do u believe once saved always saved?

Answer 1

Time and again Paul likens the Christian’s course to a “race” that must be run to the finish. “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” he urged the Hebrews. (12:1, AV) To enter the race, sinners must take the steps necessary for salvation: hearing and accepting the Word of God, believing in Jesus Christ and his ransom sacrifice, repenting of their sins and being baptized. In this way, they get saved “from this crooked generation,” as Peter exhorted those gathered at Pentecost. Unbelievers are outside the race, having failed to enter by getting “saved.”Acts 2:37-40.

Once entered in the race by being “saved,” a Christian takes “hold of the life which is life indeed.” But is it possible to lose that grip on life? Paul answers with this question: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize?” In the Christian race, Paul indicates the “one” who receives the prize is anyone who finishes the race. Therefore, Paul urges, “So run that you may obtain it.” Then, using himself as an example to make the point of his illustration, he continues: “I pommel my body and subdue it, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1 Tim. 6:19.

Evidently the apostle, who surely was a “saved” Christian, believed that even he could be “disqualified” from the race. Yet as long as he continued to ‘run that he might obtain’ the prize, thus remaining in the race, salvation was assured. This is why Christians who remain in the race can be said to ‘have everlasting life.’ But if they should ever quit the race, they are “disqualified,” losing their hold on everlasting life.

Answer 2

Its a little bit like the false doctrine if indulgences where wealthy princes bought indulgences for 30 days and whatever they did in those 30 days was not a son supposedly.
the once saved always saved appeals to some people although it is false.
In truth we need to repent every day of our lives.

Answer 3

No, I believe that is a misleading doctrine and leads to one excusing sinful behavior as irrelevant since they are "saved". What's more, it also encourages people to separate themselves from others - those who are "saved" vs, those who are not. I think it is rather arrogant in this life to call yourself saved. "Once saved always saved" really only makes sense if you are looking at it from the perspective of eternity.

Answer 4

No...I think you have to be saved everyday.Even one sin will be the end for you,so you have to repent everyday.I think if you believe in Christ then you just have to ask for forgivness.

Answer 5

No! Once you're saved, you must continue a saintly life until you die, testifying in Jesus' name.

Answer 6

This is a slam-dunk...yes.

But understand that God is nobody's fool. You can't just say the words and be dishonest...you must place your faith in Christ.

Answer 7

No, because the scripture says, "many are called, but few are chosen."

Answer 8

Nope not at all.

Answer 9

if you still believe jesus died and rose again still.. yes.

Answer 10

...And no one can snatch them out of my father's hand....