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What are the consequences for those who fall away from their profession of faith?

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Those who fall away reveal that they were never truly part of the faith community as true believers persevere.

The consequences for those who fall away from their profession of faith are serious and underscore the importance of genuine faith. Hebrews 6:4-6 discusses individuals who had experienced temporary enlightenment but ultimately did not persevere. This indicates that such individuals were not true believers. The author of Hebrews confirms this by affirming that true believers are preserved by God. In 1 John 2:19, it is articulated that those who went out from the believers showed they were never genuinely part of them. Therefore, while outward profession may lead to temporary experiences of fellowship, true saving faith is evidenced by perseverance and steadfastness in the gospel.
Scripture References: Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 John 2:19

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David Pledger · Aug 7, 2019