“Foul. “What the Bible says” is the point at issue. You don’t get to beg the question. :-)”
I’m not trying to play a game, or score philosophical points.
I was trying to explain what the doctrine “once saved, always saved,” means to those who believe it.
I don’t think you need to believe it to be saved. If you don’t go with it, that is ok with me.
I think it is mostly a comfort for those who fear damnation. Interestingly, the fact that you fear damnation is an evidence that you are probably saved!