Does the Bible say Once saved always saved?

No. While the Bible DOES say:"...Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will get saved..."(Acts 16:31,33,34)(John 3:16), it's important to compare other scriptures to get a complete picture. Even the demons 'believe' , but that isn't going to save them (James 2:19) The Bible indicates that belief is important, but much more is needed.

Matthew 24:13 says: the one who stands firm to the end will be saved (NIV) We need to Prove ourselves faithful even to death to get that crown of life.(Revelation 2:10-11) Though learning and believing in Christ is a life altering experience, it is definitely possible for one who has been in a saved state, to fall away(Hebrews 6:4-6)(Hebrews 10:26-27). Christians need to constantly seek God's righteousness, meekness...seek God's will and be DOING it if we hope to earn the right to live forever(Zephaniah 2:2-3) It's not going to be an easy thing, being saved at the end of God's judgment. We have to earn it.

We have to exert ourselves vigorously to get in through the narrow door...that many will seek to get in but will not be able(Luke 13:24)(Matthew 7:13-14). The Apostle Paul said even HE did not feel like he was automatically approved(Philippians 3:12-16)saying: I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NASB) This involves putting up a hard fight to continually DO God's will (Matthew 7:21-23)(James 1:22) and then stay faithful to it(Jude 3)(John 15:2, 6) . We must 'choose life'...and stick with it just as the Israelites had to, if they wanted to inherit the Promised Land(Deuteronomy 30:18-20).

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