Security Has No Limits
He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him.
Hebrews 7:25
The extent of your security as a believer is as limitless as its certainty is absolute. In fact, the expression “to the uttermost” in today’s verse literally means “completely,” or “forever.” The security of salvation is utterly comprehensive, without qualifications or limits.
The Father’s infallible decree of security for Christians was graciously and completely carried out through the work of His Son at Calvary (see 1 John 2:1). And that security is strong enough to last throughout your entire life on earth, until you are in the presence of the Lord. The apostle Jude offers this encouraging benediction, which you can always count on: “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 268). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: The assurance of your salvation was secured once for all, by Christ at Calvary. His sacrifice and propitiation was complete. It washes away all sin from His redeemed people. It is a salvation we can have total and absolute confidence in. If we place our faith and our trust in Christ, we can count on God's redemptive grace to work in us and spiritually mature us towards sanctification through our entire lives.
Applications: Place all of your faith and trust in God. It is God's love that saved us and it is His unfailing strength which will sustain us. "Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfullness" (Lam 3:22-23). Allow the Holy Spirit to empower you and work synergistically with Him to grow you towards Christ-likeness.
Prayer Subjects: Pray that my faith and trust in God would be as complete as the security we have in God's power for our salvation. Pray that I would seek to share that security with those around me. Pray that I would not be timid, but that I would boldly proclaim the gospel "because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes" (Rom 1:16).
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Hebrews 7:25
The extent of your security as a believer is as limitless as its certainty is absolute. In fact, the expression “to the uttermost” in today’s verse literally means “completely,” or “forever.” The security of salvation is utterly comprehensive, without qualifications or limits.
The Father’s infallible decree of security for Christians was graciously and completely carried out through the work of His Son at Calvary (see 1 John 2:1). And that security is strong enough to last throughout your entire life on earth, until you are in the presence of the Lord. The apostle Jude offers this encouraging benediction, which you can always count on: “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 268). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: The assurance of your salvation was secured once for all, by Christ at Calvary. His sacrifice and propitiation was complete. It washes away all sin from His redeemed people. It is a salvation we can have total and absolute confidence in. If we place our faith and our trust in Christ, we can count on God's redemptive grace to work in us and spiritually mature us towards sanctification through our entire lives.
Applications: Place all of your faith and trust in God. It is God's love that saved us and it is His unfailing strength which will sustain us. "Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfullness" (Lam 3:22-23). Allow the Holy Spirit to empower you and work synergistically with Him to grow you towards Christ-likeness.
Prayer Subjects: Pray that my faith and trust in God would be as complete as the security we have in God's power for our salvation. Pray that I would seek to share that security with those around me. Pray that I would not be timid, but that I would boldly proclaim the gospel "because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes" (Rom 1:16).
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