Can a Christian Err From
The Truth and Lose His Soul's Salvation?
James’ epistle was
written to those who had “the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ” (James
2:1); who could pray the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man” (5:16);
and whose faith was being tried” (1:2,
3). To the Jewish Christians “scattered abroad” (1:1)
he wrote:
James
5:19-20
Brethren, if any of you
do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Let him know, that he
which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from
death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
KJV
James shows here that a
brother in Christ, a child of God, can err from the truth, become a sinner and
need conversion “from the error of his way.” When converted his soul is saved
from death. If he is not converted, then his soul will not be saved from death.
This is speaking of the
“second death” (Rev.
21:8), not physical death, for all die physically, both evil and righteous (1
Cor. 15:22;
Heb. 9:27).
Even Jesus who “did no sin” died physically.
James teaches us that Error can cost us
our salvation. It is of paramount importance that we as Christians know
the Truth of God's Word and obey it.
2 Tim 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
KJV
Additional studies relating to the
preservation of our salvation:
Was Timothy "Once
Saved, Always Saved"?
A
Believer can become an
Unbeliever.
