What Is Eternal Security?
The Baptism of Christ, 1474-1475, Verrocchio assisted by Leonardo da Vinci (Uffizi, Florence) (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Eternal security is the biblical doctrine stating that authentic Christians permanently possess everlasting life based solely on the gift of salvation given by God . 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 redempt