Eternal Security Is Sure
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
John 10:28
Today’s verse is a wonderful promise from the Lord Jesus Himself that the believer’s salvation is forever secure in Him. Furthermore, the first three words of Romans 8:28, “And we know,” express the absolute certainty you can have, verified by the Holy Spirit, that you will never lose your salvation.
Based on divinely revealed authority, the apostle Paul asserts to the Roman church and to us that, as Christians, we can know beyond all doubt that we are secure in God’s hands. As you walk with Him, He will display His glory in your salvation and work out everything in your sanctification for your ultimate blessing.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 266). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: God is omnipotent and perfect and faithful. He has power to always keep His promises, so we can have faith and trust Him, without anxiety to always care for us (Rom 4:20-21; 1 Pet 5:7). If we have truly repented and given ourselves over to Christ, then we can have full assurance of salvation. This assurance does not depend on our abilities, but instead our security is found in the ability of the Great Shepherd, Christ, to defend and protect His flock. God, the creator is greater than all, so no one can take away those whom God chooses to keep (John 10:29).
Applications: Give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life. Give thanks that He is omnipotent and faithful, so that we can have peace of mind, secure in our salvation. But do not just give thanks shallowly and superficially with meaningless talk. Give true, heartfelt thanks with submission and obedience to His commands that conveys your love for Him. "Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth" (1 John 3:18).
Prayer Subjects: Pray that I would always be grateful for the gift of Grace. Pray that I would never take it for granted, but also that I would never forget about it and doubt God's power. Pray for a consistent yearning to love and honor God, by repenting of my sins and by serving and obeying Him.
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John 10:28
Today’s verse is a wonderful promise from the Lord Jesus Himself that the believer’s salvation is forever secure in Him. Furthermore, the first three words of Romans 8:28, “And we know,” express the absolute certainty you can have, verified by the Holy Spirit, that you will never lose your salvation.
Based on divinely revealed authority, the apostle Paul asserts to the Roman church and to us that, as Christians, we can know beyond all doubt that we are secure in God’s hands. As you walk with Him, He will display His glory in your salvation and work out everything in your sanctification for your ultimate blessing.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 266). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: God is omnipotent and perfect and faithful. He has power to always keep His promises, so we can have faith and trust Him, without anxiety to always care for us (Rom 4:20-21; 1 Pet 5:7). If we have truly repented and given ourselves over to Christ, then we can have full assurance of salvation. This assurance does not depend on our abilities, but instead our security is found in the ability of the Great Shepherd, Christ, to defend and protect His flock. God, the creator is greater than all, so no one can take away those whom God chooses to keep (John 10:29).
Applications: Give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life. Give thanks that He is omnipotent and faithful, so that we can have peace of mind, secure in our salvation. But do not just give thanks shallowly and superficially with meaningless talk. Give true, heartfelt thanks with submission and obedience to His commands that conveys your love for Him. "Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth" (1 John 3:18).
Prayer Subjects: Pray that I would always be grateful for the gift of Grace. Pray that I would never take it for granted, but also that I would never forget about it and doubt God's power. Pray for a consistent yearning to love and honor God, by repenting of my sins and by serving and obeying Him.
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