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2009-12-16 – David Watson – Calvinism Part 22: Perseverance of the Saints

// December 29th, 2009 // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Calvinism Part 22:? Perseverance of the Saints

By David Watson

Benchley, December 16, 2009

• Romans 8:28-39? and John 10:27-29, continued:
  • This passage is talking about external forces, not sin.
  • Matthew 6:19
  • Isaiah 59:1-2?- Sin causes separation from God.
• Some argue that although fellowship with God may be lost, our relationship with God can never be broken.
  • This contradicts a variety of Bible passages.
• Bible-ism (as opposed to Calvinism):
  • Total ability – We have the ability to choose to serve God.
  • Conditional election – We must be faithful to God.
    • I John 2:3; John 5:28-29
  • Unlimited atonement?- All have the opportunity to obtain salvation.
    • I John 2:2; Hebrews 2:9; Titus 2:11; II Peter 3:9
  • Resistable grace (accountability)
  • Faithfulness of saints – We must be faithful to obtain salvation.