#3 ETERNITY LOOMS “CAN A SAVED PERSON, EVEN A TOP LEADER, LOSE THEIR SALVATION
ETERNITY LOOMS PART 3
Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation?
DOES THE BIBLE CONFIRM A SAVED BELIEVER, A LAY OR TOP LEADER,
CAN LOSE THEIR ETERNAL SALVATION?
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Taveau lists these off the top of her head
*”Not forgiving everybody” Jesus
*”Blaspheming the Holy Spirit”
*”Receiving the mark of the beast”
*Talking the talk, giving Him praises, but know really “knowing Him” in a first love relationship, apart from others.
* False minister leader authority Matthew 7:21-23 (looks like Book of Acts style of minsters, mostly)
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Modern “Born Again Christian and Media Example:
Semantics vs. Truth: Are There Many Ways to Heaven?
Many people sincerely say,
“I believe in God. I go to church. I’m a good person.”
Some even belong to famous Christian denominations — yet believe there are many ways to get to heaven.
But sincerity does not equal salvation.
Truth is not decided by denomination or tradition — it is decided by Jesus Christ Himself.
1. Jesus Said There Is Only One Way
*“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.” John 14:6
Introduction
Many Christians have asked, “Can a person who is born again ever lose their salvation?”
Some say, “Once saved, always saved.”
Others fear they’ve sinned too deeply to be forgiven.
But what does the Bible — not opinion, not emotion — actually say?
The answer is clear and sobering:
Salvation is a covenant relationship, not a one-time transaction.
You cannot “accidentally” lose it — but you can reject, neglect, or walk away from it by your own choices.
1. Salvation Is a Living Relationship (not just repeating words,helping many, by praising and dancing, nor being sprinkled or baptized only)
Jesus never called us to repeat a prayer and live as we please.
He called us to follow Him daily.
“If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” — Luke 9 : 23
“Abide in Me, and I in you… If a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a branch.” — John 15 : 4-6
A Christian “abides” by staying in fellowship, repentance, and obedience.
The moment we stop abiding, the relationship begins to die.
2. Names Can Be Blotted Out of the Book of Life
“He that overcometh… I will not blot out his name out of the book of life.” — Revelation 3 : 5
This promise makes sense only if names can be blotted out.
The overcomer remains; the rebel is erased.
God’s record is eternal, but our cooperation matters
3. Forgiving Others Is Not Optional
And would this include: Parents/ relative, ministry, pastors, slavery, politics, family feuds, more?
Taveau reminds us that not forgiving everybody endangers your own forgiveness.
“If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” — Matthew 6 : 14-15
Unforgiveness is a sin of the heart — quiet, but deadly.
It closes the very door through which grace entered.
4. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Jesus warned of one sin that cannot be forgiven:
“All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.” — Matthew 12 : 31-32
This happens when a person continually resists, mocks, or attributes the Spirit’s pure work to evil.
It is not a single slip of speech but a hardened refusal of the Holy Spirit Himself — the One who seals our salvation.
5. The Deception of Religious Performance
Many ministers and leaders may seem powerful, gifted, and admired —
yet Jesus warned that outward success without inner obedience will end in tragedy.
“Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.” — Matthew 7 : 21-23
These were church leaders — miracle workers, preachers, worshipers — yet they lacked relationship.
They talked the talk, praised His name, but never truly knew Him in first-love intimacy.
6. Taking the Mark of the Beast
“If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God.” — Revelation 14 : 9-10
Accepting the mark is open rebellion against God’s authority — a final denial of Christ’s lordship.
Those who choose allegiance to worldly power over the Lamb’s Kingdom seal their eternal loss.
7. Using God’s Free Grace As License, to Continue in Specific Sins
“Who we going to please, OURSELVES or the Maker GOD?”
(resembles Adam choosing his own way in the Garden)
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly.” — Titus 2 : 11-12
True grace does not give permission to sin — it gives power to overcome it.
To claim salvation but continue in rebellion is to trample the blood of Christ.
“If we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.” — Hebrews 10 : 26
8. Does Professing How Much “We Love Jesus” Save Us?
NO. Many say, “I love Jesus — that’s enough.”
But Jesus Himself said:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” — John 14 : 15
Love that ignores obedience is emotion, not discipleship.
Real love produces holiness, mercy, and endurance.
9. Willfully Persisting in Sins of Commission and Omission
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Commission: doing what God forbids — lying, immorality, hatred, pride.
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law.” — 1 John 3 : 4
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Omission: failing to do what God commands — forgiving, showing mercy, obeying truth.
“To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” — James 4 : 17
Both kinds of sin separate us from God until confessed and forsaken.
10. Believing That There Are Many Paths to Heaven, Not Just Jesus Christ
The world says all roads lead to God.
Jesus said the opposite.
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction…
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” — Matthew 7 : 13-14
“I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved.” — John 10 : 9
All religions may promise light, but only Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin.
11. The Steps That Keep Salvation Secure
(Don’t just sit under great teaching ABOUT the Bible, based on hearsay, rumors, others person’s reports, NO. We must Philippians 2:12 decide to ‘work out own salvation with fear and trembling ‘ Why..Eternity remains at risk
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Stay humble and repentant. — 1 John 1 : 9
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Forgive quickly and freely. — Matthew 6 : 14-15
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Keep your heart pure. — Proverbs 4 : 23
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Walk in the Spirit. — Galatians 5 : 16
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Love the truth and obey it. — John 14 : 21
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Avoid worldly compromise. — James 4 : 4
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Endure in faith until the end. — Matthew 24 : 13
12. Can a Christian Lose Salvation?
Not by accident — but yes, by deliberate rebellion, unbelief, or refusal to forgive and obey.
Salvation is a relationship that must be guarded, cherished, and lived.
“Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.” — Hebrews 3 : 12
“He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” — Matthew 24 : 13
A believer who remains faithful need not fear.
But a believer who abandons Christ, loves sin, and silences conscience chooses separation.
13. God’s Mercy Is Still Open
Even if you have drifted, hardened your heart, or think you have figuratively, “sold your soul,”
Jesus still calls your name.
“Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” — John 6 : 37
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.” — 1 John 1 : 9
No one is beyond His reach until life is over.
The moment you repent, heaven rejoices, and your name shines again in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
A Final Warning and Invitation
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” —
There are not “many ways” to heaven — only one narrow, merciful way through Jesus Christ.
He is the Door, the Shepherd, the Redeemer, and the Judge.
Stay close to Him, forgive freely, love purely, obey quickly, and endure faithfully.
Then, when your name is read in eternity, the Lamb Himself will say:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” — Matthew 25 : 21
We Will Each Soon Stand Alone Before God
We are each born alone.
We walk through life mostly alone.
We make our own choices —
whom we will serve, whom we will follow.
And when life is over,
we will lie down alone.
No mother, no father, no pastor, prophet, or friend,
no media, no applause will stand beside us.
On that day, we will rise to stand before God — alone.
The Master will open His books
and show every word, every act, every sin.
And only one thing will decide our eternity —
the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Only through His sacrifice
will the Father look upon us with mercy
and say,
“Enter in… well done, My child.”
And it’s good to prepare…and to live FDR “Final Day Ready” for we could each go at any moment, due to life being so extreme. And NOBODY wants to go to the Wrong Place.
“For the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.” — 1 John 1 : 7
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All Scriptures from the King James Version (public domain).
