Bible Question:
It says a few times in the bible to be careful not to lose your salvation. I thought that "once saved" is "always saved". Any comments. Thanks! D.D.1961 |
Bible Answer: Read Romans chapter 11. Paul is telling the believers in Rome that they should be careful lest they are removed from God's people. Also read Hebrews chapter 11 where those that trod under foot the Son of God shall be worthy of sore punishment. The most well known 'grace by faith' scripture is in Ephesians chapter 2. However what is the real definition of grace. The definition from the Greek dictionary in Strongs Exhaustive Concordance is 'the divine influence upon the heart and it's reflection in the life'. So lets read that scripure with the definition. "Saved by the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life through faith. And that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast." This is why Paul says that works are no more works and its the grace of God that works in me. All scripture must harmonize so to understand if a person can lose their salvation we must understand what saving grace is. If my actions don't reflect God's influence, how much 'grace' is working in my life? Hope this helps. |