1do we take that opportunity last sunday night my nephew was ordained. his younger brother who has been in the ministry a few years gave the charge . he made mention of how at one time he was saved and just fine with that.. but he didnt have the relationship he should have. . i have given a lot of thought to that.. how easy it is go through the motions . a little prayer i lay me down to sleep.i pray my soul to keep .. ya know God will not force himself on us.
2 i characterize this as never fully drawn as part of our growth through sanctification...3 stages 1 positional if that is such a word . we are placed into the Body of Christ when we get saved 2. progressive we become a w.i.p work in progress ..growing in grace and knowledge . which never end s until we reach home.. last but not least ultimate /finial we made it home . we get a glorified body we become the finished project
for those who may disagree with me .. makes me no never mind because i know in whom i have believed.. were so busy wanting mans approval . we leave God out of it