What Is Eternal Security?
The Baptism of Christ, 1474-1475, Verrocchio assisted by Leonardo da Vinci (Uffizi, Florence) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The eternal security of every believer is a fact that is—
— Initiated by God the Father …
“He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Ephesians 1:4)
— Accomplished through God the Son …
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
— Guaranteed by God the Holy Spirit …
“You also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” (Ephesians 1:13–14)