I don’t take stock, necessarily in the sinner’s prayer. Whenever a person comes to the point when they truly believe in their heart and have repented of their sins, then they are adopted into the family of God and positionally declared righteous before God. That could happen during someone saying the sinner’s prayer if that person truly understood what it means to accept Jesus and repent of their sins. From then on, they are part of God’s family, and as Jesus said, no one can snatch them out of His hand.
If a Christian does sin, then they may face earthly consequences, which is God’s way of disciplining them into conforming to His image. That is not to say, though, that each time they sin they have “lost” their redemption and can only reclaim it by confessing that new sin. Their position in Christ is secure because the penalty for their sin was paid for by Christ.
I have taken pains to show my position Biblically... can you please provide a citation for this adoption method?
That is not to say, though, that each time they sin they have “lost” their redemption and can only reclaim it by confessing that new sin.
I've never claimed that and the Church doesn't teach that. On a related note... do you believe in an unforgivable sin?