The security of the believer, is directed at those who are genuinely "born-again".
The phrase “born again” more literally means “born from above.” For example, just as your mother gave [b]physical[/b] birth to you, if you want to have eternal life in heaven with God, you need His Holy Spirit to give you a [b]spiritual[/b] birth. A new life in Christ, made possible by the [b]work of Christ[/b] on the cross, when He paid for our sins. [b]WITHOUT[/b] Christ, our spirit [b]remains[/b] dead and lost/seperated from God... [u]forever[/u]. In other words, we cannot drag our sins into a holy heaven.
This is the moment of conversion, when you choose to turn away from your old life of sin and being spiritually dead... to turning/committing your life to Christ, as your personal Savior.
As you become spiritually alive through Christ...when He forgives you of your sins...., you are then [b]spiritually marked[/b] by God, as His own. (Ephesians 1:14). That is, He places His Holy Spirit to dwell in you, as a sign and testimony that you have committed your life to Christ and wish to live according to His Word. You are now part of His heavenly family.
The security of the believer is based on five pillars: the plan, God's power, payment, provision, and the practice of God.
First, the scripture states that it is God’s plan, to keep His own [b]safe[/b] from the damnation that SIN placed on us all. In John 6:39, Jesus says, “I will never turn away [b]anyone[/b] who comes to Me, because I have come down from heaven to do the will of Him who sent me. He who sent me, wants me to do this, that I should not lose any of these that have come to Me, but that I should raise them all to eternal life on the last day."
Jesus also speaks of His "keeping power" in John 17:11, asking the Father to “Keep through thine own name, those whom thou hast given Me.” Do not mistake that to mean that only certain ones were given to Jesus. John 3:16 clearly states that [b]any[/b] and [b]all[/b] who come to Jesus to be saved, shall be saved.
Second, God has the power required to [b]keep[/b] His saints. We say God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and everywhere present, but do we ponder the implication of these facts? In Jude 24, we are told [b]God is “able to keep you[/b] and to present you [b]faultless[/b] before the presence of His glory, with exceeding joy.”
1 Peter 1:5 refers to being “kept by the power of God.” This is one of my favorite verses; it speaks of [b]His keeping us[/b], [u]until the time when we are in His presence[/u].
In John 10:28-29, the term “no man”, means [b]no person, principality, or powers[/b] can pluck you out of God’s hand.
Third, God is free to keep His saints secure, because Jesus’ sacrifice [b][c=BF0000]fully paid for all our sins.[/c][/b]
Some ask, “What about my sins after I got saved?” If Jesus’ death failed to pay for all future sins, then His shed blood was not sufficient, and you would then need to either crucify Jesus again, or find another sin payment. There [b]is no other payment[/b]. See Romans 6:9 or 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
Fourth, God provided believers with everything they need, to be kept safe. Ephesians 4:30 says, “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are [b]sealed[/b] unto the day of redemption.” When we sin after salvation, God has provided us with a lawyer, a Holy Advocate, to plead our case. His name is Jesus. 1 John 2:2 says, “And he (Jesus) is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” Remember, the context is about sin AFTER receiving salvation, in this passage. Not before.
Fifth, is the practice of God. Those who truly belong to Christ, are kept safe, but they are treated for who they are... God’s child. Hebrews 12:6 says, “For whom the Lord loveth, He chasteneth/disciplines, and scourgeth every son whom he receives.” See also 1 Corinthians 11:31-32. This passage tells us that a loving father, especially God, takes an active role in the growth of their child (Ephesians 6:4). God purposefully corrects us when we make mistakes and places us in situations that we can use for spiritual development.
There are many forms of his chastening. They are all implemented with love and mercy, to assure us that [b]we belong to Him.[/b]
There are many other passages I could go to; there are words such as “everlasting,” “eternal,” “whosoever,” etc. They mean what they say. They are not a lie [b]Whosoever[/b] believes in Jesus and repents of their sins, shall be saved. Very clearly stated in John 3:16 and 17.
To trust that our security is in the Lord, is to believe that the Lord is able to provide all our needs, and preserves our love relationship with Him and our salvation, forever.
[b][c=BF0000]Now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:1. Jesus said don't delay that decision.[/c][/b]
This is the moment of conversion, when you choose to turn away from your old life of sin and being spiritually dead... to turning/committing your life to Christ, as your personal Savior.
As you become spiritually alive through Christ...when He forgives you of your sins...., you are then [b]spiritually marked[/b] by God, as His own. (Ephesians 1:14). That is, He places His Holy Spirit to dwell in you, as a sign and testimony that you have committed your life to Christ and wish to live according to His Word. You are now part of His heavenly family.
The security of the believer is based on five pillars: the plan, God's power, payment, provision, and the practice of God.
First, the scripture states that it is God’s plan, to keep His own [b]safe[/b] from the damnation that SIN placed on us all. In John 6:39, Jesus says, “I will never turn away [b]anyone[/b] who comes to Me, because I have come down from heaven to do the will of Him who sent me. He who sent me, wants me to do this, that I should not lose any of these that have come to Me, but that I should raise them all to eternal life on the last day."
Jesus also speaks of His "keeping power" in John 17:11, asking the Father to “Keep through thine own name, those whom thou hast given Me.” Do not mistake that to mean that only certain ones were given to Jesus. John 3:16 clearly states that [b]any[/b] and [b]all[/b] who come to Jesus to be saved, shall be saved.
Second, God has the power required to [b]keep[/b] His saints. We say God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and everywhere present, but do we ponder the implication of these facts? In Jude 24, we are told [b]God is “able to keep you[/b] and to present you [b]faultless[/b] before the presence of His glory, with exceeding joy.”
1 Peter 1:5 refers to being “kept by the power of God.” This is one of my favorite verses; it speaks of [b]His keeping us[/b], [u]until the time when we are in His presence[/u].
In John 10:28-29, the term “no man”, means [b]no person, principality, or powers[/b] can pluck you out of God’s hand.
Third, God is free to keep His saints secure, because Jesus’ sacrifice [b][c=BF0000]fully paid for all our sins.[/c][/b]
Some ask, “What about my sins after I got saved?” If Jesus’ death failed to pay for all future sins, then His shed blood was not sufficient, and you would then need to either crucify Jesus again, or find another sin payment. There [b]is no other payment[/b]. See Romans 6:9 or 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
Fourth, God provided believers with everything they need, to be kept safe. Ephesians 4:30 says, “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are [b]sealed[/b] unto the day of redemption.” When we sin after salvation, God has provided us with a lawyer, a Holy Advocate, to plead our case. His name is Jesus. 1 John 2:2 says, “And he (Jesus) is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” Remember, the context is about sin AFTER receiving salvation, in this passage. Not before.
Fifth, is the practice of God. Those who truly belong to Christ, are kept safe, but they are treated for who they are... God’s child. Hebrews 12:6 says, “For whom the Lord loveth, He chasteneth/disciplines, and scourgeth every son whom he receives.” See also 1 Corinthians 11:31-32. This passage tells us that a loving father, especially God, takes an active role in the growth of their child (Ephesians 6:4). God purposefully corrects us when we make mistakes and places us in situations that we can use for spiritual development.
There are many forms of his chastening. They are all implemented with love and mercy, to assure us that [b]we belong to Him.[/b]
There are many other passages I could go to; there are words such as “everlasting,” “eternal,” “whosoever,” etc. They mean what they say. They are not a lie [b]Whosoever[/b] believes in Jesus and repents of their sins, shall be saved. Very clearly stated in John 3:16 and 17.
To trust that our security is in the Lord, is to believe that the Lord is able to provide all our needs, and preserves our love relationship with Him and our salvation, forever.
[b][c=BF0000]Now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:1. Jesus said don't delay that decision.[/c][/b]
