Dear friends, the question of losing one’s salvation is a serious one that has troubled many of us. It is important to approach this topic with respect and reverence for the Word of God. The Bible provides guidance and clarity on this matter and leads us on what we should do.
First, we need to remember the promises God has made. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we receive eternal life. This gift is not something we earn by our deeds but is given by God’s grace through faith. However, the Bible also speaks about the necessity to remain in faith and not turn away from the Lord. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance in our walk with God.
There are examples in Scripture that highlight the danger of falling away. For instance, the story of the Israelites in the wilderness serves as a warning. Despite being delivered from Egypt and witnessing God’s miracles, many did not enter the Promised Land because of their unbelief and disobedience. This incident reminds us to stay faithful and not harden our hearts.
Moreover, Jesus himself warned about remaining in Him. He used the parable of the vine and branches, saying that if a branch does not remain in the vine, it is thrown away and withers. This illustrates how essential it is to maintain our relationship with Christ. We must stay connected to Him, drawing life and strength from Him continually.
Paul also encouraged believers to examine themselves to see whether they are in the faith. This evaluation is important. It helps us stay on the right path, ensuring our hearts are aligned with God’s will. It’s not about living in fear but about living in a way that honors the salvation we’ve received.
Dear brothers and sisters, while we trust in the security of our salvation, we must also heed the warnings in the Bible. We must remain faithful. Let us encourage one another to stay steadfast in our faith, always seeking to grow in our relationship with the Lord.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about losing your salvation.
“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sinsBut a certain fearful looking for of judgment fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries”
— Hebrews 10:26-27
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, thereby many be defiledLest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthrightFor ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears”
— Hebrews 12:15-17
“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slipFor if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, every transgression disobedience received a just recompence of rewardHow shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard him”
— Hebrews 2:1-3
“Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living GodBut exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sinFor we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end”
— Hebrews 3:12-14
“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, have tasted of the heavenly gift, were made partakers of the Holy GhostAnd have tasted the good word of God, the powers of the world to comeIf they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, put him to an open shame”
— Hebrews 6:4-6
“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospelWhich is not another; but there be some that trouble you, would pervert the gospel of ChristBut though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursedAs we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed”
— Galatians 1:6-9
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace”
— Galatians 5:4
“Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you”
— Galatians 5:7-8
“If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, out of the holy city, from the things which are written in this book”
— Revelation 22:19
“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, repent, do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent”
— Revelation 2:5
“So then because thou art lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth”
— Revelation 3:16
“Ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved”
— Matthew 10:22
“The Son of man shall send forth his angels, they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, them which do iniquityAnd shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing gnashing of teeth”
— Matthew 13:41-42
“Then shall many be offended, shall betray one another, shall hate one another”
— Matthew 24:10
“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved”
— Matthew 24:13
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroomAnd five of them were wise, five were foolishThey that were foolish took their lamps, took no oil with themBut the wise took oil in their vessels with their lampsWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered sleptAnd at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet himThen all those virgins arose, trimmed their lampsAnd the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone outBut the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us you: but go ye rather to them that sell, buy for yourselvesAnd while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: the door was shutAfterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to usBut he answered said, Verily I say unto you, I know you notWatch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh”
— Matthew 25:1-13
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heavenMany will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? in thy name have cast out devils? in thy name done many wonderful works?then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity”
— Matthew 7:21-23
“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit”
— John 15:2
“If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, is withered; men gather them, cast them into the fire, they are burned”
— John 15:6
“From that time many of his disciples went back, walked no more with him”
— John 6:66
“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeedAnd ye shall know the truth, the truth shall make you free”
— John 8:31-32
“Behold therefore the goodness severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off”
— Romans 11:22
“Who will render to every man according to his deedsTo them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory honour immortality, eternal lifeBut unto them that are contentious, do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation wrath”
— Romans 2:6-8
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live”
— Romans 8:13
“Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, one convert himLet him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, shall hide a multitude of sins”
— James 5:19-20
“The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, at an hour when he is not aware, will cut him in sunder, will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers”
— Luke 12:46
“They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; these have no root, which for a while believe, in time of temptation fall away”
— Luke 8:13
“In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy unblameable unreproveable in his sightIf ye continue in the faith grounded settled, be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister”
— Colossians 1:22-23
“I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed notAnd the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day”
— Jude 1:5-6
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, unto every good work reprobate”
— Titus 1:16
“But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, committeth iniquity, doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die”
— Ezekiel 18:24
“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear trembling”
— Philippians 2:12
“Ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved”
— Mark 13:13
“Have no root in themselves, so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended”
— Mark 4:17
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own bloodFor I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flockAlso of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them”
— Acts 20:28-30
Conclusion
The Bible presents varied perspectives on the topic of losing one’s salvation, with verses such as Hebrews 6:4-6 and John 10:28-29 offering insights into this complex issue. On one hand, scriptures emphasize the security of believers in Christ, assuring that no one can snatch them from His hand. On the other, warnings against falling away highlight the importance of remaining steadfast in faith. From this, we learn the significance of perseverance and the need for continual spiritual growth. Applying these lessons, we are encouraged to nurture our relationship with God through prayer, studying the Word, and living a life that glorifies His teachings. Ultimately, the journey of faith requires a balanced understanding of God’s grace and our responsibility to maintain a committed walk in our spiritual life.