"One Bible Verse Debunks Once Saved, Always Saved" | Ono Reacts

In this video, I explain Galatians 5:4, a passage commonly cited to assert that a believer can lose their salvation. What does it mean to "fall from grace?" I pray this video provides clarity and dispels any confusion concerning this subject. God bless! -OD
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[@OnoDiamante]

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[@BiblicalTestimonies]

Would you cover this verse Luke 12:41-47 King James Version 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

[@TrevorLV702]

@@BiblicalTestimonies cut him in sunder and beaten with many stripes is being disciplined for wrong doings….being chastised - “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭KJV

[@BiblicalTestimonies]

@@TrevorLV702 what about being appointed a portion to the unbelievers

[@TrevorLV702]

@@BiblicalTestimonies Any specific verses you are referring to?

[@BiblicalTestimonies]

@@TrevorLV702 Luke 12:46

[@willverschneider1102]

Catholics: "You can lose your salvation by trusting in your works." Also Catholics: "You must do good works to be saved."

[@gregorylatta8159]

Contradictory!!!

[@CDaniel1996]

Lol

[@mikeha]

seems like Catholics can never be saved, because if they try to keep the law they lose it, and if they don't try to keep the law they also lose it

[@fightingwithtruth1698]

😂😂😂

[@missiletoad7015]

Exactly my first thought too :)

[@JDrocks4ever]

It’s so sad that most people hate the simple gospel message. They’re always attacking the “simplicity in Christ”. Getting saved is so easy, but unfortunately the pride of man is always looking to save themselves, rejecting the free gift of grace in the process. It causes them to mix salvation and spiritual growth. Context matters! Ono nailed it once again!

[@zoebec6943]

@@discipleadamos9527He has a video on this verse, look it up Another point, we all sin willfully, so that would imply nobody is saved. It is not possible to repent for every sin you commit. There is grace through Christ. God calls us to turn away from sins, but in saving us he also know his people would still sin. Christ sacrafice carries forward onto future sins. But thats is to say we shouldnt use that as excuse, I feel obligated to repent when I sin because of my convictions against my own sins.

[@dougie2fly511]

@@discipleadamos9527Explain what that verse is saying.

[@seanharkness8589]

We are Saved by Christ Jesus and at some point as a Child of God it has to be about Others.i never heard of this OSAS group and it seems to be always about them.old nature was about them too.sad

[@seanharkness8589]

​@@discipleadamos9527good job

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

It's not sad- the enemy is always working to blind God's children- we should not be mad or sad of fellow believers but realize it's the enemies tactics... They are our fellow believers in Christ even if they don't see...

[@mudtrucking]

Tricky Catholic, I don't need the father of the church to forgive my works, I have the Father on the throne. 😶‍🌫️😇😚

[@bryguy8203]

The Cross and tomb are empty. Symbols express belief so their cross?

[@PaperclipProphets]

💯 ❤🙏

[@randyflores2933]

Amen amen amen

[@reignellwalker9755]

Amen

[@emmanuelmiller7421]

💯💯💯

[@kelvin929]

I thank God for leading me to your Channel, God bless

[@kelvin929]

@@discipleadamos9527 he has a video explaining why this verse doesn’t refute OSAS check it out and see what you think

[@TrevorLV702]

@@discipleadamos9527 this going around copy and pasting the same thing over and over without understanding what he is even saying

[@theodoreritola7641]

ME 2 ALL the difference in freedom of the LORD Jesus .JESUS USES brother Ono mightily

[@CouncilofPerseus]

Thank you for helping me with being scrupulous! Your vids help me realize how loved I am.

[@TrevorLV702]

@@discipleadamos9527 You obviously didn’t watch the whole video nor take into account the preceding part of Hebrews 10….read all of Hebrews 10 and see if you can understand sacrifice of bulls and goats

[@greganderson2239]

Don’t let the flesh, the world, and the devil steal your peace in Christ. If you believe and declare that Jesus is lord with your heart, you will be saved. 💯 Amen 🙏 he loves you and won’t let you go to hell.

[@ZacharyLittle777]

Just believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Jesus Christ (The Eternally Existing Son of God, God The Son, savior, christ) died on the cross for all our sins shedding his blood, was buried, rose again the 3rd day, and by believing the gospel, you have eternal life, saved, sealed, eternally secured, promised to not be blotted out of the book of life, always in the book of life.

[@bighand1530]

There is people that are genuine believers. But often times, satan, one of his demons and are own minds often play tricks. Which can cause anxiety and depression.

[@ZacharyLittle777]

​@@bighand1530 Yeah my bad, you're right. Sometimes people have doubts including myself.

[@nothing-xk8vr]

When I realized that I had NOTHING without Jesus I started to have peace. I'm just a dirty rotten sinner saved by grace. He is my all in all. Lord help me to cling to your words and your love and your mercy.

[@greganderson2239]

Amen brother 💯

[@ZacharyLittle777]

@@greganderson2239 🙏

[@YHWHJ316]

Your videos are a blessing to my daily walk. Thank you and God bless

[@theodoreritola7641]

ME AS WELL THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST MY PRECIOUS REDEEMER

[@eric2685]

Your detailed analysis of this critical issue is a blessing from God . The wolves are everywhere , but once Jesus Christ has got us , He will never cast us out . John 6 , 37 to 40 .

[@theodoreritola7641]

HAY HAY HAY A MEN NEVER TO BE UN REDEEMRD EVER. OSAS IS REAL SALVATION

[@theodoreritola7641]

ONCE REDEEMED ALL WAYS REDEEMED ,

[@FaithandgraceJesus]

Another great video, biblical teaching, and correct doctrine. Sits right with my spirit!

[@mikeha]

someone who says "this is against what we believe as Catholics" is someone who is not going to ever admit that Catholicism is wrong. He's too invested into his identity as a Catholic that it blinds him to what the bible says

[@sbccave4015]

For sure he thinks Jesus and Mary were white with blonde hair lmbo

[@bryguy8203]

Sacramental Salvation is opposite Scripture. Atone for your sins in purgatory they say? No Christ dies once and said "It is finished".

[@SonoftheLivingGod7]

How hard it is for people to believe Jesus has given them ETERNAL LIFE. its so simple.

[@SonoftheLivingGod7]

@@discipleadamos9527 Read your bible again.

[@chlq35]

pride

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

Its human nature to feel like you have to work or earn something in this world, so a free gift like salvation is way beyond mind blowing to someone to even think its true. Reminds me of the scripture that says "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." Lots of people believe... Hey, if im a good person ill make it to heaven or, Hey I found a loop hole in James that says we have to do good works to be saved. Thats when most will point out faith without works is dead and believe in a whole doctrine just based on that paragraph of James. Its crazy cause Paul talks a WHOLE LOT about not depending on your works to save you, but believe & trust the one who can give you eternal life (Jesus). But still, most people wanna lean on James (even though he was talking to the jews and not the gentiles)

[@SonoftheLivingGod7]

@@rocknrollcowboy1620 James was talking to saved Christians.

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

@@SonoftheLivingGod7 nope, scattered twelve tribes of isreal. Its in the bible, cant argue with me on that. Christ Alone saves, not us!!!!

[@SpinandThrowDiscGolf]

Best preacher on the internet. Maybe the best preacher in America. Truly a light shining in the darkness. Well done young man.

[@marcovelice]

The best of the best in the world right now is most likely stephen anderson. Ono isnt coming close not even at all yet. However i hope he does for the sake of the people.

[@nocapjustkickz1982]

Another amazing video ! I love every one that you make ! Glory to the King for his loving kindness and mercy ! Jesus Christ my Savior!

[@MarkTaylor-rt3ky]

Your videos are a great blessing brother. Thank you for everything you do for the Lord.

[@theodoreritola7641]

YES THANK U LORD JESUS 4 BR Ono

[@Livingingrace]

Amen our brother 👊🏻

[@robg_]

I was a Catholic for over 30 years the Bible set me free!

[@reignellwalker9755]

God bless

[@theodoreritola7641]

u back

[@theodoreritola7641]

THE BLOOD AND CROSS OF OUR REDEEMER JESUS THE SON OF OUR FATHER 4444444 EEEEEVVVVVEEEEERRR

[@jm7578]

The law cannot add to already perfect Blood of Jesus Christ ❤

[@ToubaYouness]

James 2:26, : "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." Interesting that Jesus did NOT say "all you need is accept me as your Savior be saved and you are welcome in Heaven." Matthew 25:35-37 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."

[@theodoreritola7641]

Ya but thy TRY

[@theodoreritola7641]

Most think osas is false BUT NOT ME.. I KNOW BETTER

[@theodoreritola7641]

,DOES JESUS CHRIST EVER ,UN, REDEEM HIS OWN EVER ? OSAS IS THE GOSPEL PERIOD

[@timroot4207]

Amen & Thank you !

[@ChapenSmothers]

Your eternal life starts when your saved. You forever have life and when we leave earth we continue it in heaven.

[@theodoreritola7641]

AMEN

[@78LedHead]

I love my Catholic friends, but a Catholic should know better than to debate the Bible with OSAS Bible believers. lol. Catholics are notorious for not knowing their Bibles, plus they have all kinds of books added on (not that all of them are bad, but they just aren't the holy scriptures). Jesus saves and He promised He'd never cast us out and never lose us, praise God.

[@StiffShot]

I used to be a catholic and I have a friend who used to be a faith alone believer converted to catholic. They Don’t read the Bible only. They read the early church fathers book called, “ante-nicene fathers volume 1, The first epistles of clement, and their bible includes the book of apocrypha. They are hardcore work based Salvationist and they believe salvation can be lost. They also believe in the seven sacraments. They believe these sacraments are requirement for salvation: Baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance and reconciliation, anointing of the sick, Holy Orders, and matrimony.

[@Joemil271]

I don’t think I ever met a Catholic who read the Bible. I didn’t when I was

[@missiletoad7015]

You're right, but sadly the same is becoming true for a lot of non-Catholics as well, that they don't read their Bibles, but rely on their favorite teachers and systematic theology books etc. instead. Hence the horrific teachings that have been taking hold in so many churches today.

[@78LedHead]

@@missiletoad7015 there's no denying it, you're right. Plus, where the Bible is so complex, consisting of many different writings over a long period of time, it's super easy to come up with unbiblical doctrines that seem Biblical. There are many places in scripture that SEEM to contradict OSAS if you don't know the context. There are many more that undeniably spell out OSAS, too, though, including Jesus' own words. I understand people getting things wrong, and it takes time to really search the scriptures out, but you have to put in the work and you can't just whole hog back some systematic or teacher.

[@missiletoad7015]

@@78LedHead Yep, I'm totally on the same page as you my friend.

[@eurekayankee6690]

the word takes the reins of the very confounds of reality have faith be saved

[@twospot7Seven]

God bless! Thank you for defending OSAS.

[@theodoreritola7641]

UNDEFETED

[@theodoreritola7641]

ONCE SURE ALL WAY SURE ,,,, THE BLOOD OF OUR SAVIOUR NEVER LOST HIS POWER

[@bryguy8203]

"IF" truly saved always saved. The BIG IF.

[@barberman2737]

That's just an argument given by Baptists to support their own conclusions. "He wasn't really saved", they say of the apostate. And if you ask them why, then they list all the verses they say prove eternal security. "This has to be true, because if it isn't, our argument falls apart" is not compelling evidence, it's just dogma.

[@theodoreritola7641]

MY FAV VERSE IS JOHN 3 VC16 ,, Will never lose a fight

[@theodoreritola7641]

ONCE REDEEMED ALL WAYS REDEEMED u wil never be UN REDEMED GET HIM ? byrguy 8203

[@theodoreritola7641]

ONCE REDEEMED ALL WAYS REDEEMED ,

[@greganderson2239]

Once you’re saved, you’re sealed for the day of redemption. When God gives a eternal salvation, he means it because he’s not a liar. Like death is permanent, salvation is permanent because we never earned it or deserved it in the first place, so how could we unearn it or undeserve it? I know 100 percent that I’m saved and going to heaven, regardless of how many times I screw up because I believe in Jesus and accepted his gift of salvation. Amen 🙏

[@jzak5723]

Do you believe that once you are saved you cannot lose salvation, even if you fall away from believing?

[@greganderson2239]

@@jzak5723 No, you’re saved. God keeps you in his grace and brings you back.

[@jzak5723]

@@greganderson2239 Scripture doesn't support what you are saying here, clearly there are those who will fall away and stay that way, and lose salvation.

[@NickMayers-xi4kv]

The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 2:13 that “If we are faithless, He remains faithful.” Paul does not say, “Don't worry about failing”. He says that when we are faithless, He remains faithful. The root of most of our failures is a lack of faith in Jesus and the inability to see the gospel clearly. Has nothing to do with loosing salvation.. don’t add words to scripture ..

[@jzak5723]

@@NickMayers-xi4kv The whole NT is about having faith in Jesus for salvation! Now you're telling me that we can be saved without faith? That's not what Paul is saying at all. Weak faith at times, yes, but not a lack of faith.

[@danstone8783]

He lost me (and himself) at ' we as catholics".

[@Tommy06289]

yeah once he said that and I knew this is going to be bad at attempting to justify your false doctrine

[@Tommy06289]

@@discipleadamos9527 that is actually for those who knew the truth but rejected it and went back under animal sacrifices. That's the whole point of Hebrews that Jesus is the ultimate sufficient sacrifice. READ IN CONTEXT!!!

[@danstone8783]

@@Tommy06289 My false doctrine?

[@Tommy06289]

@@danstone8783 no meaning Catholics false doctrine.

[@danstone8783]

@@Tommy06289 Right!

[@fannieallen6005]

So glad you told this to the viewers.

[@iamachildofgodbecauseibeli2491]

Amen 🙏 brother in Christ ✝️ God bless We as born again brethren’s in Christ CAN fall from grace like for example going from believing the gospel (The Death, Burial And Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus Christ) for Salvation (Eternal Life) which is faith alone in Christ alone to believing the heresy of repent of your sins for Salvation (Everlasting Life) or other heresies of works based salvation heresy or false gospels but we as born again brethren’s in Christ CANNOT lose or forfeit our Salvation (Eternal Life) that we have forever through believing the gospel (The Death, Burial And Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus Christ).

[@mikeha]

they never can explain how the seal of the holy spirit can be broken since it says we are sealed unto the day of redemption. but somehow they think this seal is something we can break any time we sin?

[@TrevorLV702]

@@mikeha that’s a good one there too 👍

[@AndrewKendall71]

The issue here is that scripture needs to be understood as it relates to itself. He used a scripture that discusses that the Galatians were failing to persevere in their belief in the grace by which they were saved. That's it. And since those saying salvation can be lost want to go to scripture and say "gotcha," they have to do something with the scriptures that make it exceedingly clear that salvation cannot be lost for those truly saved. John 10:27-29; Hebrews 10:10; John 5:24; Jude 1:1; Jude 1:24-25; Ephesians 2:8; Hebrews 7:25; 2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 4:30.... And for those who walk away from the faith - 1 John 2:19.

[@barberman2737]

Salvation cannot be "lost", but it can be rejected, if someone who once was saved renounces their faith and turns from God, of which there are many examples given within the Bible. "They were never saved in the first place" is not an argument based on evidence, it's a judgement made to support the claim of eternal security. If any man becomes an apostate, the only argument that allows eternal security to continue being true is to say that the person was never saved to begin with. And the evidence used to prove the argument is the same evidence used for eternal security. It doesn't stand on it's own.

[@AndrewKendall71]

@@barberman2737 But the scripture does stand on its own. And the renunciation is the direct evidence of not having been saved, but having misunderstood or not surrendered to the Lord in their "decision."

[@barberman2737]

@@AndrewKendall71 that's a convenient way to make sure your argument can't be challenged, but it doesn't make it true.

[@mrsginny]

Great video!

[@TheElizabethashby]

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU

[@krisebbeler36]

Shaking my head! So clueless that’s all I can say. Please LORD help those who are not understanding.

[@7zovets406]

saved means saved, not safe until ... its simple, thanks to the great grace of our great savior, the king of kings and Lord of Lord's death burial and resurrection peace+love>

[@richardmunro7207]

Unsaved, simple. The problem is that people fail to rightly divide. They will read a verse like "they will never perish" and the a verse like "impossible to renew them to repentance" and mix them up together and taint the work Jesus did for us. I have been through the mill regarding my faith and also believed I can lose my salvation, I was a rigid mess, always in tears and nobody wanted to be around me. I judged people by their sins to make myself feel better until I realized something isn't right. Then one day someone told me that I should just read Paul's epistles (the words of Christ through the Apostle to the Gentiles). All of a sudden BOOM, the lights came on and I was free in an instant. I realized God is dispensing His Grace to all who believe that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again. Period. The motivation changed. I'm free, I'm saved and know without a doubt where I am going when I die because of who promised it to me. I've come to the conclusion that anyone who believes they can lose their salvation, has not trusted in Christ, because if they did, they would never believe they could lose the free gift God promises us through His Son. Besides, Catholics aren't Christians by the way. A Christian is a person's who trusts 100% in the Gospel alone. 1 Corinthians 15 VS 1-4. Nothing more nothing less. So simple, yet missed by the majority of professing Christians.

[@ls1power00me6]

Amen brother!!! I was in the same mindset as you previously were. I thought I could lose my salvation. But now I've realized that I can't. My works won't get me into heaven (stop sinning, do good, etc..)

[@richardmunro7207]

@@ls1power00me6 Great brother. People forget that God has said if you seek the truth, you will find it and the Truth will set you free. People who believe the Bible tells us you can lose your salvation stop at there and don't make sure, they follow the crowd instead of trusting God's promises. Remember goats also follow. When I thought I was so great because I knew the truth, I was Self-righteous, proud and arrogant outwardly but inwardly I had no peace and quiet in my soul. Now I have zero fear, zero doubt etc because I've placed my trust in what God has promised, not man's faulty philosophies. Here's a tip...anything with an ism at the end, run and do it fast. Remember Jesus basically in layman's terms told us that most people will never find the truth, making it scary that so few people actually trust in Christ alone for their salvation and sanctification and redemption which God tells us all happens when the Gospel is preached and believed (1 Corinthians 15 VS 1-4)

[@ls1power00me6]

@@richardmunro7207 absolutely!!! That's the narrow gate that most will never find

[@RichardM1366]

Being a Episcopalian growing up they had the same Eucharist as Catholics. I never felt comfortable in that church. I found a church in Providence RI. The bible made sense to me after a few services! That was a answer to a Prayer.

[@OnoDiamante]

Rhode Island!

[@RichardM1366]

@@OnoDiamante Yes my friend! The city of my birth!

[@kennethandrews6295]

Another great video My friend. I'm getting better about knowing the answer ahead times from different Bible teachers I watch. Hallelujah. Oh foolish Galatians.

[@karltiedemann7222]

Could you make a video about being “blotted out?” Not sure if you have made one, but I have heard that as an argument against eternal security. I believe that when Jesus said they shall NEVER PERISH that he meant NEVER PERISH

[@OnoDiamante]

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[@karltiedemann7222]

@@OnoDiamante Thank You!

[@scthedream]

”My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Many people that hold the belief of “Once saved, always saved” use verse 28 to solidify their belief, but applying that verse is void of context without quoting verse 27 as well. As you can see, Jesus is talking about believers who hear His voice and follow Him. Would you say that if we are living in sin(willfully sinning with no repentance) as believers of Jesus Christ that we are still following Him, or are we following the world and the works of our flesh?

[@debbiewareing1178]

Oh my word! They just don’t get it, do they? They really don’t get it! Quite scary just how many people cannot read in context, having been the same myself at one time. Those lacking humility will arrogantly stick to what they think, quoting the same standard text they think disproves OSAS. It is the humble that listen and learn, but ultimately it is the Spirit of God in us that is able to discern truth from lies. It is the meek and humble that shall inherit the earth. Thank the Lord for His wisdom and redemptive plan. Praise God and Maranatha.

[@xenossoundworks7771]

The word "hope" used to mean a confident expectation, not what that word means today. People pushing works salvation often apply the modern day meaning to the word when citing those passages.

[@theodoreritola7641]

JOHN CH 3 Vs 16 SAYS IT ALL NIGT NIGHT

[@jameswerner7573]

I saw this Roman Catholic post and almost responded but why? This fella put his justification right back to his own works . Catholic answer guy debated himself and had a Catholic answer

[@christologisch]

Thank you so much for your videos, brother! I really enjoy them. Can I give you a recommendation that would significantly enhance your work? I recommend that you use a microphone. The people you are responding to, like this Roman Catholic, often use a good microphone and the contrast with you is relatively big. In fact, I would say that the sound is almost more important than a good video recording. God bless!

[@jsbc1988]

Severed 2673 in my greek/hebrew key study bible: katargeo"To render inoperative, abolish --to make Idle , make of no effect, to make inactive or idle. Fall from Grace: Fall is 5302 hustero failing to fullfil a goal, 1601 is ekpipto: fall from a straight course, driven off ones course, to drop away, specifically driven off ones course, FIG: to become Inefficient, to be cast, fall away off, to take none effect This is not falling out of Christ. This is simply saying that when the Galatians switched from a Grace based relationship back to what the Judaizers were teaching (law based), then the Galatians have fallen from the Sphere of Grace until they repented (changed their mindset back to Pauls Grace message.

[@danielmorais8745]

Our salvation is secure

[@theodoreritola7641]

ORAR Once redeemed ALL ways Redeemed night night workers

[@jesussavessinners123]

Wow, very well explained. Thank you. It's obvious the other interpretation was out of context.

[@marcelsunmaster38]

- 1 Corinthians 15:1-2: "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you - unless you believed in vain."

[@Matthew_Percival]

2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Ephesians 1:13, In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.

[@IAMWill888]

Galatians 2:16,”Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith Of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith OF Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”🙏🏻

[@RichardM1366]

A Roman Catholic has never been saved to begin with. They can't lose what was never there to begin with.

[@garyhutchison99]

We are saved by grace through faith. Grace draws us to God and we are all given a measure of faith so we can be saved. After salvation we inter into relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We maintain that relationship by being a new creature and repenting ( turning from sin). If we choose to sin then we are rejecting God. We are actually walking away from God when we choose sin over God. 2 Timothy 3:5. If we do not turn away from sin we are denying that God has the power to help us stop sinning. We are literally belittling God by our actions of choosing to sin while claiming to be a child of God.

[@BookshelfBrando]

Ono is 100% correct. So great.

[@SupremeSkeptic]

Being "severed from Christ" is only "rendering God's grace ineffectual?"

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

What is the subject of the book of Galatians? "Christ Replacing the Law and being versus Religion and Tradition" -Outline of the book of Galatians. 1) Introduction-the will of God to rescue us out of the evil religious age 1:1-5 2) The revelation of the apostles gospel -1:6-4:31 A) God's Son verses mans religion-1:6-2:10 B) Christ replacing the law-2:11-21 C) The Spirit by faith in Christ versus the flesh by works of law-3:1-4:31 a) The Spirit being the blessing of the promise by faith in Christ 3:1-14 b) The law being a custodian of the heirs of the promise- 3:15-29 c) The Spirit of sonship replacing the custody of the law 4:1-7 d) Christ needing to be formed in the heirs of the promise- 4:8-20 e) The children being born according to the Spirit versus the children born of the flesh 4:21-31 3) The Walk of God's children 5:1-6:17 A) Not entangled by the yoke of slavery under law 5:1 B) Not separated from Christ 5:2-12 C) Not indulging the flesh but serving through love 5:13-15 D) Walking by the Spirit not by the flesh 5:16-26 E) Restoring the fallen one in a spirit of meekness F) Completetly fulfilling the law of Christ 6:2-6 G) Sowing not unto the flesh but unto the Spirit 6:7-10 H) Having been crucified to the religious world to live a new creation (In Christ) 6:11-16 I) Bearing the brands of Jesus 6:17 4) Conclusion-the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ being with our spirit 6:18 The Book of Galatians has nothing to do with the loss of Salvation- once saved always saved. But the loss of the enjoyment of Christ by going back to the law which makes demands of you (flesh) instead of experiencing Christ as grace to be our supply to carry out what God needs from you!

[@fightingwithtruth1698]

God cannot lie nor contradict himself. If God has promised us eternal life he cannot turn around and take it away in another verse so the verse has to mean something else! Idk why people can't see this! If God's word is filled with contradictions and lies ya might as well just throw the bible in the trash! Once saved always saved is the gospel period!

[@kM-ij2ly]

Excellent video Have you done a video on 1 Timothy 4v1? A Christian is telling me free grace is wrong and uses this verse to “debunk” free grace

[@StirivingToRest]

Ironic. The verse they’re quoting is talking about them. Appearing to be wise they prove to be fools.

[@springoflifeeternal]

Amen.

[@Dino-ns9jx]

I've just watched a video of Isaiah Saldivar talking about the same thing. God is speaking to me about this subject because I believe in once saved always saved, but this video got me thinking

[@theouterplanet]

RUN from Isaiah Saladbar...

[@Jesusandcoffee3382]

Isaiah doesn’t believe in OSAS, therefore false teacher. Mark and avoid. Same with Vlad Savchuk.

[@antonkoivisto2999]

Do not listen to him.

[@scthedream]

I encourage you to get into God’s word and diligently seek for the revelation of His word/truth. God’s word will assure you that “once saved, always saved” is a false doctrine straight from the pits of hell. Here are a few scriptures I will direct you to: Hebrews 10:26-29 2 Peter 2:20-22 2 Timothy 2:12 Hebrews 6:4-6 1 Corinthians 9:27(Why would Paul have to bring his body into subjection if once he is saved, there is no possibility of him losing his salvation) Galatians 5:4(Notes that you can fall from grace/being saved. Hebrews 3:12(Warning against unbelief leading to the departure from God) Luke 8:13 John 15:2, 5-6 God bless you!

[@Redeemed26]

The guy doesn't know how to read nor how to take the correct context. If you highlight a particular text it still must agree with the entirety of Scripture.Thank you brother Norm for clearing that up.

[@scottpalmer829]

In Galatians, Paul is echoing the thought presented in Hebrews 6 and 10 where, if they went back to the OT sacrificial system, there was no more sacrifice for sins. Here Paul is approaching the issue from the point of view of the law. The result is the same. Whether a believer goes back to trying to be saved by keeping the law or by going back to the OT sacrificial system, they are going down a path of hopelessness. Hebrews tells us that Christ offered one sacrifice for sin forever. Roman tells us that we are justified freely by his grace and we receive the gift of Christ's righteousness (Halleluiah!). If I go any other way, I will frustrate the grace of God n my life. No matter how good I try to be, I will never know if it is good enough.

[@obreirofiel2095]

"severed" is different than " become of no effect." Check your version.

[@antheaoliver207]

He is speaking figuratively,…. IF they Live By the Law because they would not be relying on Christ ( grace ) but their own ability.

[@SeekAfterGod]

that happened to me i started in the spirit and fell into a false teaching.

[@radicaldreamer18]

Ono, I have a question. Can you cover Elevation Church? I listen to them when I’m at work and wanted to know your thoughts on if they are Biblically sound. I trust your views. Thanks. Long time viewer here

[@sbccave4015]

Man this guy took one verse out of context he must be a Bible scholor lol

[@EnnuiPilgrim]

Notice that he's not using the KJ, based on the Textus Receptus; he's using a translation based on different manuscripts -- the Vaticanus and the Sinaiticus, which are founded on Catholic doctrine? So we have different Bibles. Mine says, "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law". Can the law justify? No! Paul is saying don't put yourself back underneath this yoke which cannot make you perfect. His translation says "severed" though. Two radically different connotations that we have here. If you're 'severed' then there is no grace! Full stop. You're in a contingent pact rather. This is perverting the Good News and making it bad news. If our justification can be revoked then we have no security whatsoever, and it also reflects bad on the Holy Spirit because the implication is he is powerless then to keep you! 2 Corinthians 1:22 and Ephesians 4:30 smashes this though.

[@happydays310]

Ephesians 1 7kjv, In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. 1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv, Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand. By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the 3rd day according to the scriptures.

[@happydays310]

The Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for ALL the World's sin, 2 Corinthians 5 19-21kjv. He shed his blood on the Cross for our redemption and for the forgiveness of sins, Ephesians 1 7kjv. All you have to do is believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the 3rd day and you will be saved, 1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv. You will then be sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise, Ephesians 1 13-14kjv. Both Jew and Greek (Gentile) are saved by this Gospel, Romans 1 16kjv, and we refer to Romans to Philemon for our salvation. Ephesians 2 8-9kjv teaches no works for salvation. Please look up rightly dividing the Word of Truth, 2 Timothy 2 15kjv.

[@mattr.1887]

The Bible supports multiple views on this topic. That's the beauty of Christianity: Everyone gets to be right.

[@chrisbailey9377]

Wrong. Osas is false

[@kevinfaust2529]

If you don’t have the right Bible you don’t have the truth. That’s how a lot of people get messed up. Wrong Bible, wrong message.

[@nevillelobb-sm1ve]

Rev 2:14,15 says to me a person can be self deceived into being still saved while in sin

[@kathyhenderson8902]

Oh my goodness!!! They were trying to keep the law, that's why they were severed...I. I don't get people's understanding, but then again....they're probably not saved. You know brother, it's so hard to hear these false teachers.

[@Revelation18-4]

Debunked your debunk. John 10:28-30

[@danteluna032961]

i understand brother, you still hoped to be justifified.

[@gypsyjay6240]

Never mind… I found it 😂

[@Redeemed26]

John 3:7 "marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.". I John 3:9 "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.". The issue at hand is eternal security. One must know that one has been born again in the first place, by the grace of God. Ephesians 2:8&9. 8"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.".

[@Thunder-sf4qy]

Those That Choose Not To Continue To Obey The Lord ⬇️ Joshua 24:15 kjv- And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, (choose) you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Free will choice) 2 Chron 15:2 kjv- ....The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. (Free will choice) Malachi 3:7 kjv- Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return? (Free will choice) Revelation 3:20 Niv- Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. (Free will choice) Matthew 7:21 kjv- Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Free will choice) Luke 6:46 kjv- And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? (Free will choice) John 14:15 Amplified- If you really love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. (Free will choice) John 8:31 kjv- Then said Jesus to those Jews who believed in Him, “If ye CONTINUE IN MY WORD, THEN ARE YE MY DISCIPLES INDEED! (Free will choice) Amos 3:3 kjv- Can two walk together, except they be agreed? (Free will choice) You have a free will choice to continue to walk / live in agreement in YAHWEH'S WORD with obedience. Its our responsibility on earth as Kingdom Citizens of the Most High. That is a better way of saying once saved always saved, because people are leaving out the requirement and no longer teaching the requirement of "Obedience"! 🔥🔥🔥🙏 Shalom.

[@BrotherMatthewCCT]

John 1:13) “Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Eph 1:7 / Acts 10:43 / Eph 1:13 & 4:30 / Salvation is a free gift, no maintenance, no earning of favor, and once given it cannot be taken away. Ephesians 4:30) "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."- if we do grieve Him we just confess and we are cleansed. The Father doesn't disown the wayward child, but like the prodigal son the goodness of God leads us to repentance and cleansing - When did the prodigal son cease to be a son of the Father? Salvation is NOT by works, NOT by righteous works, NOT by deeds of the law, and NOT by sight. But by Faith alone, through Grace alone, by Jesus Christ who is God alone - Titus 3:5 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / Galatians 2:16 / 2 Corinthians 5:7 / Romans 1:17 / Romans 6:14 / Hebrews 10:38. Romans 10:9-10) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” After believing and repenting you are sealed/saved, then because of your love for Christ you want to follow Him. Ephesians 1:13 and Ephesians 4:30 - It's not because you have to but because you want to. Any idea of self merit affecting salvation in earning to gain, maintaining to keep, or self atonement for sins is heresy and the person is not saved. The same goes for believing that Baptism saves, forgives, or seals with the Spirit - it's still a belief in a form of righteous works that affects salvation - this is heresy too. It's all through Christ's merit on the Cross and His Resurrection, or else through attempting in your own merit you earn Hell. And this Salvation can never be lost or taken away - Romans 8:1 no condemnation unto those in Christ. Any sin after that brings chastisement, not disowning or a casting away. John 15:1-6 is paired with 1Cor 5:1-5 / Psalm 66:18 / Prov 28:9 / James 1:6-7 nowhere does it relate to losing salvation or having it being taken away. James 2 is not talking about works to keep your salvation, but rather it's talking to Christians already saved, and it's talking about charity and Christian behavior for promotion of the faith, not maintenance of salvation. If James is talking about maintaining salvation then Apostle Paul is a liar. Matthew 24 is speaking about the end of days and the trials and tribulations that will occur. "endure to the end" is in reference to the Great Tribulation, as it is a limited time and will soon be over and those under persecution will be saved from the oppression. It is not a salvationary passage, Christ is not talking about salvation but rather persecution. It's the same context as the other passage that says how a woman will be saved in child bearing - talking about the pains and troubles. Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26 is speaking about the unsaved falling away (rejecting) enlightenment, the knowledge of , the taste of salvation - they had not yet taken hold. This does not relate to the saved giving up or losing salvation as many think. Losing Salvation, or it being taken away, given up - denotes a working to keep it. But it's not by works or righteous works, deeds of the law, or by sight. It's by Grace alone through Faith alone. Matthew 7:21-23) "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Nowhere do they say "have we not believed on thy name?". They were trusting in their works, righteous works, and law keeping. They were depending on religiosity and Christian behavior to earn their salvation like all the cults do. Salvation is purely by grace through faith by belief alone - Eph 2:8-9 / Titus 3:5 / Gal 2:16 / Romans 10:9-10 / Acts 16:30-31 / Eph 1:7&13 / 1 John 5:13 / John 3:16 / John 3:3 / Mark 1:15 Furthermore, what is “the will of my Father”? As we see in John 6 - John 6:28-29) "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." John 6:39-40) “And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” Doing the will of the Father is not doing works, keeping commandments, or law keeping, but is believing on the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation. We are not called to the will of works, but are called to believing faith. Now true believing faith will produce fruit of works but it’s not the works that inherit salvation. The reason that Christ says “I never knew you” is because the people were focusing on the religion and not the faith. They thought the religion was the faith, but true believing faith will produce “pure religion undefiled”. Misconstruing religiosity with faith by grace leads to damnation, and this is the ultimate work of Satan to cause a misfocus within the Churches - preaching from the pulpit to create multitudes of religious damned who think themselves to be the very children of God.

[@sandormiklosnagy]

You didn't answer his objection, you just went to another scripture.

[@isaacf1439]

So then what about the branches that get cut off they once were branches but because they produced no fruit they were cut off?

[@isaacf1439]

John 15 is my reference

[@Matthew_Percival]

That Verse has nothing to do with loosing your salvation. Paul is talking about how a person is not Justified by Law, and that circumcision benefit nothing, and neither does uncircumcision. How JESUS CHRIST set us free from the combination of the law, so that we are no longer saved by law. But by Faith. How it's what Christ did that Justifies us. So No. You cannot loose your salvation. It is sealed once you trusted the gospel of salvation. Ephesians 1:13, In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. The Gospel of Salvation 1Co 15:1-4, Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@Howie47]

Paul says their severed from Christ "if", they are back under the law. And that if you are under the Law to obtain righteousness, then you are not under grace. So, Pau "warns" the Galatians, to not go back to earning their salvation by the law, but to continue in grace. Less they fall completely away into hell. Now for what I know about Catholic dogma. They preach and teach to keep the law and commandments to be righteous. Am I wrong?

[@Mocheeks420]

Every time I watch someone deny once saved always saved I see DEMONS flowing thru them

[@maximusvonce1381]

This works salvation heretic has obviously not read ephesians. " For you are sealed for the day of redemption ". Apostle Paul

[@DeusVolo]

When did this interpretation of scripture come about? Example: what religion / church held this as a belief to begin with?

[@Sheeple-Wake-Up]

West side!

[@donhaddix3770]

fall from grace is not lose of salvation. two different issues.

[@elgriego331]

What translation is that guy using? “Severed” ? lol.

[@donnar9864]

Im so very disheartened, I just found out that one of my most loved and trusted YT pastors believes that salvation can be lost..he said that he just couldn't wrap his head around that verse in Hebrews..does anyone truly know what that verse in Hebrews is talking about...

[@OnoDiamante]

Hebrews 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGyZmegnrCSbtU Hebrews 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4WQgmqCa850Y6c

[@karltiedemann7222]

I think Ono has a video covering it. Don’t know if that is the correct interpretation(not saying that there is more than one interpretation- there is only one true interpretation-anything else is false-truth is not subjective)

[@missiletoad7015]

Are you maybe talking about Hebrews 10:26? 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth *no more sacrifice for sins,* You can do a lot of crazy things with scripture if you cherrypick one verse without looking at context. If he thinks this verse is about you having and then losing eternal life, and not rather about Jesus making ONE sacrifice for sins forever (verse 12) so that *no more* sacrificing *needs to be done* to justify us... Then also ask him if he thinks verse 18 just a little further up is talking about salvation being lost then (pay attention to the almost identical wording in vs 18), because it's obviously not haha; 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. 18 Now where remission of these is, *there is no more offering for sin.* You see what I mean?

[@bryguy8203]

"IF" truly saved always saved. The BIG IF. Way better way to put it.

[@missiletoad7015]

@@bryguy8203 I don't know if it is better. "If truly saved, always saved" leaves a confusing qualifier in "truly" saved. You're saved or you aren't. But more than that, it leaves things open for a silly Calvinist idea of "unconditional election", that a tiny few pre-chosen out of all humanity never at any time had any danger or chance of hell, just "always saved", (and the rest always unchangably damned) practically speaking. Maybe I'm being picky, but I want to be super clear with the gospel. ONCE you believe on Christ alone and are saved, you are from that point on always going to have that salvation.

[@codygilbert6056]

This verse clearly is talking about somebody who is trusting in works not in grace.

[@Jesusandcoffee3382]

The gift of God for believing on the Son (Jesus) is ETERNAL life. What does eternal mean to you? Forever, without end.

[@djaconetta]

*Acts16:31 I like this vs. so much because it is so explicit in it's message... I will attempt to break it down in regard to it's verbs..from the original Greek text...The vs. says ,Believe on the lord Jesus Christ ,and thou shalt be saved....Believe is the main verb...it is a aorist active ,imperative of the greek verb Pistos ,to believe. The aorist tense is a point of time that you believe. This is a special aorist tense that takes this point of time and perpetuates it into infinity..The active voice ,the subject ,produces the action of the verb,you believe. The imperative mood is a command. Saved is sozo, a perfect passive participle .A participle is an auxiliary verb that supports the main verb..The perfect tense show a completed action. The passive voice unlike the active voice ,says the subject (the one believing in Christ)receives the action of the verb rather than producing this action...In this case he receives salvation. So based on the original text The vs.is more accurately translated. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and at that moment ,you are saved for ever and ever.. * Notice repentance is not mention because a spiritual dead person is not capable of doing anything to save himself. * Frank Johnston

[@m4641]

Got it. "Fall from grace" = "rendering grace ineffectual in sanctification" Weren't these Galatians "saved / justified by faith"? But they want to give their faith in Christ up and replace it with the Law. So, do they no longer have faith in Christ? Did they "forfeit" their justification? Hmmm...

[@angloaust1575]

It was directed towards the galatians Maybe the parable of the sower... they endured for a while In the faith then fell away Never had the seed fall upon the good soil!

[@voiceintheopen345]

That is true, if you proclaim once saved forever, you better keep a close relationship with Jesus daily! That way you will be saved forever, affirming once you are saved you are saved forever might lead weak believers to sin voluntarily, I wonder if you sin voluntarily after having received the gospel and blessings of God, you would be saved forever, will you?

[@janekoza5199]

Can you please explain who are 144000 of revelation

[@pschickengaming5k308]

I have to ask them, those who are opponents of OSAS: why is it so important for you to show God what you have done, so much so in fact as to shadow the work of Christ?

[@lardr15540]

Catholics are bound by tradition govern by the commandments of men we are saved by Grace, and not by works, was raised in the Catholic Church. Thank God, I escaped eternal damnation that would resulted if I would’ve continue.

[@mrjesabi]

When I see your rebuttals to these "Christians" I often wonder what they believe jesus suffered and died for. Do yhey think our Lord suffered the beatings, mocking, lashings, and the cross,as an innocent man,so we could then strive to be "good enough"😢

[@tiedryflies]

He didn't read from the King James Bible: he uses a version he likes and not what God has said.

[@jesusmarywillsaveyou]

At 5:14-33 you clearly failed to demonstrate that falling from grace (Gal. 5:4) does not equal loss of salvation. You merely made a statement saying that falling from grace is not equal to loss of salvation, without any textual or logical support for your assertion, even when the text itself is so simple and clear on its own. You also did not address how in Gal. 5:4 Saint Paul mentions that “we wait for the hope of righteousness”. In other words, justification is not a permanent guarantee given to us from the moment of our first encounter being saved. Second, the primary area (the linchpin of the eternal security doctrine) where most believers of eternal security go wrong is your idea that salvation/justification is a PAST, one time event. Salvation is not just a past event (Eph. 2:8-9) but also PRESENT (Philippians 2:12) and FUTURE (Rom. 13:11 and 1 Cor. 3:15; 5:5). Another major blind side of eternal security proponents is that your doctrine of eternal security stems not from exegetical argument but rather from theological premises for which you distort the Scriptural texts to fit your flawed premises. For instance, advocates of eternal security often argue that God saves people to bring himself glory and say a person losing salvation would represent divine failure. When in fact, the salvation and loss of souls (unrepentant) BOTH bring God glory. Another false premise is that if God is the perfect Savior, if he is omnipotent, then he should be able to save those he chooses, He cannot fail. However, this begs the question of whether God intends to bring everyone who experiences initial salvation to final salvation. If God intends to allow people who experience initial salvation to freely choose to change their mind, to return to sin, and to fall from grace, then such people do not represent divine failure. Further, the only time where “faith alone” is mentioned side by side in Scripture is from James 2:17, which actually warns against the false 'faith alone' doctrine. Lastly, even if faith alone were the true doctrine, that still doesn’t mean we cannot lose our salvation because Our Blessed Jesus Himself warned us to remain obedient in faith and in His commands or else we, the branches (believers), would be broken off, and Christ Himself said He would deny us if we denied Him, and Christ Himself warned that those who believe in Him yet who were disobedient would NOT be saved (Matthew 7:21; 10:33; 18:35), and even we will not be forgiven if we fail to forgive others! There are so many more logical gaps in your video and unbiblical doctrine. Btw, I was a Bible Only (non-denominational) Christian from 2018 to 2022 Feb. I became a Catholic because it is the only Church which was established by Christ Jesus Himself. Read and learn from the Catholic Church how this is so. But here’s a brief explanation to aid your search: in John 20:23 Our Lord Jesus gave the Church (through His Apostles) the command to forgive sins of anybody. And only the Catholic Church continues this command to forgive sins because all of our priests and bishops are successors of the first priests and bishops the Apostles. And that power to forgive sins was passed into succeeding bishops and priests beginning with the Apostles who ordained new bishops and priests to continue forgiving sins after they (the Apostles) died. This is known as Apostolic succession, which Saint Paul talks about in the pastoral books of Timothy and Titus. P.S. Oh yes, the Catholic Church is not a denomination of Christianity, it is pre-denominational. God bless.

[@gypsyjay6240]

Do Mark 16:16