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Becky: it's difficult to reconcile Paul's acceptance of persecution as a Christian(and final martyrdom) and those referances to fear/trembling,running/completing the race of life,keeping the faith,etc(many scriptures you are aware of)---with a concept that he was all that concerned for his physical body.

The historic and ancient branches of Christendom have always understood that one can choose to forfeit his Salvation.God the Son honors our free will.What He accomplished on the Cross in defeating hell and death we could never have done.Whether or not he could keep us is really besides the point.He allows us to make this decision as we travel the journey of life.The eternal security/always saved view is not historic Christianity

He allows us to make this decision as we travel the journey of life.

Then I am afraid we are all hopelessly lost.

Look at the verse I quoted from Gal. It clearly is saying He saves us, and He finishes the work. I committed my life to Him and He has the power to keep me safe even from myself:)

The eternal security/always saved view is not historic Christianity

I am sorry but I have to disagree with this statement:)

Becky