CHRISTIANS - Do YOU believe in 'Once Saved - Always Saved'?

Question

I'm not sure where I stand on this one. I tend to believe that we are 'saved' as long as we 'believe'. [See John 3:16] But we can lose that salvation IF we stop believing. And I don't think it has anything do with our sins. For we are ALL sinners. And the reason WHY we are told to turn away from sin - to repent - is NOT to be saved [lest any man boast] but for two reasons. 1. So we might have a more fulfilling life while alive here on earth. And [more importantly] 2. Be able to more effectively share with others what God is offering all of us. If a single sin [as some believe] can cheat even the most righteous of us from seeing Heaven - than none of us are making it. So it CAN'T BE about US.

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

Does the Bible Teach ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’?

The Bible’s answer

No, it does not teach the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ A person who has gained salvation by faith in Jesus Christ can lose that faith and the salvation that comes with it. The Bible says that maintaining faith requires great effort, a “hard fight.” (Jude 3, 5) Early Christians who had already accepted Christ were told: “Keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”​—Philippians 2:​12.



Bible verses that disprove the teaching of ‘once saved, always saved’

The Bible warns against serious sins that will keep a person from entering God’s Kingdom. (1 Corinthians 6:​9-​11; Galatians 5:​19-​21) If salvation could not be lost, such warnings would be meaningless. Instead, the Bible shows that someone who has been saved can fall away by returning to a practice of serious sin. For example, Hebrews 10:26 states: “If we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left.”​—Hebrews 6:​4-6; 2 Peter 2:​20-​22.

Jesus emphasized the importance of maintaining faith by giving an illustration in which he likened himself to a vine and his followers to branches on that vine. Some of them would at one time demonstrate faith in him by their fruits, or actions, yet would later fail to do so and be “thrown out like a [fruitless] branch,” losing their salvation. (John 15:​1-6) The apostle Paul used a similar illustration, saying that Christians who do not maintain their faith “will be lopped off.”​—Romans 11:17-​22.

Christians are commanded to “keep on the watch.” (Matthew 24:42; 25:13) Those who fall asleep spiritually, whether by practicing “works belonging to darkness” or by not fully performing the works that Jesus commanded, lose their salvation.​—Romans 13:11-​13; Revelation 3:​1-3.

Many scriptures show that those who have been saved must still endure faithfully to the end. (Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 10:36; 12:​2, 3; Revelation 2:​10) First-century Christians expressed joy when they learned that fellow believers were enduring in their faith. (1 Thessalonians 1:​2, 3; 3 John 3, 4) Does it seem reasonable that the Bible would stress faithful endurance if those who did not endure would be saved anyway?

Only when his death was imminent did the apostle Paul feel that his salvation was assured. (2 Timothy 4:​6-8) Earlier in his life, he recognized that he could still miss out on salvation if he gave in to fleshly desires. He wrote: “I pummel my body and lead it as a slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself should not become disapproved somehow.”​—1 Corinthians 9:​27; Philippians 3:​12-​14.

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Answer 3

Different passages in the Bible address different aspects of truth.



To those who doubt their salvation they are reassured by God's faithfulness and work, to those who are complacent and presumptuous it warns of their lack.



Salvation is past, present and future as logically it can only be, and only when all three elements are present is that adage applicable.



Likewise with other things such as, for example, faith v works. To those who insist faith without works, it shows faith without works is dead, and those who rely upon so called works that it can only be by faith. In truth the works can only be God's works which are only through faith.





The problem comes when any one aspect is wrenched from the other aspects and of course the supreme problem is not hearing God speak His word.



Hearing God slays all these problems and difficulties raised by man, and is all we need.



Being taught by man is not hearing God.

Answer 4

NO!!!

God promised us eternal life if we keep His commandments [John 14:23-24] -- We know at the 'transfiguration,' a voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; LISTEN TO HIM" [Luke 9:35]. Who was this? None other than the voice of God, the Father.



Many will quote [Romans 8:38–39] But they should read it in context: 'There is no external force that can pluck us out of God's hands or relax His grip on us, except ourselves.' Our choice is voluntary. No deception is used, and no compulsion of any kind. God never coerced a creature’s will, and He never will, even to save him.



There's no such thing as 'once saved, always saved.' A race is set before us and we are expected to comply with the rules and finish it [Hebrews 12:1].



[Hebrews 10:38-39] But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed but of those who have faith and preserve their souls [Hebrews 6:4-6].

Answer 5

As this mature Christian man, John Stott, explained:

I have been saved – in the past – from the penalty of sin – by a crucified Saviour.

I am being saved – in the present – from the power of sin – by a living Saviour.

I shall be saved – in the future – from the presence of sin – by a coming Saviour.



A – Romans 8:24 B – 1 Corinthians 1:18 C – Romans 5:9



Or, as this other mature Christian man, D.L. Moody put it:

“God makes a promise; Faith believes it; Hope anticipates it; and Patience quietly awaits it.”



I believe what those Bible verses state, and I believe the succinct way those two men explained the matter is utterly biblical and Christian.

Answer 6

No, I don t believe that. First of all, I had a Spiritual experience that confirmed to me that everything that Jesus said was true is true. Jesus never said once saved always saved. Paul said that some of what he wrote was his "opinion".

Answer 7

No.

Answer 8

Love reading believers trying to learn about what they are controlled by believing superstitions.

Answer 9

Christians (as in people who claim to follow Christ) believe both. That's because the bible is so confusing that it can be interpreted to mean both.



I was going to provide scripture but others have already done it.



A real god that knows all would have given us a holy book that is clear so everyone would understand what he wants us to do instead of calling so much confusion.



Even worse, some so-called "Christians" take it upon themselves to condemn others who dare interpret the bible differently as "heretics". SMH

Answer 10

No. If you sin again after you are saved then you trample underfoot the blood of Christ again subjecting Him to shame all over again and this the bible says you cannot stay saved still. Source the bible. And by the way a person cannot keep sinning once they have repented and been cleansed of their sin. Source the bible.



For update 2 Only if it was willful sinning.

Answer 11

Paul was aware that he could be a 'castaway'

Continued obedient faith is the key. That does not mean perfection

Answer 12

I see a lot of "NO's" and this is not a yes or no answer.

If we as Christians are so quick to pull the trigger on someone sinning that claims Faith in Jesus, we would have to reload every minute or so.

Yes we were sinners, saved by Grace. We are sinners no more, yet we are learners of our faith and walk it daily. Will we stumble, yes it is Biblical, will we fall and stay down? That is completely in our court to do so. We confess our sins and repent of them, our enemy returns them to us in thought, by sight, and then we must pursue righteousness.

Look Peter denied Jesus whom he called Lord and Messiah. We need to remember we are like Peter and doubt things in our lives and sometimes sink into the waters of this world, we need to be like Peter and call out to Jesus in our times of need.

Grace protects us through this walk we call life, the question is are you walking away from Jesus or towards Him. Once saved always saved tends to lend credibility to claim Jesus and do everything we want regardless of what we are to follow.

Just remember while Jesus walked the Earth He did just that, walked. The Disciples also walked, even after Jesus rose again they walked the path Jesus blazed. We walk also day to day following the way Jesus blazed. P.S. - Don't travel alone!

Answer 13

No, the Bible does not teach the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ A person who has gained salvation by faith in Jesus Christ can lose that faith and the salvation that comes with it. The Bible says that maintaining faith requires great effort, a “hard fight.” (Jude 3, 5) Early Christians who had already accepted Christ were told: “Keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”​—Philippians 2:​12.

Jesus emphasized the importance of maintaining faith by giving an illustration in which he likened himself to a vine and his followers to branches on that vine. Some of them would at one time demonstrate faith in him by their fruits, or actions, yet would later fail to do so and be “thrown out like a [fruitless] branch,” losing their salvation. (John 15:​1-6) The apostle Paul used a similar illustration, saying that Christians who do not maintain their faith “will be lopped off.”​—Romans 11:17-​22.

Answer 14

No because the statement doesn't say "believe". You have to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved. The only way to salvation is in Ephesians 1:7,8.

Answer 15

Did you know that John 3:16 says "Believe in Him" and not "Believe that He exists"?



You have actually believe in Him to the fullest. That means the entire Bible. INCLUDING THE PART ABOUT SIN.

Answer 16

First off, it is possible to lose our salvation. Matthew 24:13 shows this. Second, it is, actually, our sins that we are being saved from. Because sin is what causes our death. Romans 5:12 shows this. And, yes, very few are going to be saved. Jehovah said he is going to make earthling man rarer then refined gold (Isaiah 13:12). Something, though, to keep in mind, not all those who are saved are going to be in heaven. Psalms 37:29 shows there will be people staying here on earth. Revelation 7 and 21:3, 4 back this up.

Answer 17

That is a fair question, the problem is that the Bible provides enough information for anyone of us to cherry pick an answer to support our own individual perception, being saved was something injected into my psyche from a young child to a teenager, I was saved, but my heart and mind kept telling me there was something wrong with what I was being told and I couldn't put my finger on it until had a Near Death Experience in which everything I was taught up to that point about God and Jesus just went out the window, I met who I identified as Jesus in my experience, I get why there is such love and reverence for him, he was the most wonderful Loving person, there was no judgement, there was an instant recognition within me of who I really am, I instantly knew I was approaching my beliefs trusting in others views and not knowing the truth is within each of us, Jesus made me feel like an equal, I'll be honest, my spirit knew it to be true, but my ego mind was fighting it because my body and ego mind is so adapted to life on earth, The Word of God is embedded into our Spirit, even down to the most horrible person you can imagine has the light of God within them, we should be asking the question, what exactly do we need to be saved from if the Kingdom Of God is Within Us? Luke 17:21 I think Ephesians 2:8-9 comes the nearest to reflecting what Jesus was conveying to me in my NDE experience, For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. this still resonates with me nearly 40 years after my experience, we've as humans have a problem receiving God's gift of salvation freely because we a guilt-ed into believing salvation comes at a cost in which we lay our sins on the shoulders of Christ that he may bear my sins for me, but the problem is, God only looks upon us with Love, and where there is Love there is no darkness and where there is no darkness is no sin, we don't see ourselves as God sees us, because we are unaware God lives thru us, when we deny that fact, our ego is happy to fill our mind with illusion and lies to protect the body from truth, the body can't enter the Kingdom when the Kingdom already exist within the body.

Answer 18

Yes. If you ask Jesus to enter your hearts (and other places for women [unless Jesus turns homosexual {which wouldn’t be a surprise}]), then you have spiritual immunity. Go on and kill people; go ahead and rape that five year old girl that the pretty lady wanted to; steal from the cops; put a little bit of cocaine in all your restaurant items (but don’t disclose that information); what else?

Because god will forgive you. That entity will remember how you asked him to take control and lead you on his path, and the wrong that you did will be ignored for the good that you have done.

Answer 19

Jesus is the son of god,Jesus never know Christ?

Answer 20

God saves because He loves us. He is the author and perfecter of our faith. What He starts He finishes. When we accept the calling of God to trust Him with our lives, we begin a life long process of salvation, sanctification and justification.

We are all of the flesh; born into sin; which is essentially satisfying our flesh (all things that feel good to our fleshly appetites) rather than satisfying the godly call on our lives to serve the Lord God.

The moment we accept Jesus as our Savior, because we recognize we are sinners and cannot save ourselves, God begins the process of sanctification. Sanctification is not easy. It calls for us to deny what we want for what God wants for us, in us and through us. This is working out our salvation with fear (reverence for our Holy God) and trembling, because it is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of God, but when our heart loves Him with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, serving God, by submitting our will to His, is more important than any sacrifice we must make for the sake of our love for God and desire to serve Him well. Which requires we not compromise our claim to relationship with God. The desire to keep our testimony, to the saving grace of God, intact means more than pursuing earthly pleasure. As John the Baptist said, "there must be less of me and more of Him (Jesus)". God is not the author of confusion, His word is True. Satan is the author of confusion and the father of lies. We can know with absolute certainty, without a shadow of doubt, that we are saved. As a saved child of God, we trust and believe Him for everything, including our eternity.

With that said, I do not believe you can be "saved" and live like hell at the same time. God intends to make us more like Jesus. Our lives are to reflect God and His love and mercy. The Bible is a love letter from God to us. His message is love. God is love. His heart s desire is that none of us will be parted from Him for eternity. But God is righteous and holy and He cannot and will not tolerate intentional, daily, habitual sin. He knows that we will be sinners until the day He glorifies our bodies and makes us sinless, but He knows the intent of our hearts. If we truly, devotedly love God, we will repent when our conscience bears a burden for our sins and seek His divine forgiveness and cleansing.

Salvation is a daily walk with God and He is the One to supply us with all we need to overcome sin, temptation to sin, and trials and sufferings we endure in our lives. You can know you are saved; not because you are sinless, but because your desire to love and please God supersedes any other desire you may have and when you sin it is a painful thing you cannot wait to take to the Lord for forgiveness and cleansing.

When you read His Word see it as He is talking only to you. Apply it to your life. It is our guide; like an owners manual. Who knows us better than our Creator. The only thing between you and your salvation is you; whether or not knowing Him is your greatest desire; whether or not you are willing to submit to God s way, not your own.

God says if you seek with all your heart you will find Him. God hates sin. If you love Him, then so do you and the thought of offending Him is heartbreaking.

Answer 21

Absolutely. We are Saved when the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sinfulness and we make a conscious decision to turn from willful sinning (Repent) and through Faith Trust or Commit our lives to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God is all knowing and knows if our commitment is sincere and if it is we are kept, not by any strength of our own but by the Saving power of Jesus Christ. Any other way would be works Salvation and none of us would qualify. Ephesians 2;8-9 For by Grace are ye Saved through Faith and that not of yourselves. It is a gift of God not of works lest any man should boast.

Answer 22

EVERYONE IS REDEEMED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS, BUT WE ARE NOT SAVED UNTIL JESUS SAYS SO ON JUDGEMENT DAY. LIFE IS A STRUGGLE WITH SINS, THE MORE YOU ARE WITH JESUS THE LESS YOU SIN.

Note that Paul includes an important condition: "provided you remain in his kindness." He is saying that Christians can lose their salvation by throwing it away. He warns, "Whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall" (1 Cor. 10:11-12).



If anyone asks you if you have been "saved," you should say, "I am redeemed by the blood of Christ, I trust in him alone for my salvation, and, as the Bible teaches, I am `working out my salvation in fear and trembling' (Phil. 2:12), knowing that it is God's gift of grace that is working in me."



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SEE HERE IN THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL WHERE JESUS TELLS EVEN TRUE CHRISTIANS NOT TO ASSUME YOU ARE SAVED, NOTICE PARAGRAPH #24 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>



TRUE CHRISTIANS DO NOT SAY, THEY ARE SAVED.

THERE ARE A FEW RELIGIONS THAT STATE THEY ARE

SAVED JUST BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN JESUS AS THEIR

SAVIOR, BUT TO BE SAVED TAKES A LIFETIME OF DEVOTION

TO THE LORD, YOU CAN ALWAYS SIN AND FALL IN WHICH CASE

YOU HAVE TO GET RIGHT BACK UP AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS

ANYTIME WE SLIP(IF WE DO). THE GRACE OF JESUS IS STRONGER THAN ANY SINS. BUT JESUS WARNS EVEN TRUE CHRISTIANS ABOUT ASSUMING YOU ARE SAVED. WE CANNOT TAKE THE JUDGMENT OUT OF THE HANDS OF THE LORD, IT IS HIS AND HIS ALONE NOT OURS. SEE WHAT JESUS SAYS HERE



IN THE BOOK OF EZECHIEL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO PARAGRAPH #24>>>>SEE HERE FROM Ezechiel (Ezeckiel)18:21-28 WHY,JUST BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY SAVED.

21] But if the wicked do penance for all his sins which he hath committed, and keep all my commandments, and do judgment, and justice, living he shall live, and shall not die. [22] I will not remember all his iniquities that he hath done: in his justice which he hath wrought, he shall live. [23] Is it my will that a sinner should die, saith the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways, and live? [24] But if the just man turn himself away from his justice, and do iniquity according to all the abominations which the wicked man useth to work, shall he live? all his justices which he hath done, shall not be remembered: in the prevarication, by which he hath prevaricated, and in his sin, which he hath committed, in them he shall die. [25] And you have said: The way of the Lord is not right. Hear ye, therefore, O house of Israel: Is it my way that is not right, and are not rather your ways perverse?

[26] For when the just turneth himself away from his justice, and committeth iniquity, he shall die therein: in the injustice that he hath wrought he shall die. [27] And when the wicked turneth himself away from his wickedness, which he hath wrought, and doeth judgment, and justice: he shall save his soul alive. [28] Because he considereth and turneth away himself from all his iniquities which he hath wrought, he shall surely live, and not die

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Some people promote an especially attractive idea: All true Christians, regardless of how they live, have an absolute assurance of salvation, once they accept Jesus into their hearts as "their personal Lord and Savior." The problem is that this belief is contrary to the Bible and constant Christian teaching.



Keep in mind what Paul told the Christians of his day: "If we have died with him [in baptism; see Rom. 6:3-4] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2:11-12). If we do not persevere, we shall not reign with him. In other words, Christians can forfeit heaven.



The Bible makes it clear that Christians have a moral assurance of salvation (God will be true to his word and will grant salvation to those who have faith in Christ and are obedient to him [1 John 4:19-24]), but the Bible does not teach that Christians have a guarantee of heaven. There can be no absolute assurance of salvation.



Writing to Christians, Paul said, "See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who fell, but God's kindness to you, provided you remain in his kindness, otherwise you too will be cut off" (Rom. 11:22-23; see also 1 Cor. 15:1-2, Heb. 10:26-29, 2 Pet. 2:20-21).



Note that Paul includes an important condition: "provided you remain in his kindness." He is saying that Christians can lose their salvation by throwing it away. He warns, "Whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall" (1 Cor. 10:11-12).



If anyone asks you if you have been "saved," you should say, "I am redeemed by the blood of Christ, I trust in him alone for my salvation, and, as the Bible teaches, I am `working out my salvation in fear and trembling' (Phil. 2:12), knowing that it is God's gift of grace that is working in me."



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Answer 23

BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED



Does the Bible Teach ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’?

Jesus gave an illustration that answers the question

Answer 24

NO . So they may have received Jesus' comforter ; but most loose it right away .

Answer 25

I believe what the Bible teaches.

Matthew 24 13: "He who endures to the end will be saved."

Answer 26

Once entered in the race by being “saved,” a Christian takes “hold of the life which is life indeed.” But is it possible to lose that grip on life? Paul answers with this question: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize?” In the Christian race, Paul indicates the “one” who receives the prize is anyone who finishes the race. Therefore, Paul urges, “So run that you may obtain it.” Then, using himself as an example to make the point of his illustration, he continues: “I pommel my body and subdue it, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”​—1 Timothy 6:19; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, RSV.



Evidently the apostle, who surely was a “saved” Christian, believed that even he could be “disqualified” from the race. Yet as long as he continued to ‘run that he might obtain’ the prize, thus remaining in the race, salvation was assured. This is why Christians who remain in the race can be said to ‘have everlasting life.’ But if they should ever quit the race, they are “disqualified,” losing their hold on everlasting life.

Answer 27

Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the END will be saved.” Therefore, once saved, always saved is not a scriptural teaching.

Answer 28

The "prodigal" of Luke 15 provides insight. v. 24 "for this my son was dead and is alive again, he was lost and is found." Reconciliation and restoration is taught here.

Answer 29

As a Christian, yes I firmly believe that once a person is saved, they are always saved. When I personally came to know Christ as my Savior, I was brought into a relationship with God that guarantees my salvation as eternally secure, but salvation is more than saying a prayer or “making a decision” for Christ; Salvation is a sovereign act of God whereby an unregenerate sinners (all have sinned) are washed, renewed, and born again by the Holy Spirit. When salvation occurs, God gives the forgiven sinner a new heart and puts a new spirit within him. The Spirit will cause the saved person to walk in obedience to God’s Word. Numerous passages of Scripture declare the fact that, as an act of God, salvation is secure:

Answer 30

No! Hear what the Bible says:



Matt. 24:13, “He who endures to the end will be saved.” (So a person’s final salvation is not determined at the moment that he begins to put faith in Jesus.)



Phil. 2:12, “As you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (This was addressed to holy ones, at Philippi, as stated in Philippians 1:1. Paul urged them not to be overly confident but to realize that their final salvation was not yet assured.)



Heb. 10:26, 27, “If we sin deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire which will consume the adversaries.” (Thus the Bible does not go along with the idea that no matter what sins a person may commit after he is “saved” he will not lose his salvation.)

Answer 31

The bible says that you "have" eternal life the moment you repent. Not "will have". The origional language is very clear on this. Once born into a family, you will always be a son/daughter. You need to be reborn once. Not millions of times after you lose your salvation following every time you sin.



These verses people appeal to, can have multiple interpretations. Fighting for your faith, can simply mean being faithful is hard. Ect.



Lets look at logic.

1.Any sin is a deed, or a work. Any good thing a person does is also a deed or a work. This is fact.

2. Salvation is not brought upon by deeds, it is not earned. The bible is clear on this. It is a gift that is accepted. This is fact.

3. Then deeds cannot affect salvation.



Deeds and works can be evidence that a person is saved or not, but it doesnt grant salvation.



All religions in the world require good deeds to be saved. In christianity, you are saved apriory, and your deeds reflect the fact.

Answer 32

No. “But the one who has endured to the end,” Jesus said, “will be saved.” (Matthew 24:13) It is our current standing with God that counts, not what we once were, whether good or bad.

Answer 33

No. One must be baptized & receive the Holy Spirit. They as Christ said, "Sin no more." Will we sin again? sure, but that's what Christ is for. He makes repentance possible. Islam offers none. Sampson committed suicide. Yet, Hebrews 11 tells us that he'll be in God's Kingdom. The only sin that will keep you out is sinning against the Holy Spirit - not asking for forgiveness. This is not a license to sin, but a way out of sin. Each sin re-crucifies Christ again. He pays the penalty.

Answer 34

No Jesus forgives us only when we ask and i mean if you ask for forgives say as a teen or something and years go by and you just let go of it all a lil and we people sin everyday just calling someone a name or judging someone it is a sin we need to be close with Jesus/God we need to repent to him when we can we need to make time for him because he will make time for you anytime you ask. Forgiveness is why Jesus died for us so that we can ask him and be saved we do thing wrong and when we think God would not of liked this thats when you should ask him for forgiveness

Answer 35

Nowhere does Scripture say so, as I understand it anyway.

Answer 36

Yes, if we were truly saved and not just very emotional after hearing a wonderful sermon or testimony. Christians do not become absolutely sin free after conversion. We are weak human beings, frail and easily misled, even after becoming Christians but it is up to us to ask God, daily, to give us strength to stand up to temptation. The sin that will send even a Christian to hell is blaspheming the Holy Spirit. I find it hard to believe that a person who has been wonderfully saved, and knows what sin does to people, would wish to return to life we had before we were saved. However, the Bible states that we will be tempted and that, when we fall, God will pick us up again and give us a fresh start. Sinning after salvation if not the main issue here, it is sinning after salvation then refusing to accept that we sinned, ignore it and carry on as if our sin was of no consequence. The bible states that such a person ends up worse than they were before they were saved because having understood God's Word, repenting and then returning to that sinful life with no remorse they show that they have not truly repented.

Answer 37

Not according to scripture...

(2 Corinthians 13:5) Keep testing whether you are in the faith; keep proving what you yourselves are. Or do you not recognize that Jesus Christ is in union with you? Unless you are disapproved.

Answer 38

Being saved just means God has more to do with you still. He isn't quite done with you. So like anyone, He saves you. Perhaps for something later. Then, when that is done, off you go. Or perhaps you have been saved forever. That means you can go on forever doing whatever you like to do learning as you go without worry that if you get it wrong again you won't ever have another chance. You will always have another chance to get it right or try something else altogether. God is great.

Answer 39

No I do not because, for anyone to be protected during the coming “great tribulation,” it is not a case of once saved, always saved. (Matthew 24:13, 21)



Turning to the Bible book of Zephaniah, chapter 2, verses 2 and 3, we read what Jehovah requires for salvation: “Before there comes upon you people the burning anger of Jehovah, before there comes upon you the day of Jehovah’s anger, seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger.” Note the word “probably.” It is not a case of once saved, always saved. Our concealment in that day depends on our continuing to do those three things. We must seek Jehovah, seek righteousness, and seek meekness.

Answer 40

I only believe in goal keepers "saving".

Answer 41

Not at all. We have to keep living in Christ, doing all we can to be holy. Those who pursue the practice of serious sin may become damned and no sin may be forgiven after that.

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Quote; "that VERY FEW of us are making it into heaven. VERY VERY FEW. And isn't that sad."



Most people would not want to obtain the heavenly resurrection. There shall be no sex, no marriage, no food, no wine. Most would prefer Paradise on earth under kingdom rule.

Answer 42

Saved from what?

Answer 43

OF COURSE...ONCE HE GIVES US HIS SPIRIT WE ALWAYS HAVE IT.

Answer 44

All you have to do is read the Bible book of James to understand that simple belief has absolutely no value in the eyes of God. So you believe do you the devil and his demons also believe and tremble in fear? Do you not know that your faith without works is dead? Do you not know that it is he that endures till the end that is the one being saved! Friend you can't go up to the front of a church and kneel at the altar and have a nice emotional experience will you turn your life over to God and then go back to sinning the day after and expect that you're saved! Salvation is a program which begins in this lifetime that you have to practice on a daily basis from now on until all eternity ceases to continue to be saved! Read Ephesians 2 8 and 9 you know the one it is by grace that you are saved through faith and that not of yourself it's the gift of God not of your works otherwise you could brag. keep on reading three more versus and see exactly what I'm talking about

Answer 45

No, the Bible teaches this at Matthew 24:13, “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” God has not brought the end to this wicked world yet. Yes we are all sinners by birth as descendants of our fore parents Adam and Eve, there are sins that the Bible teaches us to stop doing at so that we can be rewarded with everlasting life is at 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, “Or do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Do not be misled. Those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers,men who submit to homosexual acts,men who practice homosexuality,thieves,greedy people,drunkards,revilers,And extortioners will not inherit God’s Kingdom. And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.”

This shows that we can not practice sins that God hates, there is no good reward for doing that. www.jw.org

Answer 46

No. There are many verses that contradict that idea.

Answer 47

No.



(First it must be stated that no place is scripture is the false doctrine of “Once Saved Always Saved” taught.)



Yes, a Christian can have their name erased from the Book of Life (i.e. lose their salvation) if they do not overcome this world in their Christian walk (Rev 3:5). They must remain faithful until death to go to heaven (Rev 2:10). The scriptures are crystal clear that it is possible for one to fall away (Lk 8:13; Heb 6:4-6).



“Once Saved Always Saved” is simply a false teaching (nowhere taught in scripture) that is readily seen when reasoned out to its logical conclusion. The so-called “Doctrine of Assurance” should instead be called the “Doctrine of NO Assurance”. Here’s why.



The erroneous teaching means that once one becomes a Christian, no matter what, they cannot be unsaved; it is impossible for them to lose their salvation. However, a problem becomes immediately apparent when Brother Jones, a faithful church member for 30 years, all of a sudden turns atheist, rejecting God. For the doctrine to work, it is asserted that Mr. Jones must “not have ever been saved in the first place”. Let’s assume that is true. That would mean for 30 years, everyone, including Mr. Jones himself, thought he was saved and would go to heaven. (One can safely assume that if other church members thought Mr. Jones was not saved, they would have said something to him about it.) So for 30 years, everyone thought Mr. Jones was saved, but they were all dead wrong. Since no one knows the future, who knows if there aren’t other Mr. Jones-types at the church? And just as Mr. Jones thought he was saved, but obviously wasn’t, who else at the church also erroneously believes they are saved when they are not? If that is the case, the truth is that no one can know with certainty if they are saved because they don’t know what will happen in 30 years (or even the next day). Thus no one can be sure of their salvation. All they can do is think they are saved--like Mr. Jones once did--in other words, “no assurance”.



For those who are convinced that they are saved and there is no way they could ever fall away, I would just quote to them the following passage.



1Cor 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.

Answer 48

The Bible indicates that a saving faith is one that "endures to the end". So my take is - if someone's faith doesn't endure to the end, then maybe their original faith confession wasn't sincere in God's eyes. Maybe they were trying out Christianity rather than making a heartfelt, lifelong decision to surrender ownership of their life to Christ.



So this is a kind of "Once Saved - Always Saved" position - in the sense that those who ultimately reject Christ were not actually saved when they were claiming to be Christians.



I think there is one possible exception to this. Hebrews 6 mentions a condition where someone has full, intimate knowledge of God's redemption (i.e. is saved) - but then makes a fully-informed decision to reject God; being entirely aware of the consequences of their decision. As Satan made a fully-informed decision to rebel against God's authority, so these make a conscious choice to put themselves beyond redemption - despite having been previously reconciled to God through Christ. If I am reading this correctly, I suspect this is the rarest of possibilities.



But for the most part, people are either saved and stay saved, or they were not saved to begin with.



Sin is irrelevant to salvation. Ironically, it is our sin that qualifies us for God's grace. Jesus addressed our sin on the cross. Our sin is not bigger than His sacrifice. Nevertheless, the life of a sincere Christian will trend towards righteousness, and away from sin, as a result of the indwelling Holy Spirit in our life.

Answer 49

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14).



"For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire" (II Peter 2:21-22).

Answer 50

Read 2 Peter Chapter 2! (2 Peter 2:20-22)



If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through their knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and turned away from the holy commandment passed on to them. Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”…



NO ONE is righteous

Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.



If one could refrain from all forms of SIN. We would not need a savior...



Only "Christian" idiots believe that Bible or knowledge of it equals salvation.

Answer 51

Nowhere in the bible does it say that once saved always saved. This belief allows people to have a form of Godly devotion but still live their lives the way they want to without consequence for their actions. This could be further from the truth. Matt 24:13 states, with no ambiguity, that “the one who endured to the end will be saved”. To endure to the end is to endure as a true Christian and to live our lives as Christ did, being no part of the world, being kind, hospitable and to be a preacher of the good news of Gods kingdom....Matt 24:14.

Answer 52

Hebrews 10:26 - For if we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left.



This scripture as well as many others in the Bible show that the belief of “once saved always saved” is not a biblical teaching.

Answer 53

No do bad

Answer 54

We, are in need of a provision for covering over our sins. The sole means that God has furnished to accomplish this is the sacrifice of His Son. Wrote the apostle John: “He [Jesus Christ] is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.”—1 John 2:2.



To benefit from this propitiatory sacrifice, however, we must accept it, acknowledge our sinful state, repent of our sins, be converted or turn around from a wrong course to do God’s will. Any person who deliberately refuses to do this will not gain salvation. His situation is comparable to that of a drowning man to whom a life preserver is thrown but who rejects it.



Although the Most High God, wants all to be saved, not all will be. Many will continue to refuse to accept the only means of salvation; others, after accepting it, may become unrepentant practicers of sin and thereby lose the atoning benefits of Christ’s sacrifice. In this there is a warning for all who desire salvation from sin and death. We must exercise care not to presume on God’s mercy, yielding to the cravings of the sinful flesh and thereby perhaps going to the point where repentance is impossible. (CB/Bible/JW.org)

Answer 55

Have more faith in God!



How about this.

1. If God elects His chosen people to be the church, is it possible that Satan can pluck them out of God's hands?

2. As much as you know God, is God the type that says today you are washed by Jesus blood then neglect this person to hell?

3. Judas Iscarot, he has always been with Jesus with the disciples in and out, so was he saved?



It's good to know who God is and what is His character from the Bible. Keep to the truth.



God foreknew, predestined and calls His people to Himself. Nobody can go to the Father without Christ. When we are in Christ, we have the Holy Spirit in us. We are baptised in the Spirit. There is no way we want to go back to our old ways with God pulling us back with a new Spirit. Our old man has died to sin. We want to continue in the love of God and the true peace and happiness in God.

Answer 56

Some people conclude that since we can have eternal salvation, then once we are "saved" we cannot be lost. This is true after we die and face the judgement (once we go to heaven, we will always be in heaven.), but what about while we still live on Earth?



If “eternal” in “eternal salvation” means “once saved, always saved”, then “once lost, always lost” is also valid. A person who is lost is “eternally lost”



All who are “eternally saved” were in a state of being “eternally lost” before they were saved.

If either “eternal” state can be altered, then both can.



A person can be “eternally saved”.

It is accurate to refer to a saved person as an “eternally saved” person.

It is just as accurate to call a lost person an “eternally lost” person.



We need not stoop to changing the scope of the word “eternal” to fit our own desires.



A person who is “eternally lost” has the OPTION to become “eternally saved”. 2 Peter 3:9 God does not wish for any to perish… all come to repentance.



A person who is “eternally saved” must, therefore, have the OPTION to change his mind also. Otherwise why all of the verses that warn Christians about growing weary (Hebrews 12:1-5), being deceived (1 John 2:26), influence of bad company (1 Corinthians 15:33), about deceiving yourself (1 John 1:8, 1 Corinthians 3:18), about growing faint (Luke 18:1, Gal. 6:9), about wolves that enter the flock to draw away disciples (Acts 20:28-30), about being “spoil(ed)” by false philosophy (Col. 2:8), about being “puffed up with pride” (1 Tim. 3:6), etc.



If this is not true: An unsaved person has free will (the option to come to Christ), but a saved person does not have free will (the option to change his mind).



Both the saved and unsaved states are eternal in destination, but we can determine which “eternal” path we wish to travel as long as we live on earth (and as long as we have the mental ability to make choices).



We are on one of only two possible paths. (Matt 7:13-14) Each “way” has an everlasting destination.



We can be sure of our salvation: (1 John 5:13)

“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. “



We can know our condition, by an examination of “these things… written” in the scriptures.





(1 John 1:7)

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.



We can know our condition, by knowing where we are walking.



It says, “If”. But what if we don’t?



The word “if” implies there is another option.



If we walk in the light (as long as we walk in the light), we have fellowship and cleansing.



If we stop walking in the light, we have stepped out of fellowship with other believers and we have stepped away from the cleansing blood.



Of those in favor of the “once saved, always saved” doctrine, most argue that no one or nothing can take us away from God and His love and that God will never forsake us. This argument focuses on the idea of something (someone) else taking us away from God, but it does not address the idea that we can choose whom we will serve. We can choose the path we take. God will never forsake us, but men often forsake God and, therefore, men forsake the only source of eternal salvation.



In the parable of the prodigal son, the son was the child of the father. The son left the protection and benefits of being a son to follow his own way. The father did not leave the son, but the son left the father. The father continued to love the son, but this did not prevent them from being separated. When we follow our own way, we can separate ourselves from God.



While the son was gone, the father considered his condition to be “lost” and “dead” (Luke 15: 32). His being a son did not prevent him from becoming “lost” and “dead”, but this was caused by his own decision to leave the father. This condition remained until “he came to himself” and decided to return. If we are separated from the Father, it is because we choose to follow someone or something else. It is not because we were forced away. God asks for our love, but God allows us to choose.



We cannot be separated from God’s love. God loves the whole world (John 3:16)! But even though God loves all, all will not be saved. Those who will be saved must come to him in faith and obedience.



Rev 2:10 says, "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life". Again, "be thou faithful", but what if we aren't? We can know we are saved "if we walk in the light"... If we remain faithful. If we stop being faithful, then the opposite is true.

Answer 57

As a Christian I believe what God’s word the Bible tells us, According to Matthew 24:13 says But the one who has endured to the end will be saved. So we can reason from this Scripture that it requires continuous action on our part to get saved and stay saved .

Answer 58

There are two points. The 1/3 of Heavenly spirits who fell out of Paradise in Heaven, with lucifer to the Earth, were perfect spirits who chose to follow the wrong path, the repeated wrong choices (tree of death).

Jesus preached Salvation to the former humans in the spirit world who died in Noah s day.

Jesus said to the repentant criminal on the cross beside him that he would be with Jesus that day in Paradise.

If the spirits had fallen from Paradise to Earth with lucifer (the Bible says), and Jesus came to save the lost from that original sin, forgiven and having already died from Heaven (from God Who is Life), then that means if we rebel against God, even though we will suffer for our sins, and have to reverse all our sinful nature, God will forgive us in the end, and like the prodigal son, so also we will be allowed back into our ancient Heavenly homeland again.

Paul said that God desires that " all will eventually be saved"

Suffering is our choice. Evil choices have a grave cost, but after a long period of time of suffering, we will eventually refuse to return to our evil ways and then begin to follow Christ, in time.

Answer 59

YES FOR THE MOST PART...….ONLY PROBLEM IS DENYING THE HOLY SPIRIT....that isn't taken so likely.

BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER, GOD IS THE FINAL JUDGE NONE OF US ARE....

Answer 60

No, read the Parable of the Sower to gain a good understanding (below); Matthew Chapter 13.



Jesus said:



A sower went out to sow.

And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up.

Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots.

Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it.

But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.



Remember, our belief requires a continual commitment, we must produce a valuable spiritual fruit.

Furthermore, as humans we are not perfect - our self control is weak, we must pray for our Lord's help.

Answer 61

Of interest...





"Rom. 11:20-23 – in expounding on Jesus’ teaching in John 15, Paul teaches that the Jews (the natural branches) were broken off by lack of faith (v.20),



but says that the Romans stand fast through faith (v. 21). So the Romans are justified. However, Paul then says that the Romans can also be cut off if they don’t persevere in faith and kindness (v. 22-23).



Hence, those justified before God can fall away from the faith and lose their salvation (be “cut off”). Paul also says that those who are cut off can be grafted back in if they do not persist in their unbelief, for God has the power to graft them in again (v.23)



These verses are devastating to the “once saved, always saved” position."

Answer 62

I believe if you reject God either outright or by living like a godless person, you can give it up, yes. Jesus said " stop sinning" and " if you love me keep my commands".

Salvation is a gift but you can reject a gift, right?

Answer 63

No, as is the case with the great majority of Christians.

Those who believe in the doctrine "once saved, always saved" are a minority - a significant minority in the U.S., but still a minority.

Answer 64

Yes, of course. The saved bear fruit of the Holy Spirit, instead of do a whole lot of talking about what you should and should not do because their bible says this and that in chapter this and that.

Answer 65

I do not.

Answer 66

Yes, no doubt about it. Christians have been saved from the penalty of sin (we were saved) and we are being saved from the power of sin (we are being saved), we are still anticipating a future freedom from the presence of sin (will be saved) – from the struggles of this life. We await the time when we will know everlasting joy, and sorrow and sighing and sin will be removed.

Answer 67

Yes of course we do. Romans 8:30 declares, "And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." This verse tells us that from the moment God chooses us, it is as if we are glorified in His presence in heaven. There is nothing that can prevent a believer from one day being glorified because God has already purposed it in heaven. Once a person is justified, his salvation is guaranteed—and absolutely secure, as if he is already glorified in heaven.

Answer 68

It's part of the Calvinist heresy. Calvin decided that having been saved, he could murder as many people as he wished. His follower, Oliver Cromwell relied on the idea to kill a quarter of the population of the British Isles through war, famine and massacre. It certainly doesn't fit in with Christian belief.

Answer 69

No. I think a servant of God can lose salvation. I think some of Jesus' parables are about that.



Matthew 25

26 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27 Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.



28 “‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29 For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Answer 70

Once a person is saved, is he always saved?

Jude 5, RS: “I desire to remind you, though you were once for all fully informed, that he who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.”

Matt. 24:13, RS: “He who endures to the end will be saved.”

(So a person’s final salvation is not determined at the moment that he begins to put faith in Jesus.)



Phil. 2:12, RS: “As you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”

(This was addressed to “the saints,” or holy ones, at Philippi, as stated in Philippians 1:1. Paul urged them not to be overly confident but to realize that their final salvation was not yet assured.)



Heb. 10:26, 27, RS: “If we sin deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire which will consume the adversaries.”

(Thus the Bible does not go along with the idea that no matter what sins a person may commit after he is “saved” he will not lose his salvation. It encourages faithfulness. See also Hebrews 6:4-6, where it is shown that even a person anointed with holy spirit can lose his hope of salvation.)

Answer 71

If a Christian who has known the Grace of God in his life makes a clear decision to turn back to his old worldly ways and principles the scripture describes this situation as one who turns again to hid own vomit, like a dog does; such have lost their chance and . In any case they have hardened their heart and for such there can be no re-repentance. The King James version describes this situation as searing the soul or conscience.

See 2 Peter 2:20 Hebrews 12:14 "...without holiness no-one will see the Lord."

Hebrews 10:26 "If we deliberately keep on sinning after e have receivesd the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifgice for sin is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgement and a raging fire that will consume the enemies of God."



One can conclude that it will be far worse for those who HAVE KNOWN Christ but who have deliberately moved away from the truth, than those who have never known the Truth.



Salvation is sure for those whose love is faithful, and cleansing is continuous despite slipping up at times, so long as we keep humble in spirit and confess our faults or sin to God. Like marriage, our relationship with God through Christ does not collapse if you sometimes upset your partner.

Answer 72

No, the Bible does not teach the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ A person who has gained salvation by faith in Jesus Christ can lose that faith and the salvation that comes with it. The Bible says that maintaining faith requires great effort, a “hard fight.” (Jude 3, 5) Early Christians who had already accepted Christ were told: “Keep working out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”​—Philippians 2:​12.



Bible verses that disprove the teaching of ‘once saved, always saved’

The Bible warns against serious sins that will keep a person from entering God’s Kingdom. (1 Corinthians 6:​9-​11; Galatians 5:​19-​21) If salvation could not be lost, such warnings would be meaningless. Instead, the Bible shows that someone who has been saved can fall away by returning to a practice of serious sin. For example, Hebrews 10:26 states: “If we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left.”​—Hebrews 6:​4-6; 2 Peter 2:​20-​22.



Jesus emphasized the importance of maintaining faith by giving an illustration in which he likened himself to a vine and his followers to branches on that vine. Some of them would at one time demonstrate faith in him by their fruits, or actions, yet would later fail to do so and be “thrown out like a [fruitless] branch,” losing their salvation. (John 15:​1-6) The apostle Paul used a similar illustration, saying that Christians who do not maintain their faith “will be lopped off.”​—Romans 11:17-​22.



Christians are commanded to “keep on the watch.” (Matthew 24:42; 25:13) Those who fall asleep spiritually, whether by practicing “works belonging to darkness” or by not fully performing the works that Jesus commanded, lose their salvation.​—Romans 13:11-​13; Revelation 3:​1-3.



Many scriptures show that those who have been saved must still endure faithfully to the end. (Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 10:36; 12:​2, 3; Revelation 2:​10) First-century Christians expressed joy when they learned that fellow believers were enduring in their faith. (1 Thessalonians 1:​2, 3; 3 John 3, 4) Does it seem reasonable that the Bible would stress faithful endurance if those who did not endure would be saved anyway?



Only when his death was imminent did the apostle Paul feel that his salvation was assured. (2 Timothy 4:​6-8) Earlier in his life, he recognized that he could still miss out on salvation if he gave in to fleshly desires. He wrote: “I pummel my body and lead it as a slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself should not become disapproved somehow.”​—1 Corinthians 9:​27; Philippians 3:​12-​14.

Answer 73

No

Answer 74

No. That's a false teaching.

Answer 75

No one talked about that anymore.. it became passe. Look for another money making scheme

Answer 76

a heretical teaching...It is only Jesus who saves. Not the ranting TV evangelist for the sake of profits $$.

Answer 77

Lol the original born agains were not "catholics" per the first video

Answer 78

If you don't believe in once saved always saved, then you are not saved.



Jesus only offers ETERNAL life. Jesus doesn't offer "probation" that can be "lost".

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Believing in Jesus for something He doesn't offer, will not help you. Jesus only offers eternal life.



The truth is that every belief except one will lead to eternal torment in the lake of fire for every person. Because nothing pays for our sins except the death and blood of Jesus, the sacrifice of Jesus that is already accomplished by Him . Jesus loves you! The truth is that Jesus is God, and Jesus died on the cross to pay for all of our sins in full, and then Jesus resurrected from the dead. Nothing else pays for our sins, not works, not deeds, not religions. So the only way to heaven and to avoid hell, is by believing in Jesus for eternal life (John 6:47), without adding any of your own works (Romans 4:5). Believe in Jesus to take you to heaven, and you will be in heaven, no matter what, guaranteed. That easy, thanks to Jesus! Tell Jesus that you thank Him that you will be with Him in heaven when you die, because you believe in Jesus! It is too late to be saved, after death

Answer 79

As the Bible includes, we have to also Obey ALL that is required by GOD of us! Like the Bible includes that IF we pass away hating even one other person; then we will go to Hell! Because Heaven is a place that is ALL LOVE! Even if a person is a church leader; if they are hating someone at the time they pass away; their sole will go to Hell!

Only what you ask can be IF GOD is Always obeyed!

The Bible also teaches that If one prays to GOD and asks GOD for the forgiveness of that sin; GOD will only forgive it IF it will never be done again by that person! they have to really mean it!

If one asks someone else for forgiveness of a sin; it will NOT be forgiven by GOD at all!

Answer 80

Is that why Government statistics show that Christians are vastly over represented in prisons for sexual, violent and fraudulent crime whilst year on year government figures show atheists make up only 2% of the prison population!



They think they can sin without problems once they are saved?!