First of all, let’s define SALVATION. Salvation is the state of being saved. It is deliverance from the consequences of sin. Now, that doesn’t mean you won’t reap what you sow. That just means that anyone who has repented and made peace with God shouldn’t fear death. Some people think that once they become saved, they will no longer experience trials and tribulations. Not so. You will still go through some things. You will still be under attack by the enemy, because he’s going to do everything he can to get you back into his grips. Watch your back. He’s a snake for real and will use anybody and anything to get you back.
So how do we get saved? Pray the Prayer of Salvation, which is: “Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and surrender my life. Wash me clean. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That He died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day for my Victory. I believe that in my heart and make confession with my mouth, that Jesus is my Savior and Lord. I receive eternal life, in Jesus name, Amen.” It’s just that simple. Then continue to read the Bible, pray, believe God and have faith in Him. Being saved means your sins will no longer be counted against you in the eternal death sentence column. Instead, your sins will be forgiven through God’s grace and mercy and you will be given the gift of eternal life with HIM. Now, you know there will always be naysayers. Whether a person can lose their salvation is one of the most debated topics in Christianity, with different denominations holding distinct perspectives. There is no universal consensus, but rather a couple of viewpoints:
- Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security)
Many Christians believe that once a person is genuinely saved, they cannot lose their salvation. Proponents of this view argue that salvation is a gift from God based on His grace, not human performance. They often cite verses like John 10:28, which states that no one can snatch believers out of God’s hand. If someone completely abandons the faith, this view typically holds that they never had true, saving faith in the first place. - Conditional Salvation (Can be Lost)
Other Christians believe that while God is faithful, humans have free will and can choose to walk away from God or forfeit their salvation through unrepentant, willful rebellion. Passages such as Hebrews 6:4-6 are frequently cited to suggest that it is possible for believers to “fall away” and lose their salvation.
Now I don’t know about you, but I’m not going to take any chances. I’m going to stay joined at the hip to God and his Word. Now, we are all human and we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) and we may backslide from time to time but when we do, we have to repent ask for forgiveness, get back on track, and continue to press towards the mark! (Philippians 3:14)
With Agape Love,
Willie Mae