Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18, NKJV Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers…
Tag: Once Saved Always Saved
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-22, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will…
I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)
Philippians 3:1-16, NKJV Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, 4 though I also might…
1 John 2:19: “never saved to begin with”?
Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS), a view I call a grassroots Calvinist movement in the churches, is one that doesn’t believe in the idea that some are selected for Heaven and others for Hell by God from before the foundations of the world, but those in churches who hold to OSAS don’t realize that the…
Divine Sovereignty Meets Human Responsibility (Numbers 14:1-35)
Praise the Lord, everybody! Pastor D.M. Richardson is back this week with another sermon that reminds us of the goodness and glory of the Lord. Divine sovereignty says that God is in control, that the Lord is powerful, the “All Mighty” God, and that man, His creation, is responsible before Him. While Calvinists are…
Salvation in Stages: Taking Issue with “Once” in “Once Saved, Always Saved”
Pastor D.M. Richardson here, back with a message on Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS). I make no secret of the fact that OSAS is erroneous doctrine, preaching that the initial salvation/conversion experience is all one needs to be saved in the end when Scripture tells the believer there’s more to life with the Lord…
