I do not believe that Hebrews 6:4-6 teaches that we can lose our salvation. In my opinion, this deals with the Hebrews who were claiming to be Christians and did not know how to integrate Old Testament Biblical revelation with the New Testament teachings. They...
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Eternal Security
What is eternal security of the believer?
Eternal security is the position that a redeemed Christian is eternally secure in Christ and will not lose his salvation. Unfortunately, the teaching of eternal security is sometimes a source of problems within Christian circles. Some Christians believe that if you...
Does 2 Peter 2:1 teach that we can lose our salvation?
If Christians cannot lose their salvation, then why does it say there were false teachers who denied the Lord who bought them? Is eternal security true in light of this? Doesn't that imply that they lost their salvation since they were bought with the blood of...
Why should CARM write about eternal security?
It is the policy of CARM to maintain a neutral stance on debatable issues of Christian theology while teaching Christian orthodoxy. Our goal is not to cause division in the body of Christ but to try to promote unity. However, the issue of eternal security has become...
Is eternal security a license to sin?
No, eternal security (the position that a Christian cannot lose his salvation) is not a license to sin. Such accusations are made by those who believe they can lose their salvation and thus have to maintain it either through obeying the commandments of God or by their...
What is the difference between eternal security, once saved always saved, and perseverance of the saints?
The three different terms (eternal security, once saved always saved, and perseverance of the saints) are often used interchangeably. However, there are subtle differences between them even though they basically mean the same thing - that a person cannot lose his...
Eternal Security
Unfortunately, the teaching of eternal security is sometimes the source of problems within Christian circles. Some Christians believe that if you hold to eternal security, you are purposely promoting a license to sin. On the other hand, some Christians believe that...
What is the Eternal Security of the Believer?
Eternal Security is the teaching that a true believer in Jesus who is born again is eternally secure and will not lose his or her salvation. Unfortunately, the teaching is sometimes a source of problems within Christian circles. Some Christians believe that if you...