Arend Remmers
This section examines Revelation 3:5 and the ‘book of life,’ showing that the promise to overcomers emphasizes assurance, not the possibility of erasure. It distinguishes the New Testament book of life from Old Testament references and underscores that those truly written in it are never removed.
Rev. 3:5
This passage explains that the ‘crown’ mentioned in Revelation refers to reward, not the loss of eternal salvation. It shows how these exhortations call believers to faithfulness while distinguishing between forfeiting reward and forfeiting life in Christ.
Rev. 2:10; 3:11
This section clarifies John’s reference to a ‘sin unto death,’ explaining that it concerns severe divine discipline resulting in physical death—not the loss of eternal salvation. It highlights the context of interceding for fellow believers and distinguishes this concept from unforgivable sin.
1 John 5:16
This passage explains Peter’s warning about those who turn back to corruption after merely knowing Christian truth. It shows that the imagery of the dog and sow refers to unbelieving pretenders, not genuine believers, and highlights the seriousness of rejecting the gospel after exposure to it.
2 Pet. 2:20–22
This section examines 2 Peter 2:1, explaining how the phrase ‘the master that bought them’ refers to Christ’s authority over all creation rather than personal salvation. It clarifies that the passage describes false teachers without true faith, not believers who lose redemption.
2 Pet. 2:1
This passage clarifies Peter’s statement that the righteous are ‘difficultly saved,’ explaining that it refers to the challenges of the Christian journey—not uncertainty about final salvation. It highlights God’s preserving care amid spiritual struggle rather than suggesting believers are barely saved.
1 Pet. 4:18
This section addresses difficult warning passages in Hebrews by examining their historical setting and intended audience. It explains how these texts speak to professing but unconverted Jews, clarifying why they do not teach the loss of salvation for genuine believers.
Hebrews 6:6:4-6; 10:26-20
This section explores passages in 1 Timothy that mention ‘shipwrecked faith’ and ‘departing from the faith,’ distinguishing between abandoning Christian doctrine and losing personal salvation. It clarifies how Paul’s warnings address false profession and doctrinal deviation rather than the apostasy of true believers.
1. Tim. 1:19; 4:1; 6:21
This passage explains Paul’s teaching in 2 Thessalonians 2 about the future ‘apostasy’ and the rise of the man of sin, placing these events after the rapture rather than within the church age. It clarifies that the apostasy refers to the rebellion of nominal believers, not the fall of true Christians.
2 Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4:1
This section clarifies Paul’s phrase ‘fallen from grace’ in Galatians 5:4, explaining that it refers to turning from grace to law as a guiding principle—not to losing salvation. It highlights the importance of reading the verse in context to understand Paul’s warning to the Galatian believers.
Gal. 5:4
This passage places Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:2 within his broader argument defending the resurrection. It shows that the warning concerns the emptiness of a faith built on denying Christ’s resurrection, not the loss of true salvation.
1 Cor. 15:2.14.1
This passage explores Paul’s statement about being ‘rejected,’ showing that he is illustrating responsibility in ministry rather than expressing fear of losing salvation. It highlights how genuine faith must be accompanied by a life that reflects it, whereas mere profession proves empty.
1 Cor. 9:27
This section explains Paul’s warning about endangering a weaker believer’s conscience, stressing the seriousness of causing another to stumble. It clarifies that the passage highlights responsibility, not the loss of salvation.
1 Cor. 8:11
This section examines Paul’s warning in Romans 11 within its broader discussion of Israel, the nations, and God’s unfolding plan. It explains how the imagery of branches being ‘cut off’ refers to collective, not individual, unbelief, clarifying why the passage does not teach that true believers can lose salvation.
Romans 11:22
This passage clarifies the biblical distinction between outward discipleship and genuine faith, using John 6 to illustrate why some followers abandoned Jesus. It highlights how true disciples are recognized not by momentary enthusiasm but by enduring trust and commitment to His teaching.
John 6:66; 8:31; 15:2.6
This section examines Jesus’ words about ‘enduring to the end’ in Matthew, emphasizing the importance of interpreting them within their historical and prophetic context. It explains why these statements concern future tribulation events for Israel rather than the loss of salvation for Christians.
Matt 10:22; 24:13
This passage explains what the New Testament means by ‘blasphemy against the Holy Spirit,’ situating it in its original historical context and distinguishing it from the sins believers may commit today. It aims to clarify misunderstandings and reassure readers that this specific charge cannot be applied to Christians who genuinely seek forgiveness.
Mt 12:31
I am about to spew you out of my mouth (Rev. 3:16)