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The False Gospel of Conditional Security

Resources supporting eternal security and refuting conditional security are below this introduction.

One can find plenty of Dan Corner conditional security propaganda on the web. I have written of the Dan Corner conditional security plague (as well as other observations on conditional security in general) elsewhere on the site. See this essay (revised and expanded as of October 2003):

Because Roman Catholics (among others) reject concepts such as salvation is by grace through faith alone but instead cling to the teaching that one must "merit" one's entry into heaven, they believe in Conditional Security. It is recommended, therefore, that you acquaint yourself with Roman Catholicism.

Please further note that many proponents of eternal security tend to be Calvinists; I regard Calvinism as being a 'questionable' teaching. I do not consider myself to be an "Arminian," either. I try to avoid listing pro-eternal security pages that do so from a Calvinist understanding, or at least from those who are too overt about it, when possible.

Unlike some, I do not make a distinction between the terms "eternal security" and "once saved always saved." To me, they both mean the same thing.

The Doctrine of Eternal Security

This page reads in part:

Some people reject the teaching of eternal security out of simple bias: They just don't like it. For them, the issue is not so much what the Scripture says but what they wish to believe. No amount of Scripture, logic, or common sense will convince such people against their will.

Once Saved Always Saved?, from the Berean Call

same article available from

Christian News and Views: OSAS?

refutes the "cheap grace" argument and other points

Can You Know For Sure that You are Eternally Saved and Secure? Part 1 / The Doctrine of Eternal Security Part 12, by Dennis Rokser

Explains how some Calvinists' views of "Perseverance of the Saints" leads them to a Conditional Security view of Salvation

How Secure is Salvation?

A Seven Part Series of Articles by Rolaant L. McKenzie

1. Introduction 4. Forgiven Completely
2. God's Preservation of Believers 5. A License to Sin?

6. Common Objections to Eternal Security

the verses discussed in part 6 include:

1 Samuel 16:14 / Proverbs 28:13 / Matthew 6:14-15 / Matthew 8:11-12 / Matthew 10:22 / Matthew 10:33 / Matthew 25 / Luke 15:11-32 / Luke 21:34 / John 15:1-6 / Acts 8:22-23 / Romans 8:13 / Romans 11:17-21 / 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 / 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 / Galatians 5:4 / Galatians 5:19-21 / 1 Timothy 5:15 / 2 Timothy 2:12 / Hebrews 3:14 / Hebrews 6:4-6 / Hebrews 10:26-27 / James 5:19-20 / 2 Peter 2:20-22 / 1 John 5:16 / Revelation 3:5 / Revelation 21:6-8 / Revelation 22:19

Can Salvation Be Lost?

from casey's critical thinking

Why a Truly Born Again Christian Cannot be Lost

By Dr. Michael E. Todd

WARNING: site owner is a KJV Onlyist

E. D. Manard's Open Letter to the God Hater Dan Corner

Please note: I do not share this author's complete rejection of or denial of the role of free will and man's responsibility in the salvation process; he is a Calvinist

The Christian Life: Eternal Security or Conditional Security?

Read the original page HERE (Oct 2003: currently unavailable; I will try and get a copy of it)

The original page refutes such arguments as

  • Eternal security implies a 'license' to sin without consequences
  • Eternal security is detrimental to the cause of Christ. Those who teach eternal security advance the cause of Satan.
  • The passages in the Bible that seem to support eternal security were not translated accurately from the original Greek or Hebrew texts, and therefore their commonly understood meanings are incorrect.
  • and much more!

From the John Ankerberg Site

Some of the topics covered: Can Christians cause themselves to be eternally lost? What if a believer’s faith should fail? What promises from the Bible can we cling to when we begin to doubt our salvation?

Eternal Security, Part 2

Eternal Security, Part 3

currently this piece is unavailable, but I will put it up eventually
Eternal Security, Part 4 Eternal Security, Part 5
Eternal Security, Part 6 Eternal Security Objections, Part 2
Eternal Security Objections, Part 3 Eternal Security: Objections from the Book of Hebrews
Objections to Eternal Security—What about John 15? Eternal Security: Objections to the Doctrine of Eternal Security—Part One
Eternal Security: Will God Fulfill His Promises? –Part One

Eternal Security: Will God Fulfill His Promises? –Part Two

currently this piece is unavailable, but I will put it up eventually

Can A Saved Person Be Lost?

from christian answers.net

Eternal Security: Do Believer's Have it?, from Lamb and Lion Ministries

NOTE: apparently, Lamb and Lion does not permit linking to specific articles. You'll have to visit their home page and track down each article regarding Eternal Security

Common Assualts on the Gospel

Lordship Salvation, Believe and Do Good Works, Baptism Required for Salvation, Believe and Confess Christ Publicly, Other Salvation Issues Discussed

Safe and Secure

many resources available

Once Saved Always Saved?

WARNING: they believe in the heresy of King James Onlyism

Regarding Conditional Security, by Peter Ruckman

WARNING: author is a KJV Onlyist; author spends much of the introduction insulting and slamming Baptists and Fundamentalists.

For some odd reason, there is a group of Christians who do NOT want you to read this article -- and thus they aid the "Dan Corner" conditional security advocates.

If the above link does not work, please try either e-mailing me, and I will send you a copy or try one of the following links:

Link One "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Link Two "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Link Three "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Link Four "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Link Five "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Link Six "Regarding Conditional Security," by Peter Ruckman

Hebrews Chapter 6 and Eternal Security

WARNING: the author supports Traditional Gender Roles and appears to be a Calvinist

Wrong Concepts About Eternal Security - Part 1, by Mathias Graul 2002)

Wrong Concepts About Eternal Security – Part 2, by Mathias Graul 2002

Salvation based on faith alone, not earned or maintained; by Sam Grey, from Daily Bruin Online

note: I'm not necessarily in agreement with this writer's understanding of Heaven

Eternal Security and the Children of God

list of Scriptures that support eternal security

[In] Galatians 5:4 ... Paul says, "ye are fallen from grace." Does this verse argue against eternal security?

from SWRC Ministries

A Defense of Eternal Security by William and Cynthia Nielsen

unfortunately the authors seem to favor a very Calvinistic bent

Eternal Security:
Biblical proof that salvation is forever

from Realms of Faith

The Eternal Security of the Genuine Saint

Six Arguments that Prove Eternal Security

By Pastor Nolan Jackson of the Belmont Baptist Church

 

 

 

Conditional security rejects God's grace and the role of faith in the salvation process by making salvation and the possession of it ultimately dependent upon the works (or lack of works) of the believer, and so it is a false gospel.

They have simply traded out Genesis 17:11 (compare with verses such as Galatians 5:6; Romans 4:11) for 1 Corinthians 6: 9, 10.

Don't listen to conditional security advocates. Listen to Paul, who warned believers about them:

Galatians 1: 6 - 10

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel-- 7 which is really no gospel at all.

Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!

9 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.