Category Archives: Calvinism

Perseverance: Hebrews 10, Part 1

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We skip ahead to chapter 10, where we see the author recapitulate the thought of 6:4-6, but with additional explanation. It’s important to realize that the first part of chapter 10 culminates a lengthy discussion going back to chapter 7 … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Some Implications of Hebrews 6:4-6

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

As we considered in the last post of this series, Hebrews 6:4-6 teaches that it’s possible for a Christian to so rebel against God that he falls away, and this happens when the Christian can no longer be brought back … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 6

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hebrews 6 contains one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament (which says a lot!). (Heb 6:4-8)  It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 4

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Heb 4)  Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Hebrews 3

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I love Hebrews. I find it easier to follow than Paul. I mean, the author — whoever he or she may be — wrote clear, direct prose. Hebrews speaks to me. And so I want to address the Perserverance of … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Re-Introducing the Subject

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The last post of this series has generated well over 300 comments — which I think is a record for One In Jesus. I had no idea! I have to conclude that if perseverance is determined by argumentative tenacity, the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: Old News

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Tim Archer just put up a post with several resources for and against the doctrine of perseverance of the saints. I was waiting to get a table at a local restaurant earlier this evening, checking out Google Reader on my … Continue reading →

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Perseverance: A Reply to Randall

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Randall challenged me to re-open the discussion on the perseverance of the saints (POTS) or “once saved, always saved.” Historically, the Churches of Christ have rejected this view uniformly, but now there is movement in some circles toward a more … Continue reading →

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Election: “Those he called,” Part 2 (Paul)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul’s use of “called” So let’s take a fresh look at Paul’s use of “called,” which is surely informed by the prophetic use of the word. (Rom 1:5-6 NASB) through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about … Continue reading →

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Election: “Those he called”

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul frequently refers to Christians as being “called.” What does it mean? “Called” sounds so much like “invited.” Is that the meaning? Well, many have been invited and not responded! I mean, how many have heard the gospel message and … Continue reading →

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