Can we lose our salvation?

The question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation is one of the most debated topics in Christian theology. Different Christian denominations and traditions hold varying views on this issue. Some believe that salvation is a gift freely given by God and cannot be taken away, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the security of believers. Others believe that, while salvation is initially received through faith, it can be forfeited through a persistent rejection of God or a failure to persevere in faith. Personally, I agree with the latter view. I believe that salvation can be lost, as in this life we have been given free will and the ability to make choices. I mentioned in an earlier post how, right from the beginning in the Garden of Eden, we see God’s blessing of free will bestowed upon us—and this free will extends even to the matter of salvation. We have the choice to be with Christ or not to be with Christ, and we even have the freedom to be with Him and then walk away. You see, when you are baptized, you are making a declaration—a contract, if you will—and within this contract, you are agreeing to commit to a walk with Christ: a journey full of twists and trials. "But this walk is not easy. And whether by choice or by accident, sometimes some of us end up off track and alone, disconnected from God. However, because of the commitment we’ve made to this walk, even when we stray, Jesus keeps His promise and remains where He said He would be."

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"Think about it. Look at how many times you’ve probably committed to doing something but never actually got around to it. Sometimes it happens by chance, and other times, deliberately. The same thing applies here. Many of us have the right intentions when we commit to walking with Christ, but for one reason or another, we eventually become disconnected from Him." But Jesus will keep the promises you both made to walk this path together. Just like the images above illustrate: if you walk away, it's not that He has left you it’s more that you have left Him. (I believe Jesus stays on the committed walk because not only does the bible allude to this but I am a testament to it.)

But this is The issue we face: when our time is up, our opportunity to build a relationship with Him and commit to that walk is gone no time to repent of sin, no time to change, and no time to become the person that we are called to be .

In Matthew 7:23, Jesus says: "I never knew you; depart from me."

This is Christ speaking. This verse is part of a larger passage (Matthew 7:21–23) where Jesus discusses the difference between those who say “Lord, Lord” and those who actually do the will of His Father. He makes it clear that not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven.

This highlights a crucial truth: outward expressions of faith—like verbal declarations—are not enough. If we do not do the will of the Father, we will not enter. The crux of the matter is this: You can know Christ and then walk away and reject Him. Or, just as seriously, you can claim to know and serve Him—but never truly know Him at all. The most central aspect of salvation is not simply doing good deeds, following church rules, or reciting certain prayers (though these things do have value). One of the most important things for a believer is having a real relationship with Jesus. And that’s where we arrive at the truth:

All roads lead to Jesus.

Regardless of what anyone says (myself included) about whether or not you can lose your salvation, perhaps we need to stop placing so much emphasis on that question—and focus more on what truly matters

:Jesus.

Ask yourself:

1. How do I get to know Christ?

2. What is His will?

3. How do I serve Him?

   
   
   
   

Let’s focus more on being in His presence the Gospels are full of examples where the disciples focused on Jesus—listening to Him, learning from Him, following Him, and witnessing His miracles. whether its verses like John 6:66–69 – Peter’s Confession or Matthew 4:18–22 – The Calling of the First Disciples there are countless verses where people focused on Jesus To me, this makes more sense. —because if we truly are with Him and have a relationship with Him, the question of losing salvation becomes almost irrelevant.

So surely, we should focus more on walking with Christ—before it’s too late.?