The Bible doesn't contradict itself.
It doesn't say that you cannot lose salvation in one place and then say you can lose it in another place.
You are pitting the Bible against itself and that demonstrates
pure incompetence when it comes to handling the Bible, on your part.
The key to this is understanding who is being spoken to.
E.G. Ephesians was written to "the faithful", not to the unfaithful.
Also, the meaning of the NT word "believe" must include obedience.
Many understand that True Saving Belief includes endurance, obedience, etc.
Obedience is the fruit of faith/believing.
It is not how salvation is procured.
Your problem amounts a person having to live as a Christian prior to actually being a Christian in order to be saved. You have
a works-based system of righteousness that is condemned by Scripture.
If you are trusting in your good works to save you, if you think you are saved on that basis, you are sliding down greased pole straight into hell.
You are making yourself the savior, not Jesus.
Yes I do.
You're a false teacher, a wolf in sheep's clothing telling people that trusting Jesus is not enough, that they have to work for their salvation.
You're an enemy of the cross, a reproach to the Gospel and tare among the wheat. You would put people under the condemnation of the law and that is anathema.
I can tell you that what you teach isn't authentic biblical Christianity.
You are the kind of person Paul warned us about.
An interesting premise, claim four fundamental truths of scripture are Satan's lies.
1)
Not All of your sins (past, present, future) have been forgiven.
2)
You are not now righteous
3)
You are not now holy
4)
You can lose salvation.
Scripture says born anew people have been, past tense, justified.
But if we sin following being born anew, does that undo our justification?
Nope
Scripture says born anew people have been, past tense, made righteous.
But if we sin following being born anew, does that undo our righteousness?
Nope.
Scripture says born anew people have been, past tense, made holy.
But if we sin following being born anew, does that undo our holiness?
Nope.
Scripture says those born anew were put into Christ, and Christ says those given to Christ will not be cast out, therefore we cannot lose our salvation in Christ.
I, for one, know exactly what you're teaching, sir.
I have an intimate knowledge of it, having been involved for over 3 years interacting with people who preach and teach it.;)
In "theology", it's known as "Wesleyan Arminianism".
In doctrine, I happen to believe that it is gross error.:(
I believe those as well, Samuels.
I call them Christ's Promises, and I've replied with Scripture references for support within the body of your quote above.
We are righteous in the sense that we as believers have Christ's perfect righteousness imputed ( credited ) to us.
We are holy in the sense that our hearts have been made so...and Christ's blood has sanctified us in the sight of God the Father and all of creation.
Otherwise, it all rests on my efforts and not God's mercy and kindness ( Titus 3:5-6 ).
As I see it, you're teaching works, not grace...
That God's saving someone is a cooperative effort, not an operative one wherein He gets all the credit.
Salvation is 100% of God, and is a holy work of His mercy and grace towards sinners.
It neither depends upon them for permission, nor does it rely on them for power.
His Holy Spirit, His precious word and God's amazing grace are all that do the real work.:)
Many NT verses prove each of these spiritual truths: Believers stay righteous by practicing righteousness Believers stay righteous through their obedience Believers faith must endure until the end of their lives Believers keep salvation by repenting of their sins Believers were chosen and called to live holy lives Believers must love, forgive, not judge or condemn Believers must be victorious overcomers And a recent addition ... Believers deceived by "grace only" do they fear the Lord?
One full page of NT verses is available for almost every one of the above topics.