Backsliders is a term I learned in the Baptist Church. Once saved, the old nature still exists nd can caused ‘backsliding’. But a person born from above will not remain ‘backsliden’ for the Spirit deposit from GOD into their human spirit will hound them to repentence. God raises up His children in the way that they should go, even if it takes a lifetime to git er dun.
Agree. And God knows our hearts. .
“But a person born from above will not remain ‘backsliden’ for the Spirit deposit from GOD into their human spirit will hound them to repentence.”
That’s certainly something we should strive for but it doesn’t come automatic, as a new creation in Christ we make a choice through free will to walk in the spirit. As we’re instructed in this passage:
Colossians 2:6 -
“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”