Is “Once Saved, Always Saved” in the Bible? | Catholic Teaching on Salvation & the Narrow Gate

2025-09-06

During the Bright Parade, a conversation with non-Catholic preachers led to an important question: Does Jesus really say we don’t need to do anything because He’s already done it all? In this homily, we explore what Scripture actually teaches about salvation, free will, and striving to enter through the narrow gate. St. Paul reminds us that following Christ is like running a race—something that requires effort, perseverance, and cooperation with God’s grace. The Catholic Church, universal...

During the Bright Parade, a conversation with non-Catholic preachers led to an important question: Does Jesus really say we don’t need to do anything because He’s already done it all?

In this homily, we explore what Scripture actually teaches about salvation, free will, and striving to enter through the narrow gate. St. Paul reminds us that following Christ is like running a race—something that requires effort, perseverance, and cooperation with God’s grace.

The Catholic Church, universal and welcoming from east to west and north to south, invites everyone to this great adventure: responding daily to God’s grace and proclaiming the Good News to the whole world.

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📖 Gospel reference: Luke 13:22–30

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