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QUESTION 1: Once Saved, Always Saved?

The idea that you can lose salvation is a theological house of cards. The Bible is crystal clear: Eternal life means eternal life, not a trial subscription. From the moment you believe in Jesus, you’re locked in for good.

John 10:28-29 couldn’t say it any clearer: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand.” Jesus isn’t just holding onto you loosely—you’re in a divine grip that never lets go. Paul jumps in with his two cents in Romans 8:38-39, hammering home that nothing—seriously, nothing—can separate you from God’s love. Not death, not life, not angels, not demons, not your bad days or your worst decisions. When God says you’re His, you’re His forever.

What if You Could Lose It?

If salvation could slip through your fingers, that would mean you’re responsible for holding it tight. But the Bible flips that script. It’s not about you keeping your salvation—it’s about God keeping you. Ephesians 2:8-9 calls salvation a gift, and a gift is not something you have to work for. If we could lose it, we’d turn salvation into a lifelong maintenance job. But Hebrews 7:25 tells us Jesus is the one holding down the fort, and He’s pretty good at His job.

Three Solid Reasons You’re Forever Saved

Complete Forgiveness: Hebrews 10:14 says Christ’s sacrifice has made you perfect forever. That’s not conditional—it’s a done deal. Your sins have been wiped clean, past, present, and future. God’s not revisiting your rap sheet. Hebrews 8:12 drives it home: “I will remember their sins no more.” No sin is coming back to haunt you or rip you away from God.

Eternal Means Eternal: You’ve been given eternal life, and as Jesus puts it in John 11:26, if you believe in Him, you’ll never die. Hebrews 7:25 backs this up by saying we’ll be saved as long as Jesus lives—and that’s forever. If eternal life wasn’t actually eternal, we’d be looking at “temporary salvation” or “conditional salvation,” which would be a theological disaster.

God’s Guarantee: God doesn’t do take-backs. In 1 Peter 1:4, we’re told our inheritance is “imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” Salvation isn’t some fragile thing that you could drop and shatter. It’s protected by the ultimate power—God Himself. Plus, He promised never to leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). With God’s promise on the line, your salvation is as safe as it gets.

The “Falling From Grace” Misunderstanding

Some people worry about “falling from grace,” but Galatians 5:4 clears that up. Paul isn’t talking about Christians losing salvation; he’s talking about people who reject grace altogether, choosing to rely on the Law and their own works instead. You can’t “fall from grace” when you’re standing firm in the truth that salvation comes by faith, not by earning it.

As a believer, you’ve already kicked the idea of self-justification to the curb. You’re justified by faith and sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30). Falling from grace doesn’t apply to you because you’ve already embraced the free gift of righteousness in Christ.

The Bottom Line

Salvation isn’t a game of catch-and-release. Once you’ve been saved, you’re always saved. It’s not your effort that keeps you secure—it’s God’s faithfulness. Your sins are forgiven forever, you’ve been given eternal life, and God has promised to never leave you. There’s no loophole or fine print that says you can lose it. So, rest easy. Your salvation is eternal, unshakeable, and anchored in God’s love, not your performance.