[Dr. Eckleburg]

Again, I hear the objection "it doesn't mean we can't cast ourselves out. Well, go back to the chapter 10 example. Christ said that those who are his sheep WILL FOLLOW HIM and that they WILL NEVER, NOT AT ALL, IN NO WISE BY ANY MEANS EVER perish. So, this "we can cast ourselves out" really is a hypothetical without Scriptural support. If one leaves Christ, they were not of the fold to begin with.

Amen!

Therefore, it is an impossibility for a true Christian to ever fall away from Christ completely. We may stray, he leaves the 99 and goes after us. If we are disruptive enough to the fold, he may take us home. But, we never cease being His sheep for it was not of us that we became Sheep to begin with. He called us, named us, raised us, and protected us to be His Sheep of whom he would not lose a single one.

It is the condemned of this world who want us cowered and uncertain. We must resist their urging to doubt God's mercy and instead, stand firm in the knowledge that "He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Phil 1:6).

[HairOfTheDog]

So... Have you guys figured out if Catholics and/or young children should see this movie or not?

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Christ said that those who are his sheep WILL FOLLOW HIM and that they WILL NEVER, NOT AT ALL, IN NO WISE BY ANY MEANS EVER perish. So, this "we can cast ourselves out" really is a hypothetical without Scriptural support. If one leaves Christ, they were not of the fold to begin with.

What a great way to start catching up, by being reminded why we should so boldly proclaim the good news.

Amen, Amen, Amen!