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dueal:
You'll have to explain that term the way you understand then we can check if it's scripture based or not.

Care to reconcile your opinion with Luke 12:41-46?
First of all, we are not saying we are saved by works. Far from it. The issue is that we are saved by grace to bear fruits unto righteousness. If a believer is led and empowered by God but he decides to give into rebellion, will he be granted eternal life? For instance and as far as I can determine, it is fairly shallow to propose that the essence of spiritual regenaration is just to make heaven. The fundamental purpose of regeneration is to conform to the image of Christ so the born again individual may produce fruits that please the Lord. Eternal life is the reward for obeying God's word and maintaining the garment of righteousness given to us when we receive Jesus. According to the aforementioned reference, christians are warned of God's judgement should they treat His free gift with contempt

DoctorAlien:
Come clean bro. Are you saying that "Once saved, always saved" is biblical?

Lol
They will continue to pad and pad scriptures to make it look true but people with eyes will see that the doctrine of "once saved forever saved" is unbalanced. It simply emphasises one aspect of grace to the detriment of the other. While I know that a lot of christians who believe in "once saved forever saved" are sincere in their belief, this teaching has done a lot of harm in the kingdom. Someone will confidently indulge in immoral acts and say they are covered by the righteousness of Christ. Satan always look for cracks to find expression.

5solas:
Which implies you are not yet saved!
It also implies you save yourself!

I would like to read your opinion on Luke 12:42-46. Could you kindly reconcile this parable with the doctrine that assumes every saved Christian will make heaven?

Amberon:
It is a satanic doctrine to send Christians to hell.

True. I've spoken with people who hold such believes and majority of them often pad scriptures to support such doctrines.

Please, I beg you in the name of God. Except you know these scriptural references by heart, read the references below before expressing your thoughts. May God bless you as you comply.

How true is the doctrine "once saved, forever saved"?

My opinion as inspired by the scriptural references below is that the popular teaching that once a christian is saved he can never lose his salvation, is not a balanced interpretation and presentation of the gospel. I am concerned that people think that God would welcome you with his arms open wide even if you deliberately give into the lust and desires of the flesh. Could proponents of "once saved, forever saved" explain each of the following passages?

Matt: 6:15
Matt: 19:21-35
Matt: 10:22-32
Luke 12:41-46
1 Cor. 15:1-2
Colossians 1:22-23
Hebrews 3:6, 14
Rev. 2:10, 25-36, 3:1-5
2 Peter 2:20-22
Heb 2:2-3
Heb 10:26-27
1 cor 9:27