Can You Really Fall Away?

This sermon delves into Hebrews 6:4-12, focusing on the controversial phrase "fallen away." The pastor emphasizes interpreting difficult passages through the lens of broader Scripture, particularly regarding salvation's origin. Salvation, he explains, begins with God's eternal decree, not human will. Citing Romans 8 and Ephesians 1, he highlights predestination and God's unchangeable choice before the world's foundation. This means genuine believers, chosen by God, cannot "unsave" themselves; they will persevere to the end. The "work and love" mentioned in Hebrews 6:10 are evidence of salvation, not its cause. Therefore, those who "fall away" were never truly saved, despite experiencing God's common grace and exposure to the faith. Their rejection of this grace makes their judgment just. The parable of the sower illustrates this: God's grace falls on all, but only good ground produces fruit, while thorny ground reveals a heart of stone. The message offers both assurance and warning: true salvation is secure in Christ, but continuous, unrepentant sin can reveal an unchanged heart. We cannot know God's full decree, but our hope for ourselves and others rests solely in the gospel's power.