Bible Question: In Rev. 2:5 it speaks of removing thy candlestick out of his place except thou repent and in Rev. 3:5 it says He that overcometh I will not blot out his name out of the book of life. If I am a Christian and have been saved, do these passages mean that it is possible for me not to make it to Heaven? I'm really having a problem with "once saved always saved" Please help. God Bless, Barry |
Bible Answer: akgrandpa- welcome to the forum. The question of whether salvation can be lost or forfeited is one of those debatable questions that quickly become argumentative and mostly unproductive in this type of setting. Still, if someone were to tell you that you can or can not lose your salvation, I suspect that would do little to give you confidence or security. Instead, I personally know that seeking the answer from Scripture is a very fulfilling study. Interestingly enough, I started a new book today (actually have it in my backpack but haven't cracked it yet). It is entitled "Eternal Security Can You Be Sure" by Paul Stanley. I can't recommend it because I haven't read it yet. I am convinced, by Scripture, that it is not possible to lose your salvation and we are promised that by Scripture (Phil 1:6). Salvation is not something you can earn or achieve, how can you lose it? God doesn't make mistakes. Anyway, probably enough said here since we don't want the never-ending debate on this topic to resurface on the forum. Type in words and/or phrases in the Search box in the upper right of the page. You will find a lot of posts on this that will at least help in pointing out the Scritprues to search on your own. God bless, Jeff |