What is the Permanence of Salvation?

The doctrine of "Once Saved, Always Saved," is based on various biblical passages that emphasize the faithfulness of God to keep and preserve those who belong to Him. Here are some key scriptures often cited in support of this doctrine:

John 10:27-29 (NIV):

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand."

This passage emphasizes the security of believers in Christ, stating that they will never perish, and no external force can snatch them out of the hands of Jesus or the Father.

Romans 8:38-39 (NIV):

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

This passage underscores the idea that nothing in the entire created order can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV):

"And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory."

This passage speaks of believers being sealed with the Holy Spirit, seen as a guarantee of their inheritance and redemption.

Philippians 1:6 (NIV):

"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

This verse expresses the confidence that God will bring to completion the work of salvation that He has started in believers.

Believe today and be saved forever!