Introduction
Can a true believer lose their salvation? The Reformed answer, rooted in Scripture, is a resounding no. The same God who saves also keeps His people to the end.
The “Perseverance of the Saints” teaches that those whom God has truly called and justified will never finally fall away but will persevere in faith to eternal life (John 10:28–29).
Scriptural Foundation
- Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
- John 6:39: “I should lose nothing of all that he has given me.”
Common Objections
Some argue that believers can fall from grace, citing temporary faith. The Reformed view distinguishes between mere outward profession and genuine regeneration. True believers may stumble, but God restores them.
Why It Comforts Believers
Perseverance is not about our grip on God, but His grip on us. The Spirit preserves us through trials, repentance, and faith until glory.
Conclusion
This doctrine gives weary Christians confidence: salvation is secure because it depends on God’s faithfulness, not our strength.
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