save; that we have to do something to earn and keep our salvation, which is false. When Christ gave up the Ghost on the Cross, He said "It is Finished." The Work of Salvation was finished (for those who would accept it.)

Sorry, but there are many more dire warnings than there are promoting OSAS.

I.E. there are NOT more than dozens of verses which support OSAS ...

you are reading the NT with an extremely biased (blinded) viewpoint.

It is absolutely necessary to RECONCILE the 2 groups of verses.

It is blatantly ridiculous to insist on believing one group, whilst ignoring the other group.

In a very short summary ...

TRUE SAVING BELIEF results in a lot of things, which are outlined in the OP. 

IMO, those who do NOT believe the above do NOT have this true saving belief.

This is what the NT Scriptures teach ... NOT what your church teaches!

Please note: A true born-again believer should understand that ...

when Jesus said, "It is finished", He meant His main reason for coming was finished,

His task was finally and painfully completed ...

but, the NT gives about 10 reasons why The Word came to earth to become a man.

 

 

Edited May 25, 2016 by ZacharyB

[ZacharyB]

There are easily 100 NT passages which WARN that believers can lose their salvation,

but the deceived and decadent western churches prefer to keep the tithes rolling in

by ignoring many spiritual Truths.

Instead they teach peace and safety, including the pre-trib rapture doctrine.

You are NOT going to get taken out of what's coming!

Your faith will be severely tested whilst you are in the great tribulation of the antichrist.

If you survive this, be certain that you do NOT take the mark of the beast.

Failing either of these tests will cost you your salvation.

None of this is my opinion ... it is from the NT Scriptures!

No point in quoting them because you wouldn't receive them anyway.

 

Edited June 8, 2016 by ZacharyB

[ZacharyB]

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