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Question 6
The stones that fell beside the tower are those who knew the truth but did not abide in it, and the vision calls them useless for the building. How does that fit with common modern assumptions about grace, faith and assurance?
Another way to ask: Some stones knew the truth but did not stay in it, and the vision calls them useless for the building. How does this fit with what many Christians today believe about grace, faith and assurance?

Direct Answer

The transcript does not discuss modern views directly. It does give a picture in which knowing the truth is not enough by itself, and that may unsettle anyone who treats such knowledge as proof of safety.

Support from the Message

- Some stones fell along the side and never made it into the tower. - These are "those who have known the truth but did not abide in it," and so they are "useless for the building of the tower." - Other stones heard the word and wanted to be baptized, then returned again to their evil desires. - The warning comes with hope. All of these stones had the chance to repent, and God is still working on them.

Discussion Follow-up

When someone asks how a Christian can have assurance, what role should abiding in the truth play in the answer? How can a church give this warning and still keep hope in front of its people?