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Originally Posted by notofworks
After wrestling with the concepts of "Eternal Security" with an open and honest heart and setting aside the old mentality that if I didn't "pray through" every 15 minutes or so, I would go instantly to hell if I were suddenly hit by a truck, I've arrived at a personal conclusion that while we can certainly walk away from our salvation, it can never be taken away.
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I would agree with that. Just like people speculating on the "unforgivable sin" and wondering just how bad it is. I believe it is unforgivable because the person is in a state where he simply refuses to ask forgiveness. If you DO ask forgiveness or even have the ability to do so, you haven't committed it. I used to live in abject fear of this and wondered if I was eternally lost because of some doubt or questioning of the pastor (reinforced by stories he would tell to prop up his authority).