[Cronos]

we are warned that those converts who forsake the (persecuted) Christian fellowship, and go on in impenitent willful sin (including going back into their former faith) have effectively denied and despised the faith

And yet, that very statement implies:

1. That one can reject the graces of God (thereby denying Irresistable Grace)
2. That one can lose one's salvation (thereby denying double predestination)
3. That penance and repentence is key for forgiveness. It doesn't forgive the sin, but we must do penance for the wilful sin

[daniel1212]

I would like to address more than one post here, regarding what i see as as broad brushing and or mischaracterizations. But I cannot presently get into this in an extended way now and would first like to ask some questions .

1. Do you deny that the blood (atonement) of Christ became the instrument of atonement for the sins of all men?

2. Do you believe that at conversion one is forgiven of all sins and the heart purified by faith?

3. Do you believe that the atonement of Christ continues to enable cleansing of sin, upon repentance and faith?

4. Do you believe that historic Protestant faith overall minimized personal sin and piety?

5. Do you believe evangelicals overall evidence less commitment and uniformity to moral values than Catholics overall?

6. Do you believe most evangelicals today are Calvinists or Arminians?