Was The Rich Young Ruler Lost Eternally?

[DHK]

I have never given an altar call or invitation as such, nor have I seen anyone else do it. Most of the saints of God who have passed on to glory had previously requested that the gospel be preached for they knew their unsaved loved ones would be there. After a gospel message or an appropriate message, it is usually concluded along the lines of "if there is any here who has a spiritual need and would like to talk to me or one of the pastors present be sure to meet with me after the service." That is as much as an invitation as I have heard at a funeral.

 

[SovereignGrace]

Your characterization here tells me this is more than just sharing of hyour experience.

It's nice to know you have that much insight into my postings.

 

[percho]

??? He ran to Christ, kneeled before Him, and saluted Him with language intended for the divine. Christ loved him, and did not dispute his claim of doing no ill towards his neighbor. The evidence points to this young man being circumcised in heart. Where he messed up is when he asked, "What lack I yet"? And Christ says, 'if you would be perfect sell all and follow me'. Christ actually put it forth to him to become His disciple, and he balked. I agree with Edersheim on this, 'saved' here is not in reference to the eternal salvation of the soul but of entering into the benefits of the kingdom, i.e., Christendom.

This is just a photo snap shot of this young man at this moment in time, just as with Nicodemus in Jn 3. Who knows that he did not indeed later on join with the saints in Jerusalem who sold all and held everything in common.

I choose not to judge him harshly.

"Concerning the rich young ruler of whom it is said Christ "loved him" (Mark 10:21), we fully believe that he was one of God's elect and was "saved" sometime after his interview with our Lord. . . . It is written, "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out," and this man certainly did "come" to Him." A.W. Pink, The Sovereignty of God

The RYR might have been John Mark of Acts..

 

[kyredneck]

The RYR might have been John Mark of Acts..

...have never heard that!

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CORRECTION: heard it back on 03-14-16...lol

 

[David Lamb]

The RYR might have been John Mark of Acts..

I'm glad you say "might have been." I can't think of any bible reference to John Mark's finances, or anything to suggest that he was the rich young ruler.