That’s why that line “if it were possible” is so important. “For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect” ~ Matthew 24:24 There’s patristic consensus that even ove...

I do not believe that the Elect can be decieved in the most ultimate, salvation concerning ways, but I see no reason that Saints will not fly close to the sun, being fooled of many things on the way (as consequence of our flesh). My sense of Scripture is that God makes good use of dark backdrops in ...