Does Ezekiel 33 teach that you can lose your salvation?

In this episode, Dr. E walks through a difficult Old Testament passage that often confuses both believers and skeptics. At first glance, it sounds like a righteous person can lose everything by sinning—or that a wicked person can earn their way back through good behavior. But is that really what Scripture is saying?

Dr. Easley explains how this passage fits within the broader story of the Bible and why it doesn’t contradict the gospel of grace. You’ll see how both the Old and New Testaments consistently point to one truth: we are not saved by our works, but by God’s mercy alone.

If you’ve ever struggled with questions about eternal security, felt like you had to “balance the scales” with God, or wondered how to explain salvation to a non-believer, this episode brings clarity and confidence straight from Scripture.

Chapters

00:00 – We’re All Sinners: The Core Truth

00:18 – The Question from Ezekiel 33

00:36 – Why This Passage Feels Confusing

02:01 – What Ezekiel Is (and Isn’t) Saying

03:30 – The Bigger Biblical Picture

04:25 – No One Is Righteous (Romans 3)

05:00 – Saved by Grace, Not Works (Titus 3:5)

06:10 – God’s Purpose, Not Our Performance (2 Timothy 1:9)

07:00 – Can You Lose Salvation? (John 10)

07:40 – The Assurance of Eternal Life (1 John 5:13)

08:30 – Breaking the “Scales” Mentality

09:00 – Final Answer: What Really Saves You

Key Topics Covered

-Ezekiel 33 explained in context

-Can a righteous person lose salvation?

-Are we saved by works or grace?

-What the Bible says about eternal security

-Why “balancing good and bad deeds” is a myth

-Old Testament law vs New Testament grace

-Assurance of salvation in Christ

-How to explain salvation to a non-believer

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