A public disagreement has erupted between Goodness Nation founder, Apostle Harrison Ayintete, and Zoe Household Global pastor, Adedolapo Lawal, over one of Christianity’s most debated doctrines—the belief commonly described as “once saved, always saved.”
The exchange began after Lawal delivered a sermon challenging the doctrine of eternal security, prompting Ayintete to issue a strong rebuttal on social media and later challenge him to a public theological debate.
Lawal Rejects Unconditional Eternal Security
In his sermon, Lawal argued that salvation should not be viewed as an irreversible guarantee simply because someone once professed faith in Jesus Christ.
According to him, the Bible consistently teaches that Christians must remain steadfast in faith, repentance and holy living.
He pointed to several New Testament letters as well as Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, saying they demonstrate that believers are repeatedly warned against abandoning their faith or living in disobedience.
Lawal also cautioned that preaching unconditional eternal security could weaken the church’s commitment to holiness by giving believers the impression that their conduct has no bearing on their spiritual lives.
He encouraged Christians to study the entire Bible rather than relying on isolated passages such as John 3:16.
Ayintete Defends the “Once Saved” Teaching
Reacting on X, Ayintete questioned Lawal’s interpretation of Scripture and argued that anyone who has genuinely received eternal life through faith in Christ cannot lose that salvation.
He referenced John 3:16, maintaining that the promise of eternal life is permanent and incompatible with the idea that a believer could later perish.
Ayintete further argued that the purpose of the New Testament epistles is to help Christians mature spiritually, not to determine whether they remain saved.
According to him, biblical warnings are intended to correct behaviour and promote growth in faith rather than suggest that salvation itself can be revoked.
Disagreement Extends to Hyper-Grace Teaching
The debate soon shifted to the controversial subject of “hyper-grace,” a theological perspective often associated with emphasizing God’s grace over legalistic interpretations of Christian living.
Ayintete rejected Lawal’s claim that the doctrine contributes to widespread sin in the church.
He questioned whether churches that reject hyper-grace are free from moral failures, arguing that problems such as dishonesty and misconduct exist across different denominations regardless of their theological positions.
He also dismissed suggestions that hyper-grace churches produce less committed Christians than other congregations.
Call for a Public Debate
As the online exchange intensified, Ayintete challenged Lawal to an open public debate where both ministers could defend their biblical positions before an audience.
He argued that the disagreement has become significant enough to deserve a transparent discussion, particularly on the meaning of grace, salvation and eternal security.
Ayintete Reaffirms His Position
In a follow-up video, Ayintete accused some ministers of deliberately misrepresenting hyper-grace preachers and insisted that Scripture clearly teaches the permanence of salvation.
He cited passages including John 3:16, John 10 and Ephesians 1, arguing that believers who place their faith in Christ receive eternal life and are sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption.
According to him, Christians overcome sin through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit rather than through fear of losing salvation or facing eternal punishment.
Ayintete concluded by reaffirming his support for the hyper-grace message, saying he remains convinced that it produces mature and godly believers and that those who hold the doctrine will continue to defend it publicly.
