What does the Bible say about christians who are backslidden?

12 verses about christians who are backslidden, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about christians who are backslidden

1. Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 4 votes
2. 1 John 1:9 — If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 4 votes
3. Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 3 votes
4. Matthew 7:21 — Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 3 votes
5. Romans 8:9 — But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 3 votes
6. Hebrews 6:6 — If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 3 votes
7. James 1:22 — But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 3 votes
8. 2 Peter 1:5 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 3 votes
9. Proverbs 14:14 — The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 2 votes
10. Ephesians 2:8 — For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2 votes
11. Hebrews 6:4 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 2 votes
12. Hebrews 10:26 — For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 2 votes

Where these verses are

Hebrews (3), Proverbs (1), Jeremiah (1), Matthew (1), Romans (1), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1), James (1), 2 Peter (1), 1 John (1)

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• Assurance Of Salvation
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• Faith Without Works
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• Who Is Going To Heaven
• Doing Gods Will
• Turning Away From God
• Repenting
• Forgiveness Of Past Sins
• Repeated Sin
• Sinning
• Repeating Sin

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.