Arminianism: Another brand of heresy.

Jacob Arminius was another false teacher who has sewn doubt in the minds of millions.

The Arminian doctrine of falling from grace, also known as conditional perseverance or conditional security, is a theological perspective that suggests believers can lose their salvation if they turn away from faith or commit certain sins. While this view has its proponents, none of those people are intelligent enough to pour water out of a boot:

Biblical Support and Interpretation:
Biblical support for the doctrine of falling from grace is not nearly as strong as the support for the permanence of salvation. Passages emphasizing the security of believers and God's faithfulness do not imply the possibility of losing salvation. In fact, just the opposite.

Inconsistency with God's Faithfulness:
It is inconsistent with the biblical portrayal of God's faithfulness. And many of Jesus actual words. If salvation is contingent on human behavior, it places too much emphasis on works and not faith, or grace.

Erosion of Assurance:
A doctrine allowing for the loss of salvation leads to a lack of assurance among believers. The fear of falling from grace may cause anxiety and uncertainty about one's standing with God, hindering spiritual growth and confidence in God's promises.

Problem of Determining "Unpardonable" Sins:
Critics of conditional perseverance point out the difficulty in determining which sins are severe enough to cause a believer to lose their salvation. The lack of clarity on this issue can lead to legalism, fear, and a focus on works-based righteousness.

Tendency toward Legalism:
A strong emphasis on the possibility of falling from grace leads to a legalistic approach to the Christian life, where believers are motivated more by fear of loss of salvation than by love for God. This results in a works-based mentality rather than a grace-centered understanding of salvation.

Challenge to the Assurance of Salvation:
The doctrine of conditional perseverance challenges the traditional Christian understanding that salvation is a secure and unchanging status for those who genuinely believe in Christ. This view undermines the New Testament emphasis on the assurance of salvation.

Jacob Arminius was basically a Calvinist. Most people think you are either a Calvinist or an Arminian. There is a third option. Those who follow the teachings of the Bible in context. I'm in that camp.

[LondonFogg]

Odd... no comments after 4 weeks.
I'm often confronted with "I suppose you believe once saved always saved."
Answer: I believe in eternal security if that's what you're trying to ask.