Eternal Life or Eternal Security?

As usual, another straight forward great video, thank you. That said, I think the confusion lies here: Although we all know one is saved by faith apart from works (Rom 3:28;4:6; Eph 2:8-9), while simultaneously we know that faith without works is dead (Ja 2:18,20,26). We know we are saved UNTO good works (Eph 2:10) and not saved BY good works. And yet, James tells in 2:18, “James 2:18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” With that, if you feel the Holy Spirit call you to make such a video, it would be very helpful to have crystal clear understanding of what does it mean to believe. Could one merely have a mental ascent to truly believe that Jesus is the Christ, he believes he is a sinner and ask for forgiveness and be saved? Must he live a daily life of repentance? What if he ‘believes’, yet lives a life in sin such as doing drugs or fornication, etc which the Bible clearly says no man can do such and inherit the KOG (1Cor 6:9-10;Gal 5:19-21). Is faith defined as obedience to the Lord? Is believing defined as faith? Are the synonymous? I don’t know…it’s unclear and a bit contradictory as I read it in the Bible. Am I unsaved if I know my sin…maybe go through a period of rebellion and then later come back to the Lord and then are once again saved? Although we’re not saved by works…the unrighteous works looks like can certainly damn us. All very confusing…obviously, if one was a sinner, repents, turns to live for Christ their whole life and never strays, they are saved…I get that. Fact is though, for many, life is t so black and white, life happens. If you’re so inclined to address this subject in greater detail, this would be greatly appreciated, thank you Bro Reg. - Adam

Excellent Reg. Love these little snippets.

This is a timely message,as I was just having this discussion with a fellow believer. Thank-you for making it crystal clear!!!