These people were saved,so how did they go in to grave error,and appears if they do not correct it,are not saved,which goes to show that a person that is saved can go to an unsaved condition,although they can still be saved if they correct it,but some act as if once they are saved they will never fall short,which the Bible testifies differently that it could happen.
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by FAITH. Be not highminded, but fear:
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
These people stood by faith,for they are saved,but Paul tells them to fear,for if they do not continue in the goodness of God,that they want to enjoy sin,and hold unto it,they are in a position of being cut off the same as those of the Old Testament that did not abide by the truth after the Old Testament was given to them.
Heb 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in DEPARTING from the living God.
Heb 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Here it is again,if a person is saved,but wants to enjoy sins,and hold unto it,then they have departed from the living God.
2Pe 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
2Pe 2:21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
2Pe 2:22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
And another one,that if they have escaped the pollutions of the world,are saved,and clean,but they want to go back to sin,and hold unto it,then it would have been better if they had not known the truth at all.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Rev 3:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Rev 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Jesus tells them to repent,or He will go against them,and they have been saved,because they have fallen,and if they repent can be right again with Jesus.
Heb 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Heb 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Heb 10:28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
Heb 10:29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
If a person that has been saved goes back to sin,and holds unto it,then the sacrifice of Jesus cannot wash it away.
Of course it can be corrected,but they cannot say that after a person is saved they will never go astray as a guarantee,for the Bible says it is possible to happen if someone decides they want to go back to sin.
I have seen it,and heard of it,that many people say,faith alone,confess Christ,and you are good to go,and then they are living in sin thinking they are alright,and how do they come to that kind of belief through scripture.
2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this SEAL, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
1Co 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
1Co 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and SIN NOT; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Gal 6:3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
Gal 6:4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Gal 6:5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
Gal 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Gal 6:8 For he that SOWETH to his FLESH shall of the flesh reap CORRUPTION; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Read it,heed it,because you need it.
People that were saved should have an understanding that sin does affect their relationship with God,and hate sin,and do now want sin,and allow the Spirit to lead them to abstain from sin,for sin separates us from God whether we confess Christ,or not.
Paul said this is what SEALS the saints that they depart from iniquity,but he said some do not have the knowledge of God,and do not understand that God commands them to abstain from sin by the Spirit,and he speaks that to their shame,and do not be deceived,for if you sin,and sow to the flesh,you will reap corruption,whether you confess Christ,or not.
Dost thou not understandest.
There is so much relaxation among many that claim Christ,that want to sit on a spiritual beach,sipping spiritual margaritas,and take their ease,for sin does not hinder,do not have to work,and can enjoy the worldly ways.