Once Saved Always Saved?

Introduction:
Many believe once a sinner has been redeemed by Christ, it is impossible to sin so as to fall away from God’s grace and be eternally lost. Is this true? It could appear to be true when accessing Scriptures such as Rom. 8:35-39; 1 Pet. 1:5; and John 10:27-29. We know with certainty that God is able to do what He has promised. But, if one falls away it is not due to a failure on God’s part. But, “can a believer choose to quit obeying God and thereby cease believing? See Ezek. 18:20-24.

I. Saving faith is not an act of a moment, but a ________ ____ _____________!
     A. One can believe ________________. Lk. 8:11-15; John 15:1-6
     B. Heb. 3:12-14—remember the ____________ who perished in unbelief! See also 3:15-19; 4:1, 11
    C. There are two possible directions for a disciple to go after obedience:
        1. Col. 1:21-23; 2 Tim. 3:13-15—”_________________ in the faith.”
        2. Heb. 10:37-38—_________ __________.
    D. The child of God is expected to put on _______________________ & quit sinning. 1 Jhn. 3:7-10
    E. See also Rom. 6:1-16. 6:6—no longer _________ of sin; 6:12—sin not _________ in mortal body.
        1. 6:14—not to let sin _______________ over us.
        2. 2 Cor. 5:14-15—who are we living for?

II. Examples of some who fell away.
    A. Acts 8:5-24—____________.
    B. Gal. 5:3-4—those who sought to be justified under ____ _____.
    C. 1 Tim. 1:19-20—_______________ & Alexander.
    D. Acts 5:1-10—___________ & ________________
    E. 2 Tim. 2:16-18—Hymenaeus & ______________

III. Are we willing to heed the warnings?
    A. 1 Cor. 9:27—are we like _________?
    B. 1 Cor. 10:12—are we following this admonition?
        1. Those who espouse OSAS, give people a license to _____.
    C. Heb. 6:4-6—some are so hard it is ______________ to repent.
    D. Heb. 10:26-31—these sinned _____________.
    E. Note Peter’s warning in 2 Pet. 2:20-22

IV. The promise of salvation is ______________________.
    A. Unbelievers have the promise of being ______. Jhn. 3:18, 36
        1. But they can change—Ezek 18:20-24
        2. Remember, we’re ________ _________ __________.
    B. Salvation is based upon our ____________ to hear & believe.
        1. John 5:24; 1 John 5:11-13
        2. This is true ________ one remains a believer!
        3. One can cease from hearing & believing & therefore go back into condemnation. Heb. 3:12

Conclusion:
    A. Does this shift the emphasis to works and negate God’s grace? Hardly! See Titus 2:11-12.
        1. God’s grace has appeared (Salvation) and we have the responsibility to live in accordance with God’s conditions!
        2. Are you meeting those responsibilities? If not why not? 2 Cor. 6:1-2
    B. If you’re not a Christian, YOU can live for Christ!
    C. Get started today!



Once Saved Always Saved? Introduction: Many believe once a sinner has been redeemed by Christ, it is impossible to sin so as to fall away from God’s grace and be eternally lost. Is this true? It could appear to be true when accessing Scriptures such as Rom. 8:35-39; 1 Pet. 1:5; and John 10:27-29. We know with certainty that God is able to do what He has promised. But, if one falls away it is not due to a failure on God’s part. But, “can a believer choose to quit obeying God and thereby cease believing? See Ezek. 18:20-24. I. Saving faith is not an act of a moment, but a ________ ____ _____________! A. One can believe ________________. Lk. 8:11-15; John 15:1-6 B. Heb. 3:12-14—remember the ____________ who perished in unbelief! See also 3:15-19; 4:1, 11 C. There are two possible directions for a disciple to go after obedience: 1. Col. 1:21-23; 2 Tim. 3:13-15—”_________________ in the faith.” 2. Heb. 10:37-38—_________ __________. D. The child of God is expected to put on _______________________ & quit sinning. 1 Jhn. 3:7-10 E. See also Rom. 6:1-16. 6:6—no longer _________ of sin; 6:12—sin not _________ in mortal body. 1. 6:14—not to let sin _______________ over us. 2. 2 Cor. 5:14-15—who are we living for? II. Examples of some who fell away. A. Acts 8:5-24—____________. B. Gal. 5:3-4—those who sought to be justified under ____ _____. C. 1 Tim. 1:19-20—_______________ & Alexander. D. Acts 5:1-10—___________ & ________________ E. 2 Tim. 2:16-18—Hymenaeus & ______________ III. Are we willing to heed the warnings? A. 1 Cor. 9:27—are we like _________? B. 1 Cor. 10:12—are we following this admonition? 1. Those who espouse OSAS, give people a license to _____. C. Heb. 6:4-6—some are so hard it is ______________ to repent. D. Heb. 10:26-31—these sinned _____________. E. Note Peter’s warning in 2 Pet. 2:20-22 IV. The promise of salvation is ______________________. A. Unbelievers have the promise of being ______. Jhn. 3:18, 36 1. But they can change—Ezek 18:20-24 2. Remember, we’re ________ _________ __________. B. Salvation is based upon our ____________ to hear & believe. 1. John 5:24; 1 John 5:11-13 2. This is true ________ one remains a believer! 3. One can cease from hearing & believing & therefore go back into condemnation. Heb. 3:12 Conclusion: A. Does this shift the emphasis to works and negate God’s grace? Hardly! See Titus 2:11-12. 1. God’s grace has appeared (Salvation) and we have the responsibility to live in accordance with God’s conditions! 2. Are you meeting those responsibilities? If not why not? 2 Cor. 6:1-2 B. If you’re not a Christian, YOU can live for Christ! C. Get started today!