[Dr. Eckleburg]

Anyone who "believes on Him" and lives up to Steve's four points IS probably saved. But not BECAUSE of these things. These things are true BECAUSE he is saved.

It makes a difference. It affords you Eternal Security...which the Arminian worries about loosing at any time.

And to say faith precedes regeneration, even by a nanosecond, means it's still in YOUR control. You choose to believe, then you are regenerated.

Nope. God does not wait on man.

[P-Marlowe]

Anyone who "believes on Him" and lives up to Steve's four points IS probably saved.

So you don't BELIEVE the promises of God, huh? Feel a need to add some conditions to the promises? Think that maybe God hedges on his promises?

If so, then I'd have to suspect that maybe you don't BELIEVE.

I'd say God keeps his promises. He has promised to every man who believes on him that he shall have eternal life. God is responsible for keeping the rest of the conditions and keeping me saved (just like he promised). Not me. I'm just a sheep. Baaaaaa.

[Gamecock]

which the Arminian worries about loosing at any time

What a miserable way to go through life. To think that one is only a breath away from losing their salvation. To think that only through one's own efforts can salvation be assured. You know, that sounds a little like works based theology.....