Just had a sobering thought. We put so much importance on feelings and experiences in this culture. But a spiritual experience does not automatically guarantee eternal security.
People saw Jesus perform miracles and then those same people crucified Him. Or consider Judas. He was with Jesus on a daily basis. He had more reason to believe than most. And yet he sold Jesus out. Even the demons believe that Jesus is real.
The believer and unbeliever can both have spiritual experiences. It makes sense that God would reveal Himself to everyone. The Word of God states that He wishes none to perish.
And yet we all sin. So what separates a Peter from a Judas? What makes me different than Judas? Than Saul? Than Pharaoh? They all had spiritual experiences. We certainly cannot rest our eternal security merely on the basis of having a spiritual experience.
Sarah Nyhan 
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