Meditating this afternoon on the truth of assurance of salvation.
What has typically been called the "perseverance of the saints" sits solidly on God’s sovereign commitment to complete what He has begun in believers’ lives. God pledges to bring to completion the good work He started in believers at the day of Jesus Christ (Phil 1:6), establishing a foundation that transcends my weakness and circumstance.
Christ promises that those who follow Him will never perish because no one can snatch them from His hand or the Father’s hand (John 10:27–29). This dual security, held by both Christ and the Father, reveals an unbreakable grip. Nothing in creation: whether death, life, spiritual forces, present circumstances, or future events, can separate Christians from God’s love in Christ (Rom 8:38–39). The robustness of this list removes the possible threat to salvation.
God’s faithfulness grounds this doctrine. All whom the Father gives to Christ will come to Him, and Christ will lose nothing of what has been entrusted to Him (John 6:37–40). God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable (Rom 11:29), they do not hinge on changing circumstances or human performance. The Lord is faithful and will establish and guard believers against the evil one (2 Thess 3:3).
The work of the Holy Spirit provides active protection. Thank goodness I as a Christian am sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who serves as a guarantee of our inheritance (Eph 1:13–14). By God’s power, those found in Christ are guarded through faith for salvation ready to be revealed at the last time (1 Pet 1:3–5). Christ is able to save completely those who approach God through Him, since He continually intercedes for them (Heb 7:25).
This treasured Scriptural truth punctuates that those whom God foreknew and predestined are also called, justified, and glorified -- a chain of divine action that ensures completion (Rom 8:29–30). It's a progression moveing from eternity to final glorification, with no breaking point.
All who believe in Christ will have eternal life and be raised up on the last day (John 6:37–40), and believers may know with certainty that they possess eternal life (1 John 5:13). If you are a Christian rejoice in this reality, and if you are not a Christian let me tell you about the most amazing assurance you could ever experience!
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160 km. 56 hours. No sleep.
Human limits just got pushed a little further. Respect.
Writer: Oliver
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
~Romans 8:38-39
Jesus in All 66 Books of the Bible
Genesis — Jesus is the Seed of the woman.
Exodus — Jesus is the Passover Lamb.
Leviticus — Jesus is our Great High Priest.
Numbers — Jesus is the bronze serpent lifted up.
Deuteronomy — Jesus is the Prophet like Moses.
Joshua — Jesus is the Captain of our salvation.
Judges — Jesus is our righteous Judge and Deliverer.
Ruth — Jesus is our Kinsman-Redeemer.
1 Samuel — Jesus is the true Anointed King.
2 Samuel — Jesus is the everlasting King.
1 Kings — Jesus is greater than Solomon.
2 Kings — Jesus is the faithful King to come.
1 Chronicles — Jesus is the promised Son of David.
2 Chronicles — Jesus is the rightful King of Judah.
Ezra — Jesus is the Restorer.
Nehemiah — Jesus is the Rebuilder of broken lives.
Esther — Jesus is our Advocate.
Job — Jesus is our living Redeemer.
Psalms — Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
Proverbs — Jesus is the Wisdom of God.
Ecclesiastes — Jesus is our true Satisfaction.
Song of Solomon — Jesus is the Bridegroom.
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Isaiah — Jesus is the Suffering Servant.
Jeremiah — Jesus is the Righteous Branch.
Lamentations — Jesus is our hope.
Ezekiel — Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
Daniel — Jesus is the Son of Man.
Hosea — Jesus is the faithful Bridegroom.
Joel — Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit.
Amos — Jesus is the Burden Bearer.
Obadiah — Jesus is our Mighty Savior.
Jonah — Jesus is the Risen One.
Micah — Jesus is the Ruler born in Bethlehem.
Nahum — Jesus is the Avenger of God’s people.
Habakkuk — Jesus is the Holy One.
Zephaniah — Jesus is the Mighty One who saves.
Haggai — Jesus is the Desire of all nations.
Zechariah — Jesus is the Pierced Messiah.
Malachi — Jesus is the Sun of Righteousness.
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Matthew — Jesus is the promised Messiah.
Mark — Jesus is the Servant King.
Luke — Jesus is the Son of Man.
John — Jesus is the Son of God.
Acts — Jesus is the risen Lord building His Church.
Romans — Jesus is our righteousness.
1 Corinthians — Jesus is our resurrection.
2 Corinthians — Jesus is our comfort.
Galatians — Jesus is our freedom.
Ephesians — Jesus is the Head of the Church.
Philippians — Jesus is our joy.
Colossians — Jesus is supreme over all.
1 Thessalonians — Jesus is our coming King.
2 Thessalonians — Jesus is the righteous Judge.
1 Timothy — Jesus is the one Mediator.
2 Timothy — Jesus is the faithful Saviour.
Titus — Jesus is our blessed hope.
Philemon — Jesus is our Reconciler.
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Hebrews — Jesus is our perfect High Priest.
James — Jesus is the Lord of glory.
1 Peter — Jesus is the Chief Shepherd.
2 Peter — Jesus is the coming King.
1 John — Jesus is eternal life.
2 John — Jesus is the truth.
3 John — Jesus is our Example in Truth and Love.
Jude — Jesus is able to keep us from falling.
Revelation — Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
—image “Apocalypse” by @Nobleheart