Can you lose your salvation?

"On the Box" is a daily (Monday through Friday) live, 28-minute, web-based talk show hosted by Ray Comfort and the Living Waters team. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-the-box
Episode #266

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[DefectedSalvations]

@jacobaaronwells Yeah salvation is a Gift not a video game ! DefectedSalvation is my name because I was once like you always wondering how to claim Salvation or when I lost it my hope in salvation was gone ! When you realize Salvation is marriage threw sickness and health you then come to an understanding nothing will keep you from Gods promises even when you feel lost or worthless . I feel apart selling Drugs for 3 years but you know what saved me ? God never left me !

[jayjaygee123]

@MetaphorInVain Every Christian who has ever lived has been laughed at by the so-called "academic" world until after they were gone. It's not for the sake of some greater intelligence that we argue, but as Isaiah said; "To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word it is because there is no light in them." Because "the word of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; making wise the simple." Scripture is the end all authority on this earth.

[Hahatah]

On the subject of the PK, there is always a way to help, whether it be directly or indirectly. We have the power of prayer. Someone may not want to listen, but like was stated in the video, no one can reason with someone that is not guided by the Holy Spirit. Some people want to be saved and others don't. It's unfortunate, but even Jesus said that in the End Times there will be those that know GOD Exists, but will still choose to not follow Him, knowing what awaits them.

[Hahatah]

Hello, love the show. I think the explanation about whether one can lose their salvation was pretty good. That subject is always somewhat tough to answer because people do like to use certain scriptures out of context. But I think the Word is pretty clear on salvation and I personally believe that if you are truly saved, you'll never go against the Lord, ever, so how in the world could one ever lose what was given as a gift?

[droptozro]

@newtestube I'm not Arminian, but think logically about the words "fall from grace." in order to fall from grace, one must have been in the grace to begin with... Such as a man who fell off the back of the truck. It's logical to imply he was in the truck... One cannot fall from something they were never a part of to begin with.

[droptozro]

@DefectedSalvations again, might you actually accept scriptural correction this time or will you have hardness of heart? Read 2 Cor 11:2-3 and see you are not married to Christ, you are betrothed, or engaged. You are in a trial period until your death or His return to stay a pure(blameless) virgin until the wedding which does not occur until His Kingdom.(see Rev 21:1-3) I'm glad you came back to Him but you need to accept correction or show my error, don't be unreasonable. God bless

[droptozro]

@RVGuy1959 I have seen you around brother and love your stand for the Lord but you really need to evaluate your works comment against the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation. Jesus told every church He knew their works, and even told one their works were not good enough. God bless

[duke4eva84]

Mark is absolutely correct in saying he is nervous. Praise be to God for him appearing so natural when answering questions. Praise Be To God.

[duke4eva84]

It is almost impossible for an atheist or unbeliever to understand or believe the true meaning of even the most basic principles of Christianity. Do you want to know why? They do not have the holy spirit. The holy spirit is my interpreter. So when I witness to someone yes first I break the ice and then I turn the conversation into a spiritual conversation gently. You have to reach atheists on a physical realm with simple questions. They cannot understand spirituality without the holy spirit.

[newtestube]

I think Arminianism does suggest that it is possible for Christians to "fall from grace" and lose the salvation, although it doesn't make sense for me as a Calvinist

[lindy4fishing]

God will not MAKE you keep His gift. That's your choice! God will not Make you serve Him. Here's the thing...whether you say a person was probably never saved to begin with since they're obviously not living right now, or you say they were saved, but now they're backslid...either way, they need God. Why are we bickering?! The end result is the same...they need JESUS!

[lindy4fishing]

I hate the term "lose" your salvation. I don't believe you can "lose" your salvation...just like you lose your car keys! I cannot imagine ever turning away from God, but if someone is TRULY saved (remember, we cannot know for sure), but if they are Truly once saved, and they one day turn from the Lord and say they're not going to serve Him anymore and they don't want to serve Him, and he dies, he will not be in Heaven. Salvation is a gift, if you choose to give it back, that's your decision.