Debate: Can A True Christian Lose Their Salvation?

Daniel Constantino debates Lucas Curcio on Perseverance of The Saints. Daniel is a Deacon from Apologia Church and represents a Calvinist view while Lucas represents an Arminian view. Watch as they debate this age old question: Can a True Christian Lose Their Salvation?

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[skaterman]

The last question from Daniel was the ultimate destruction of Lucas's view. "The only difference between you and the one in hell is that you persevered and they didn't?". He answered Yes. This contradicts Grace alone. It's not about you Lucas. Its not about what you do

[jeffdowns]

It's a blessing simply to have these debates. Thanks!

[JereanafolloweroftheWay]

Great debate! Both sides of the coin was presented here. They both agree salvation is by faith, faith is obtained by grace it’s a gift. Faith is maintained by grace-the power of God! Daniel explained this perfectly!

[terrialexander]

THIS IS SOOO GOOD! So glad I watched it because I've always needed more explanation on someone losing their salvation.

[meomy]

You don't have to be a Calvinist to think you cannot lose your salvation.

[GenivieveTano-wztw]

, ro God be the glory. Thank you guys for the effort to make this happen. God bless us all.

[danjliv]

I'm a reformed baptist, but I think Daniel struggled in the cross exam. Lucas was asking some good questions that needed to be addressed (specifically in Hebrews 10 and John 15) and it seemed like Daniel either didn't understand the arguments being made, or was trying to avoid answering. The questions were pretty clear and I didn't understand why Daniel wasn't answering what was being asked. Keep up the good work, though! Debating is tough work but necessary for the body.

[thenarrowpath]

How you brothers and sisters can believe that you’re secured is so mind blowing to me. You guys don’t repent when you sin after you have been saved? You think your golden ticket will just allow you in if you carry bitterness? Unbelievable…I pray Jesus opens your hearts oneday

[adelalax]

I got saved in my 20's feel away fast into the world, never did what i did after i got saved, a few years passed and 4 children later sitting on my sins and not contemplating God in my life, God called me back! And i have had the best experienced leading and having the strongest hunter to find truth and God has been so merciful to me, to show me his wonderful word and to keep me in his ways like he had promise when i got saved, do according to my life "you can not lose your salvation, because the work that Jesus did for us was not in vain, and he will never lose you doesn't matter how hard you try not to be found. Be humble and repent life is for and Jesus will raised us eventuality. Love take care be faithful to your savior/creator

[christopherruiz]

This right here is Gold. Need to do more of these.

[mslisasierra]

Thank you Daniel!! This is the first time seeing you debate. You did a phenomenal job. My faith has been strengthened.

[truthfinder]

Im not a Calvinist but believe God is able to keep us as a new creature in Christ...we are not our own

[Lrock]

Props on Lucas during the cross examination part of the debate and might I add his beard and hair cut is on point.

[destinfarr]

Well said, Daniel. Glory to God for wisdom and discernment.

[JesusWasCrucified]

Rom. 8:28 ¶ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.

Rom. 8:29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers;
Rom. 8:30 and those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified.
Rom. 8:31 ¶ What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Rom. 8:32 He who indeed did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?
Rom. 8:33 Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies;

Rom. 8:34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
Rom. 8:35 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will affliction, or turmoil, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Rom. 8:36 Just as it is written,
“ FOR YOUR SAKE WE ARE BEING PUT TO DEATH ALL DAY LONG;
WE WERE COUNTED AS SHEEP FOR the SLAUGHTER.”
Rom. 8:37 ¶ But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
Rom. 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

Rom. 8:39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[TGVN]

God is the only author and finisher of salvation.

[quinnpeterson]

1:46:20 Lucas is basically saying Jesus will keep you from falling away as long as you don’t fall away.

[henryb.]

Welcome to the big stage, Lucas! What a way to burst onto the scene, excellent presentation.

[kac]

There is a very simple problem with the dogma of “once saved, always saved.” That problem is that it is just not biblical! The truth is, the dogma of “once saved, always saved” is part of the doctrines and commandments of men. Consider Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23 → Galatians 1:6-20 and II John 1:7-11!