Well..., that (to me) says, fairly clearly, that it’s not possible to deceive the elect (at least not “ultimately”, but I’ll grant perhaps “temporarily”).
This kind of deception is primarily for those who are “religious” but not “Christian”...
“Well..., that (to me) says, fairly clearly, that it’s not possible to deceive the elect (at least not “ultimately”, but I’ll grant perhaps “temporarily”).”
I believe that’s exactly what it says. That’s what I thought the discussion was about... maybe I misunderstood. There will be some misled in the end times (think we’re there) but I don’t think the true believers will be lost for good. Peter even blasphemed God for a bit there. Sure am glad God is a God of grace.