Can we lose Salvation?

[sheep wrecked]

(01-27-2010 07:08 PM)Ben Wrote:  Finney Said, "Once saved always saved is oft used as an excuse for the flesh,... (among Christians)..."

That depends on whom you call a Christian. We know there are wolves in sheep's clothing out there, and they have no conviction about sinning and saying "It is my freedom in Christ". But if you believe in once saved always saved as Jesus taught in

John 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

You will believe that the desire for righteousness is given to those who are born of the spirit.

Some people point to

Mathew7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

But he says "I never knew you", not "I used to Know know you, but you blew it". And if Salvation is something you cannot gain then how can you lose it (back to John 10:29).

I love the parable of the Sower as well, because it truly shows that there are people who believe [receive the Word/Christ], but then fall away.