DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ETERNAL SECURITY?
Feb 18, 2019
Here’s a question I quite often receive. “Does the Bible teach Eternal Security”?
Please see the 13 arguments below and also see my attached overview of Eternal Security.
Dennis Rokser’s definition of eternal security: “Eternal Security means that those who have been genuinely saved by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone shall never be in danger of God’s condemnation or loss of salvation but God’s grace and power keep them forever saved and secure” (Dennis Rokser, Shall Never Perish Forever, p. 11).
I very highly recommend this book my Pastor/Dr. Dennis Rokser on this important topic (https://goo.gl/zSvwjs).
13 Arguments for Eternal Security, by Dr. Andy Woods
- Because self-righteousness did not save us it is not a basis upon which salvation can be lost.
- Salvation is not given or maintained by works
- If a believer can lose eternal life, then how can this life be eternal (John 3:16)?
- The Bible’s promises guarantee security (John 10:28).
- The assurance of salvation is possible (1 John 5:14).
- The believer is predestined for glory (Rom 8:29-30).
- The Spirit’s seal cannot be broken (Eph 4:30)
- God keeps us from falling (1 Pet 1:4-5).
- Christ’s role as intercessor and advocate (John 17:11- 12, 20).
- Christ’s death perfectly dealt with all sins (Titus 2:14).
- A believer cannot be removed from Christ’s body (1 Cor. 12:13).
- The Bible does not specify which sins remove salvation.
- Believers with unfruitful lives still have salvation although lose rewards at the Bema Seat (1 Cor 3:15)
Source Used
Woods, Andy. Soteriology Class. http://www.spiritandtruth.org/teaching/46.htm.