𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗗, 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗗!

ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE

INTRODUCTION

In every dispensation, God reveals truth according to His sovereign plan—but in the Dispensation of Grace, He unveils the eternal security of the believer in Christ. Many wrestle with this question: “Can a saved person lose salvation?” But Scripture, rightly divided, reveals that salvation in this age is by grace, through faith, in Christ alone, and preserved not by man’s performance, but by God’s promise. OSAS is not a license to sin—but a liberation from fear.

Let us examine Nine Eternal Truths that affirm the security of believers in this current age.

THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL SALVATION

God promised eternal life—not temporary life.

A. The Sure Promise (Titus 1:2)
God cannot lie; His promise of eternal life is unbreakable.

B. The Secure Provision (John 10:28)
Jesus gives eternal life—no one can pluck the believer out of His hand.

C. The Settled Permanence (Romans 6:23)
Eternal life is a gift, not a loan that can be taken back.

Illustration: A true gift cannot be “returned by force.” God doesn’t repossess eternal life.

THE POSITION OF THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST

In Grace, salvation is about position, not performance.

A. Positioned in Christ (Ephesians 2:6)
We are seated with Christ—already spiritually placed in heaven.

B. Protected in Christ (Colossians 3:3)
Our life is hid with Christ in God.

C. Preserved in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)
We are made new; this identity is irreversible.

Illustration: A branch grafted into a tree cannot “ungraft itself.”

THE PURCHASE OF CHRIST’S BLOOD

Eternal security is grounded in a perfect, final sacrifice.

A. The Complete Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14)
He perfected forever them that are sanctified.

B. The Cleansing Sacrifice (1 John 1:7)
His blood cleanses all sin—not just some.

C. The Covenant Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12)
Eternal redemption was obtained once for all.

Illustration: A paid debt cannot be re-charged.

THE PLEDGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The sealing of the Spirit guarantees salvation until completion.

A. The Divine Deposit (Ephesians 1:13–14)
The Spirit is the earnest—the down payment of our inheritance.

B. The Divine Dwelling (1 Corinthians 6:19)
The Spirit indwells permanently, not conditionally.

C. The Divine Delivery (Ephesians 4:30)
Sealed unto the day of redemption—not until failure.

Illustration: A sealed letter is protected until delivered to its destination.

THE PRESERVATION BY GOD THE FATHER

The Father Himself keeps the believer.

A. The Father Guards (1 Peter 1:5)
We are kept by the power of God.

B. The Father Guarantees (Jude 1:1)
We are preserved in Christ Jesus.

C. The Father Grants Assurance (Romans 8:15–16)
The Spirit bears witness that we are God’s children.

Illustration: A shepherd does not abandon His sheep during danger.

THE PROTECTION FROM CONDEMNATION

Salvation removes condemnation completely.

A. No Condemnation Now (Romans 8:1)
Not “less,” but none.

B. No Cancellation Later (John 5:24)
Believers will not come into condemnation.

C. No Condition Attached (Romans 8:33–34)
No charge can be laid against God’s elect.

Illustration: Once the judge declares “Not guilty,” the case cannot be reopened.

THE PERFORMANCE IS GOD’S, NOT OURS

The keeping of salvation is God's responsibility.

A. God Initiates Salvation (Philippians 1:6)
He who began the work will finish it.

B. God Illuminates the Believer (Titus 2:11–12)
Grace teaches holiness—not fear of losing salvation.

C. God Insulates from Falling Away (1 Thessalonians 5:23–24)
He will preserve the believer blameless.

Illustration: If God is the builder, man is not the maintainer.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISPENSATION

The Dispensation of Grace centers on free, secure salvation.

A. Salvation Is by Grace Alone (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Works never secure; works never threaten salvation.

B. Salvation Is Apart from Law (Romans 6:14)
Law brought condemnation; grace brings liberation.

C. Salvation Is Abundant in Mercy (Titus 3:5)
Not by works of righteousness.

Illustration: You cannot “break” a system you didn’t create.

THE POTENTIAL OF A CHANGED LIFE

Eternal security leads to sanctification, not sinfulness.

A. Stability Produced (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Secure believers become steadfast.

B. Service Provoked (Galatians 5:13)
Liberty leads to love—not license.

C. Spirituality Promoted (Romans 12:1–2)
Transformation flows from gratitude.

Illustration: A child who knows he’s loved obeys better.

CONCLUSION

OSAS is not a Baptist doctrine—it is a Bible doctrine, rightly divided in the Dispensation of Grace. We are saved by grace, secured by Christ, sealed by the Spirit, and sustained by the Father. Fearful salvation is not biblical salvation. Eternal security fuels worship, not worldliness.

CALL TO ACTION

Trust the gospel of grace fully.

Thank God for eternal security daily.

Teach others the rightly divided truth with boldness.

Live godly—not to stay saved, but because you are saved.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Stop doubting what God settled.
Stop fearing what God finished.
Start living what grace provides.