Can a person lose their salvation? ("Once Saved, Always Saved")
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Answer: There are two main theological viewpoints based on different interpretations of Scripture:
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Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): A truly saved person, whom God has chosen, will be kept by God's power and cannot lose their salvation (e.g., John 10:28-29; Romans 8:38-39).
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Conditional Security: Salvation can be lost if a believer deliberately and permanently turns away from Christ (apostasy) (e.g., Hebrews 6:4-6).
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Explanation: Both sides agree that salvation is a gift of God's grace and that genuine faith will result in a changed life. The debate centers on whether God's preserving power overrides a person's sustained rejection, or if the initial faith must be maintained to be complete.