I started this thread with a quote containing one man's opinions and asked for discussion. I did not post I accepted what he wrote as truth. In fact I disagree with a lot that he posted, which is why I thought it could lead to some interesting discussions.
Now, if you are going to use "they were never saved in the first place" then back it up with Scripture and not hubris that has nothing to do with God's truth and "they were never saved in the first place" is a cop out not an explanation. I readily agree there are professed Christians who call themselves Christian without understanding what it means to be a Christian. However, that is not always the case.
As to John 6:66 since the author of the article is not here to defend his position and you are the burden to show he is in error falls on you. How do you know those disciples that departed were never saved?
Me mud-slinging because I disagree with Calvin who was the first to verbalize eternal security? God's word does not advocate OSAS in fact God's word proves the exact opposite.
Your anger is demonstrated by your sarcastic remarks that I closed threads on OSAS only because I don't accept OSAS. I gave a valid reason for closing those threads. I suggest you review our Forum Rules, which as a moderator you should be upholding. Since you made the choice to attack me personally instead of appealing my decision to the webmaster (who can over ride my decision) your anger is evident.