What the Bible says about Make Election Sure
(From Forerunner Commentary)

John 10:27-29 Taken alone, these three verses could give us the impression that salvation is a free, downhill ride. However, II Peter 1:10 levels the playing field considerably in its sobering instruction: "Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble." If salvation is a free coast into the Kingdom, why does Peter admonish us to be diligent to make sure we do not fall? Paul adds that we have a responsibility to "work out [our] own salvation" (Philippians 2:12). These instructions do not contradict but complement and balance, making our responsibilities more specific and varied. John W. Ritenbaugh The Sovereignty of God and Human Responsibility: Part Eleven Related Topics: Calling, Making Sure of | Cheap Grace | Diligence | Election, Making Sure | Eternal Security, Doctrine of | Faith and Works | Faith and Works Complementary | Good Works, Necessity of | Grace, Cheap | Salvation | Salvation Process | Work Out Salvation

 

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