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Calvinism: Impossible to Loose Salvation
Monday, April 15, 2019I would like to know if once you are saved, are you always saved? Can you never lose your salvation no matter what you do? This is what I was told about this basic teaching in Jhn 10:27-29. Thank you.
Sincerely,
For Keeps
Dear For Keeps,
The idea that you can’t ever lose your salvation is a warping of Christ’s message in Jhn 10:27-29. “Once saved, always saved” is a basic doctrine of Calvinism (read “Calvin And Sobs” for more details on the errors of Calvinism). The Bible clearly says that you can lose your salvation. Heb 3:12 says that we must be wary and protect our hearts because an evil, unbelieving heart can fall away. 2 Pet 3:17 says that we can lose our salvation if we get caught up in false teaching (1 Tim 4:1 also states this). If we return to a life of ungodliness, then we crucify Christ again (Heb 6:4-6). SB