Einmal gerettet, immer gerettet

There are Christians whose three cardinal doctrines are

  1. one saved always saved
  2. perfection on earth is impossible
  3. my future sins are already forgiven

These are less of a doctrinal system and mor of a plan for excusing carnality. This kind of Christianity is matched by its evil opposite, which holds three truths to be scripturally evident above all else:

  1. faith without works is dead
  2. nobody goes to heaven without true holiness
  3. we have free will

These are less of a doctrinal system and mor of a declaration of intent to pursue rightousness by works.

Aus: Fred Sanders. The Deep Things of God.