Once saved always saved is one of the Devil’s biggest lies that can actually deceive even the elect, the chosen of God. Don't fall prey.
“For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect” (Mark 13:22).
Some have not finished the race, but have been moved away from Christ on the wind of false teachings
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7).
Paul encourages us to stay strong in the Lord, to mature in Christ. We are not to stay babes in Christ, those easily “tossed to and fro…with every wind of doctrine.”
"That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; (15) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” (Ephesians 4:14-15)
How do we ensure that we won’t fall? Is there a formula? God spoke through Isaiah and warns us to remain pure and close to God else we will become deceived and the Lord will send us delusions and we will be lost.
“I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not” (Isaiah 66:4).
The Apostle Paul warned against such deceptions. We must be aware of false doctrines that can creep into our lives. There is but one Gospel.
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8).
The Gospel is the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We must repent and die to sin; entering into His death. Be baptized through immersion in the name of Jesus, for the remission of ours sins; be buried with Him. And then arise to new birth, to be a new creation in Him; living in the resurrection as the temple of the Holy Ghost; baptism in the Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
Few false prophets will come into our midst and challenge the Gospel directly. They come in as thieves. Jesus Himself warns us of the enemy coming within by stealth, sneaking into our hearts and minds.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber” (John 10:1)
At the 2010 Wisconsin Men’s Conference in Shawano, we received an anointed message from God, a warning to hold fast to three teachings that have been the downfall of laity, leadership and clergy alike. When these hallmarks of our faith are compromised, we are threading on thin ice. Therefore remain unmovable in these three:
1. The Mighty God in Jesus Christ; the oneness doctrine: We must be grounded in the Mighty God in Jesus.
2. Women need to embrace the holiness standards. Yes, men too; but it may start with one of our daughters wearing makeup and the parents turning a blind eye. It can become like a pinhole in the dyke that opens the floodgates. Skirting as close to the world as possible will take us out of the church.
3. Men who are broken daily in Christ. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the Church and laid down His life. We must, as men, die daily, following the admonition of the Apostle Paul.
We are called to overcome, called to be transformed by the Holy Ghost, into an acceptable creation in Christ..
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12: 2)”
Prayer: Lord Jesus, the Mighty God and Everlasting Father. I can do all things through you and in you. Lead me into your perfect will for my life. Illuminate my steps in you. Engage me in that which you are blessing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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