This week's reading: Luke 8:13
It
would seem so, according to this verse. But some see another
possibility: that this verse looks at how people appear, rather than
their true spiritual condition. They suggest the appearance of falling
away (that is, turning away from the faith entirely and decisively)
reveals that the person never had true faith.Others, however, say
it's possible to believe for a while. They say the New Testament warns
believers to persevere in their faith-a warning different from that
given to unbelievers. They say God gives people a free will-something
they still have when they commit to Christ.
The debate goes on, so
it is perhaps best to emphasize what both sides agree on: In the end
those who believe will be saved, and only the seed that bears fruit will
reach its goal.
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