Once Saved, Always Saved? The Apostolic Fathers Say No

Did the earliest Christians believe that salvation was permanent and irreversible? In this episode of FACTS, Stephen Boyce, with special guest Jack Bull, examines what the Apostolic Fathers actually taught about eternal security, falling away, and the necessity of perseverance in the faith.

We explore key texts from the Didache, 1 Clement, 2 Clement, the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, and the Shepherd of Hermas—highlighting how the early Church warned believers about the real danger of apostasy and the importance of obedience, repentance, and endurance.

If you’ve been told that the doctrine of “Once Saved, Always Saved” has historical roots, this episode may surprise you. The message from the early Church is consistent and clear: Salvation is not a free pass. It’s a call to a lifelong, faithful walk with Christ.

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Stephen's writings: https://independent.academia.edu/StephenBoyce4

Here is a link to Dr Bull's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Patristica

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