Tag Archives: Salvation
Eternal Life vs. Eternal Security ~ What is Salvation?
Introduction After publishing this article I decided to change the name because many people misunderstand Eternal Life when it comes to Eternal Security; some think they are antithetical to each other. They think that eternal security is a heresy, wherein the opposite is true. But before addressing the article and the text at hand, please allow […]
Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~*
Introduction (Scheduled Release) In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times […]
Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~
Introduction In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times a benefit […]
Eternal Life vs. Eternal Security ~ What is Salvation?
Introduction After publishing this article I decided to change the name because many people misunderstand Eternal Life when it comes to Eternal Security; some think they are antithetical to each other. They think that eternal security is a heresy, wherein the opposite is true. But before addressing the article and the text at hand, please allow […]
Eternal Life vs. Eternal Security ~ What is Salvation?
Introduction But before addressing the article and the text at hand, please allow me to lay down the foundation in order to better deal with eternal life and those doctrines in which it is a part of, which include statements regarding faith, salvation, Strong’s Concordance & Dictionary in regards to New Testament Greek, and 2 […]
Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~
Introduction In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times a benefit […]
Eternal Security Series – Part 2 – Salvation, Repentance, Confession, and Sin Defined
Series Introduction The following article is Part 2 of a series concerning what many refer to as “Eternal Security.” The term “Eternal Security” is not found in the Bible. It is a man-made term to describe the teaching that “Once a Christian is saved, they are always saved” – which by its very definition is […]
Eternal Security Series – Part 1 – Galatians 5 – “those that do such things…”
Series Introduction The subject which is referred to as “Eternal Security” has brought major division within Christianity as a whole, whereas some denominations support this doctrine and others deny it. It is a religious doctrine (Meaning: “A teaching of the church”) that many point to and state it was not taught by the church fathers, which […]
Eternal Life vs. Eternal Security ~ What is Salvation?
Introduction After publishing this article I decided to change the name because many people misunderstand Eternal Life when it comes to Eternal Security; some think they are antithetical to each other. They think that eternal security is a heresy, wherein the opposite is true. But before addressing the article and the text at hand, please allow […]
Work Out Your Own Salvation ~ Philippians 2:12-13 (Notable Work)
Introduction The following is one of those passages wherein translating from the original Greek into the English renders it an enigma to many. Philippians 2:12-13 states: “Wherefore, my beloved, as you 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; […]
Proof of Eternal Security ~ Ephesians 2:8 (Notable Work)
Introduction When dealing with the subject of salvation (Soteriology, meaning: “The study of the doctrine of salvation“) from a Biblical foundation, perhaps the most well-known, most thorough, and most insightful treatment of the subject is found in Ephesians 2:8-10, which states: “For by grace you have been saved through faith0, and that not of yourselves; it is […]
Hebrews 6:4-6 Does Not Teach That a Believer Can Lose His Salvation (Notable Work)
Introduction Hebrews 6:4-6 is one of two passages (The other is Hebrews 10:25-27) in the book of Hebrews that has been used to support the premise that believers can lose their salvation, yet the grammar proves this to be untrue. If you would take the time to consider our previous extensive articles on Eternal Security, […]
Proof of Eternal Security ~ Ephesians 2:8
Introduction (Update ~ 07/19/2013) When dealing with the subject of salvation (Soteriology, meaning: “The study of the doctrine of salvation“) from a Biblical foundation, perhaps the most well-known, most thorough, and most insightful treatment of the subject is found in Ephesians 2:8-10, which states: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of […]
Salvation – What is It & How To Obtain It (Notable Work)
Introduction The following article has been expanded and updated. And though many mature believers may be tempted to pass by, I assure you there are some deeper insights they may not be aware of, and therefore worthy of their time. There are mainly two types of people that would have a vested interest in posing the question “How does […]
Work Out Your Own Salvation ~ Philippians 2:12-13 (Notable Work)
Introduction (Update: 06/05/2013) The following is one of those passages wherein translating from the original Greek into the English renders it an enigma to many. Philippians 2:12-13 states: “Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear […]
Work Out Your Own Salvation ~ Philippians 2:12-13
Introduction (Last Edited: 01/18/2016) The following is one of those passages wherein translating from the original Greek into the English renders it an enigma to many. Philippians 2:12-14 states: “Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation […]
A Preamble to Next Week’s Post
Preamble (Boy, what a mess this was, I was trying to get done too fast – sorry for the typos, and the lack of clarity – please reread, it may make sense now ~ Undated 04/10/2011) The following is a preamble to a blog that will posted by the middle to the end of next week. On […]
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