sermon: Eternal Security (Part 1)
Steps to Prove it is Wrong
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 27-May-07; Tape #831B
Description: John Ritenbaugh claims that the harshest criticism we receive is for our position opposing the doctrine of eternal security, having the audacity to suggest that works are required for salvation. I Timothy 1:8 indicates that the Law is good only if we use it lawfully. Philippians 2:12 indicates that work is required. Romans 13:11 indicates that salvation is not yet a done deal. Satan, having a perennial pattern to his deceptiveness, first proposes this deadly eternal security doctrine in the Garden of Eden, assuring Adam and Eve that they need not fear death (evidently because they had immortal souls). To one having God's Holy Spirit, committing sin is more dangerous because there is far more on the line. The Firstfruits will not get a free pass into God's kingdom. As the past history of creation unfolded, God demanded that choices indicating willingness to obey be made within the family of angels. When human beings were created, they had to pass a similar test, making life and death choices whether to obey or not to obey God's Government. We have a reciprocal responsibility in the wake of Christ's sacrifice to love God and keep His Commandments, living by every word of God. The God of the Bible is a working God never running out of useful and exciting projects, overseeing His works and creating dynasties, progressively working salvation in the midst of the earth, providing us an example and a mandate to participate in His endless creative work. (75 minutes)
Keywords/Topics: Anti-Christ Bad choices Commandments Consequences Contact with God Covenant with God Covenant Disloyalty to God's Government Doctrine of Eternal Security Dynasty False doctrine Feel good religion Forgiveness of sin Glory of God God's purpose God's Work Government Grace as licentiousness Grace House of David Justification Keeping God's Commandments License The Lie Lucifer Many a slip between the cup and the lip Pride Relationship to God Salvation Satan Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil Warm and fuzzy doctrines Work of God Working Works
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