Chronic Backsliders?

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

I think any "soil" can be changed with some work. We have to get the weeds out, put the nourishment back in it, remove the rocks etc. Some folks come to Jesus with a huge deficit in their souls and have a difficult time believing that Jesus does love them unconditionally. I have seen this time and again and it grieves me every time because I know that they CAN overcome it if they don't give up.

How does this fit into the UNCONDITIONAL LOVE theory?

21: He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:21

23: Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. John 14:23

The truth is IF we love Jesus as defined by HIMSELF as keeping his word we will continue in his love.

9: As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10: If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. John 15:9-10

No "unconditional love" doctrine wont help us be overcomers.

If one is truly saved he will be a NEWCREATION in Christ Jesus. Thats where it starts. Is the person really born of God?