Can You Loose Salvation?

Can You Lose Your Salvation? Or Are You Once Saved Always Saved?

This is a popular topic of debate amongst Christians but there is a pretty crisp answer once you understand the process going on.

What Is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s deliverance of sinners from the penalty and power of sin into a right relationship with Himself. It is:

- Rescue from eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23).
- Redemption—being bought back by the precious blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18–19).
- Reconciliation—restoring fellowship between God and man (2 Corinthians 5:18–19).

How Are You Saved?

By faith alone—a simple, trusting commitment to Christ, apart from works.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8–9

- Grace is God’s unmerited favor.
- Faith is receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, trusting wholly in His work.

How Do You Know If You Are Saved?

True salvation brings inner transformation and then bears spiritual fruit as a result:

1. A New Heart

Your worldly oriented cold heart is replace by a heart of flesh, you sense a compassion for others and a desire for God and righteousness.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

1. Good Works Follow

Salvation is not earned by works, but genuine faith results in a life increasingly focused on God’s purposes.

“Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17

What Is Meant by “Losing Salvation”?

To “lose salvation” generally means turning away from a serious pursuit of God and righteousness, falling into persistent unbelief or willful, unrepentant sin.

Can You Actually Lose Salvation?

The Answer is No — not if you have truly repented and placed your faith in Christ for salvation.

“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” John 10:28

- Security of the believer rests on Christ’s promise and His finished work.
- True repentance involves a genuine change of mind about sin and a turning to God; such faith endures

What Can You Do To Know For Sure You Are Saved?

Work through these questions honestly—your answers will clarify your standing before God:

Question	Expected Honest Response
Have you sinned?	Yes – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
Have you earned eternity in hell by your own works?	Yes – “…by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified…” (Romans 3:20)
What can you do yourself to avoid hell?	Nothing – only Christ can rescue you.
What did God do to save you from eternity in hell?	He sent His Son. – (John 3:16)
What did Jesus do to rescue you?	He suffered and died to pay the price for your sins. (1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
What percent of your sins did He pay for?	100%. “It is finished.” (John 19:30)
Do you believe God loves you and sent His son, Jesus came and died for your sins and was resurrected, and do you trust Jesus to cover you with His blood, forgive your sins, and rescue you from hell?	If Yes – Then you are saved.
What percent of your sins are forgiven?	If you said 100%, then you truly believe Christ died for you.
Why are you going to heaven?	If you said “Because God loves me and gave His Son (John 3:16), Jesus died for my sins and rose again, and He promises eternal life to all who trust in Him.” then you are saved.
How do you know you are saved and will go to heaven?	Because you are grateful for God’s free gift of salvation and are committed to follow Jesus—not to earn heaven, but because He has shown you God’s love, you are grateful, and want to bring Him glory.

Takeaway:

1. - Salvation is by grace through faith alone.
  - Assurance comes from trusting Christ’s promise (John 10:28), experiencing heart transformation, and seeing lasting devotion to God’s ways.
  - One Saved, Always Saved: True believers are secure in Christ’s hands—no power can snatch them away.

“Therefore, my beloved, … work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:12–13