[jo kus]

It would lead me to wonder to myself if the original salvation was genuine

That very concept refutes the whole idea of "absolute assurance" of salvation.

Regards

[Forest Keeper]

Me: It would lead me to wonder to myself if the original salvation was genuine.

That very concept refutes the whole idea of "absolute assurance" of salvation.

I thought I would get tagged on that one. :) I was speaking as a third party, and I know that I am not supposed to pass judgment on anyone else's salvation status. Only the person and God CAN KNOW whether the person is saved.

My idea of absolute assurance is that it is true and knowable, although not all saved people understand this yet. When I was saved I had no detailed theology behind me beyond the required basics. At that moment I did have assured salvation, but I didn't know it. Later, through sanctification, I came to know the truth that I may have absolute confidence in God's promises concerning salvation.