• Hebrews 10:26-31
    For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The LORD will judge His people." It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
     
  • Hebrews 6:4-8
    For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
     
  • Hebrews 4:1
    Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
     
  • Hebrews 2:1-3
    Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
     
  • 2 Peter 1:10
    Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
     
  • Matthew 25:30
    And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
     
  • 1 Corinthians 10:12
    Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
     
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Resources

Do We Have 'Eternal Security'?

'Ready Answer' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The idea of eternal security is foreign to the Bible. It is puzzling how such a doctrine could develop when the Bible repeatedly comments, warns, and advises that we can lose it all through sin. For those who believe in the doctrine of eternal security, II Peter 1:10-11 is particularly difficult to dispute because it exposes the …


Eternal Security (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of Eternal Security teaches that once a person is justified by the blood of Jesus Christ, has His righteousness imputed, and is given the Holy Spirit, their salvation is absolutely guaranteed and cannot be lost due to the combination of Christ's righteousness, God's grace, and His intervention. This teaching is …


Eternal Security (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of Eternal Security is an attractive but deceptive lie, suggesting that once a person is justified by the blood of Jesus Christ, has the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and receives the Holy Spirit, their salvation is assured. However, this view fails to align with the broader picture of salvation as …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Thirteen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of eternal security, often termed "once saved, always saved," is a deceptive teaching crafted to appeal to human nature, encouraging believers to relax and let down their guard against sin. Satan's purpose through this doctrine is to instill a false sense of security, echoing his initial deception to Adam and Eve in …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the historical context of early Christianity, certain Gnostic beliefs, including the doctrine of eternal security, have persisted and influenced modern theological thought. This doctrine, rooted in Gnosticism, suggests that salvation, once attained, cannot be lost, regardless of subsequent behavior or sin. It was notably …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of eternal security, originating from ancient Greek philosophies, was among the false teachings that infiltrated the early church. This belief, rooted in the ideas of thinkers like Orpheus, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Ptolemy, became part of modern Christianity's doctrinal base. These philosophers promoted …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Fourteen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of eternal security, which essentially teaches that it is impossible for one not to be saved, is a concept that emerged from Gnostic influences. This doctrine, alongside lawlessness and dispensationalism, has persisted into modern times within Evangelical-Protestantism, forming part of what is termed Hellenistic …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of eternal security, as understood from the Greek philosophical and religious influences, is one of the false teachings that emerged over centuries. It is rooted in the foundational lie of the immortality of the soul, propagated by the father of lies when he deceived Adam and Eve with the notion that they would not …



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