Lesson 2
Eternal Security

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The phrase eternal security means that the person who has put his trust in Jesus Christ for salvation, can never lose that salvation. For in Jesus Christ God promises us eternal life. In this lesson on eternal security we will bring forth Biblical evidence of this truth.

According to the Bible, it is by God's grace that we are saved through faith in His Son (Ephesians 2:8-9). We can be certain, that once we are saved, we will never lose it because it rests solely on the work of God apart from any effort by man.

Just as man cannot work his way to heaven, once he is saved he cannot do anything to lose it.

Memorize 1 John 5:11-13

Lesson 2 Questions

1. According to John 3:16 what does the Father guarantee those who believe in His Son?
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2. What Does the word "eternal" mean to you?
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3. According to 1 John 5:11-13 how can we know that we have eternal life?
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4. The word "know" has a ring of certainty to it. What does it mean to you that you can know that you have eternal life?
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5. According to what you have already read, God's Word says that you can know that you have eternal life through Jesus Christ. in John 5:24, what does Jesus promise to those who believe in the word of the Father?
   
   1. He has __________________________________
   2. He will not be __________________________________
   3. he has crossed from __________to __________

       

6. The definition of the word "promise" means a pledge to do. What fact about God's promises is brought out in Titus 1:2?
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7. According to James 1:16-18 do you believe God will change His mind about your salvation? Why or why not?
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8. Read John 3:15 again. The verse states that it is because of God's love for us that He gave His Son.
   
   1. List the things in Romans 8:38-39 that cannot separate us from God's love. __________________________________________________
      
   2. Is there anything that can separate us from His love? _______________________________________

    

9. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He took our place and paid the full price. The blood He shed for our sins covers all sin for all people for all time. Answer the following questions:
   
   1. What does Romans 8:1-2 say about those who are in Christ? __________________________________________________
      
   2. What does it mean that there is "no condemnation" for those in Christ? __________________________________________________
      
   3. What have you been set free from? __________________________________________________
      
   4. If you have been set free from the law of sin and death is there now any sin that you can be condemned for? Explain. __________________________________________________

    

10. According to the Scriptures man has one of two destinies. He will spend eternity in heaven, or perish forever in hell. So it is logical to assume that if a man could lose his salvation at that exact point in time he would be destined for hell. How does Jesus' words in John 10:27-29 prove that you cannot ever lose your salvation?
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11. What you must remember about God's free gift of salvation is that it rests on Him alone, apart from any effort on your part. To believe that you cannot lose your salvation is to only take God at His word, that He is truly able to keep you. In your own words explain the meaning of Jude 24.
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12. From the lesson that you have just completed explain in your own words why you believe that you can never lose your salvation.
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