There are at least six ways in which my opponents proposition may be may be proven to be unscriptural.

Chart 1- A

Find one EXAMPLE of someone whom the Scriptures teach was in a proper relationship with God, (i.e., engrafted) who did not continue to grow spiritually.

Demas (2 Timothy 4:10)
1. Fellow laborer with Paul in the Kingdom.
2. Paul sent greetings from both Luke and Demas to the church at Colosse. (Colossians 4:13)
3. Forsook Paul because he loved this present world.
4. Demas, therefore, is an EXAMPLE of one whom the Scriptures indicate has a proper relationship with God and His saints who did not continue to grow spiritually.

Widows (1 Timothy 5:15)
1. Some had already turned aside after Satan.

Chart 1 - B

Find one EXAMPLE of someone whom the Scriptures teach was in a proper relationship with God, (i.e., engrafted ) who did not continue in the doctrine of Christ.

Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Timothy 1:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:17-18)

1. Made shipwreck of the faith. (1 Timothy 1:19-20)
2. Example of those whose word will eat as doth a canker. (2 Timothy 2:17)
3. Had erred concerning the faith, saying the resurrection is past already. 2 Timothy 2:18
4. Overthrew the faith of some. 2 Timothy 2:18
5. Paul delivered them to Satan that they might learn not to blaspheme. 1 Timothy 1:20
6. Paul could not have delivered them to Satan if they had never left Satan.

Chart 1 - C

Find one EXAMPLE of someone whom the Scriptures teach was in a proper relationship with God (i.e., engrafted) who died in a lost condition.

Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-10)
1. Members of the Jerusalem church who brought a contribution and laid it down at the apostles feet.
2. But they contrived to lie about it.
3. They lied to the Holy Spirit and died.
4. The Bible says that all liars shall have their part in the lake of fire. (Revelation 21:8; 22:15)

Howard I. See

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