[[Peter said this in a sense... “I don’t know the man!”]]
Yes, but one key difference between Peter and an apostate who makes a declaration of renunciation.
Paul’s denial was said out of fear, not out of a determined comittment to denounce God/Christ as his way of life from that point forward.
The Bible gives us a sign to watch for to determine who is an apostate or not. If that person fulfills the terms for being an apostate, there is no longer any chance that person can be saved.
Peter was remorseful immediately and repented, apostates do not repent because they feel no remorse when denying Christ and God are who they are
>>> The Bible gives us a sign to watch for to determine who is an apostate or not.
Really?... where? what scripture says this?
>>> If that person fulfills the terms for being an apostate, there is no longer any chance that person can be saved.
Jesus said to be wary of false prophets... not apostates. There’s a difference.
We are also advised that some simply cannot be saved, and that if the Holy Spirit Himself cannot turn them, what makes us think we can?
The scripture I think you are referring to states “... let them be accursed” (for teaching another gospel)
That does not mean “point them out and curse them”.
It means “Let them be... under God’s curse.”
In other words... “Leave them alone” Do you see the difference?
It is NOT for us to judge others. the bible does NOT give us signs to determine who is savable and who is not.
It is NOT for us to know, nor can we.
What we CAN know is that God does not break covenant.
We should know ourselves whether we are saved or not.
We cannot judge another person’s heart.