Screw a bunch of theologians
Yep -exactly-
[[Screw a bunch of theologians]]
Well- they do study God’s word and corroborate the fact that once saved always saved is indeed the message of the bible-
Keep in mind, there are some verses which make it SEEM LIKE we can lose our salvation, however, when those verses are carefully examined in context, and the original words used for clarifying- we see that those verses almost always are talking about the unsaved who lose their opportunity to become saved because they came close to salvation, but never took that final step, then they turn their back and now blaspheme the Holy spirit- or they are talking about apostates, people who never accepted Christ-
The bible can SEEM contradictory, and there are a good many instances where it seems that verses are talking directly to we Christians which make it seem like we must ‘make Him Lord and Savior’ and ‘give up all our isns or else lose our salvation’ however, again, upon close inspection- that is never the case- and the bible is very clear we never lose our salvation
Like you said, there are many verses which state very simply, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Which means ot believe HE is God, that He died, rose again, and will save us WHEN we believe on Him)— and He tells us right flat out that is ALL we need do- and never gives the command that we must commit to lordship salvation in order to be saved- never-