Hold Fast: Paul’s Warning to Believers

People who think Paul taught faith alone forget that his letters were written to

believers, already baptized, warning them not to lose their salvation.

If Paul were writing today, this is what it would sound like.

Grace and peace, you know the drill. An apostle not by human will.

I thank my God every time you pray. Love your zeal, now don't walk

away. You started strong. You ran the race, but someone's twisting

saving grace. So let me say this plain and slow, the faith you

got, don't let it go. I'm not writing to strangers outside