For years, I’ve used a phrase, which no doubt has become overused on my part, which says, “actions matter, because our actions demonstrate what we truly believe.”
True biblical Christianity is hard to find here in the western world. The average Christian today follows a secular version of Christ, not the Christ of the Bible. They claim to have a relationship with Jesus. However, I would argue that many of them have deceived themselves. They hear the word, at least in part when they go to Church but they don’t actually obey the word. (James 1:22-25). This is largely because of the apostasy that the modern Church, along with its preachers and teachers, has fallen into. Instead of calling for their congregation to repent, believe, be baptized and live a transformed life, they teach them a false gospel of “love and tolerance.” Not to be confused with biblical love, which requires the truth, but rather the world’s version of love, which is tailored towards indulging every whim and desire of the flesh in the name of tolerance.
In this study, “Faith and Works” we are examining what the Bible TRULY teaches about the Christian faith and what it means to LIVE it out, not just in words and thoughts, but in our daily conduct. May it bless you and pierce your hearts.
Shawn L. Ozbun is an independent podcaster, author, and commentator on many biblical topics. Shawn is a student of the scriptures, ancient writings, Dead Sea Scrolls, and biblical Hebrew language. Above all, Shawn is passionate about furthering the Kingdom of God, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Bless your work. I think you are right on target… We ARE in the Last Days!
Hi Shaun! I’m very blessed by your videos and have listened to so many! Thank you for your steadfast work for the Lord. I don’t want to argue or be defiant but it always sparks my interest when you say that once saved always saved is not biblical. I have heard a great argument for when you are truly saved you act like it and don’t lose your salvation because Hod saves you and keeps you basically. Can you point
Me in the right direction to learn more about
Your. Viewpoint on the matter? I want to be on the right side of truth . Thank you for always bringing the fear of God to our lives. God bless
You.
Hi Kristen, may the Lord be with you! Thank you for your comment. I think this series as a whole really speaks against the idea of the once saved always saved mindset, in that, you must persevere and REMAIN in the faith. In-fact, I would encourage you to listen over the next few weeks as we look into the letters to the seven churches from the book of Revelation. I also think the parables of our Lord get this truth across as well, especially the parable of “The Faithful Servant and the Evil Servant” found in Matthew 24:45-55. Additionally, the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter warn us to examine our faith, and make sure it’s genuine. Please see (2 Corinthians 13:5,2 Peter 1:10-11). Finally, I would say, read the writings of the Church fathers, specifically the Apostolic Church fathers. You will not find the once saved always saved doctrine there nor in the faith and practice of the early Church. I pray this helps answer your question. God bless.
With that said, many would strongly disagree with me.
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Bless your work. I think you are right on target… We ARE in the Last Days!
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Hi Shaun! I’m very blessed by your videos and have listened to so many! Thank you for your steadfast work for the Lord. I don’t want to argue or be defiant but it always sparks my interest when you say that once saved always saved is not biblical. I have heard a great argument for when you are truly saved you act like it and don’t lose your salvation because Hod saves you and keeps you basically. Can you point
Me in the right direction to learn more about
Your. Viewpoint on the matter? I want to be on the right side of truth . Thank you for always bringing the fear of God to our lives. God bless
You.
Hi Kristen, may the Lord be with you! Thank you for your comment. I think this series as a whole really speaks against the idea of the once saved always saved mindset, in that, you must persevere and REMAIN in the faith. In-fact, I would encourage you to listen over the next few weeks as we look into the letters to the seven churches from the book of Revelation. I also think the parables of our Lord get this truth across as well, especially the parable of “The Faithful Servant and the Evil Servant” found in Matthew 24:45-55. Additionally, the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter warn us to examine our faith, and make sure it’s genuine. Please see (2 Corinthians 13:5,2 Peter 1:10-11). Finally, I would say, read the writings of the Church fathers, specifically the Apostolic Church fathers. You will not find the once saved always saved doctrine there nor in the faith and practice of the early Church. I pray this helps answer your question. God bless.
With that said, many would strongly disagree with me.