Eternal Security Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on eternal security bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · John 10:28 (KJV)
What does Jesus say no man can do to His sheep in John 10:28-29?
Answer: Pluck them out of his hand
Study note. 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)
Lesson 2 · Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
What has God begun in believers according to Philippians 1:6?
Answer: A good work which he will perform until the day of Jesus Christ
Study note. 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. (Philippians 1:6)
Lesson 3 · Romans 8:38 (KJV)
What does Romans 8:38-39 say cannot separate us from God's love?
Answer: Death, life, angels, principalities, powers, things present, things to come, height, depth, nor any other creature
Study note. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
Lesson 4 · John 6:37 (KJV)
What did Jesus say He would not do with those the Father gave Him?
Answer: Cast them out, but raise them up at the last day
Study note. All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. (John 6:37, 39)
Lesson 5 · 1 Peter 1:5 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 1:5 say believers are kept by?
Answer: The power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed
Study note. Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5)
Lesson 6 · Ephesians 1:13 (KJV)
What has God given believers as an earnest according to Ephesians 1:13-14?
Answer: The Holy Spirit of promise, until the redemption of the purchased possession
Study note. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Lesson 7 · Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 13:5 say God will never do?
Answer: Leave nor forsake His people
Study note. For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5)
Lesson 8 · 2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)
What does 2 Timothy 1:12 say Paul is persuaded of?
Answer: That He is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day
Study note. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (2 Timothy 1:12)
Lesson 9 · 1 John 5:13 (KJV)
What does 1 John 5:13 say believers may know?
Answer: That they have eternal life
Study note. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. (1 John 5:13)
Lesson 10 · Jude 1:24 (KJV)
What does Jude 24 say God is able to do?
Answer: Keep believers from falling and present them faultless before His glory
Study note. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. (Jude 1:24)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does eternal security bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?