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Nah, rsr got me with Ephesians 1:13-14 and now Darrell C has me with Hebrews 10:14.

I must say that the evidence is strongly in favor of eternal security. Again, my disagreement with Calvinism is now whether we can reject the grace of God. I believe from numerous biblical narratives that this is a confident "yes." Thank you Darrell, Hebrews 10:14 is as conclusive as Ephesians 1:13-14.

 

I do have sin, and I need constantly to check myself and repent, but this problem is very, very personal to me. I have to state this again after that run to help me understand eternal security more:

Given everyone's comments so far, is the real problem among all baptists, that we talk a lot about the fact that works follow faith. However, when it actually comes to weighing believer's actions, judging them, and disassociating with them if they sin without repentance, all of which the bible commands us to do (1 Corinthians 5:9-13), we turn surprisingly sheepish and silent. I mean, do we even know other church member's well enough to do this? Does that indicate a lack of fellowship? Could pastors turn away those that sin without repentance and not be sued? What I mean is, what is going on? Its not like every single churchgoer is in total obedience to the bible.

 

Of course, we are still fallen and sin, but we try hard not to make a habit of it. What I should say instead "total obedience to the bible" is: "Are we making every effort to obey our Father's will" as 2 Peter 1:3-11 points out. The KJV says are we should "give all diligence," or more directly "are we working as hard as we can?"