Terms & definitions
Backsliding
Backsliding is a term used to describe the weakening of a Christian's commitment to Christ that is often manifested in a more worldly attitude and behavior. Denominations like the Baptist, Southern Baptist, and the Assemblies of God use this term and often teach that such backsliding can lead to the loss of salvation.
This is not held by Reformed groups. Reformed theology teaches that God has chosen His elect therefore the elect are His and can not loose their their salvation which is granted by God Himself.
Historically, backsliding was considered a trait of the Biblical Israel which would turn from the Abrahamic God to follow idols. In the New Testament church the story of the Prodigal Son has become a representation of a backslider. Within churches which teach Arminianism, backsliding is a state in which any free willed being can adopt and hence they try to justify their position by with the above examples.
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This is not held by Reformed groups. Reformed theology teaches that God has chosen His elect therefore the elect are His and can not loose their their salvation which is granted by God Himself.
Historically, backsliding was considered a trait of the Biblical Israel which would turn from the Abrahamic God to follow idols. In the New Testament church the story of the Prodigal Son has become a representation of a backslider. Within churches which teach Arminianism, backsliding is a state in which any free willed being can adopt and hence they try to justify their position by with the above examples.
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