Bible Verses About "Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation"
Christians disagree — some cite verses promising eternal security, while others point to warning passages about falling away. Both sides take Scripture seriously.
Christians disagree — some cite verses promising eternal security, while others point to warning passages about falling away. Both sides take Scripture seriously.
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." — John 10:28-29 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand."
"For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift... If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance."
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
John 10:28-29 · Romans 8:38-39 · Ephesians 1:13-14
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
What Is Faith?
Hebrews 11:1 · Hebrews 11:6 · Romans 10:17
What Is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
What Is the Gospel?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Romans 1:16 · John 3:16
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