“The Bible declares that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus safe and secure in Christ forever” (A Clarifying Statement on Modern Trends and Positions). That is a strong statement, and there are many who would take quick exception to it, saying that it is possible to lose one’s salvation. But do we have cause from the Word of God to make such a statement? Notice the choice of words by our Lord in today’s text when He speaks of everlasting life – “He…hath everlasting life.” The verb is in the present tense – we have it right now as a present possession. Furthermore, we will never “come into condemnation” but have already “passed from death unto life.” Corroborating evidence is found in such passages as John 6:37-40, 47; Romans 8:28-39; 1 Peter 1:5; Hebrews 13:5, and others. Ultimately, only an intense study of the Word of God can bring us to the proper conclusion. Additionally, when we do look at the Scriptures, we must not isolate them, ignore the context, or elevate them above other portions of God’s Word. We must rightly divide God’s Word as admonished by the apostle Paul (2 Tim. 2:15).
A careful and faithful study of the Word will reveal that the concept of salvation through faith alone cannot be reconciled with the belief that one can forfeit his or her salvation. If we must do something to keep from losing our salvation, salvation would be faith and works which, again, Paul says is impossible (Rom. 4:1-8). If our salvation is not secure, how could Jesus say about those to whom He gives eternal life, “and they shall never perish” (Jn. 10”28)? Faith is the means by which the saving work of Christ is applied to the individual (Eph. 2:8, 9). Trust in Him alone for your eternal salvation.
A careful and faithful study of the Word will reveal that the concept of salvation through faith alone cannot be reconciled with the belief that one can forfeit his or her salvation. If we must do something to keep from losing our salvation, salvation would be faith and works which, again, Paul says is impossible (Rom. 4:1-8). If our salvation is not secure, how could Jesus say about those to whom He gives eternal life, “and they shall never perish” (Jn. 10”28)? Faith is the means by which the saving work of Christ is applied to the individual (Eph. 2:8, 9). Trust in Him alone for your eternal salvation.