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How do we know salvation is secure?

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Salvation is secure because Christ keeps His people, as highlighted in John 17:12, where He affirms that none are lost except the son of perdition.

The security of salvation is a significant doctrine in Reformed theology, as evidenced in John 17:12, where Jesus proclaims, 'Those that thou gavest me, I have kept, and none of them is lost.' This highlights the idea that our salvation is not contingent on human effort, but rather on Christ's intercessory work and power. The doctrine of perseverance, often summarized by the phrase 'once saved, always saved,' hinges on the belief that true believers will ultimately be preserved by the sovereign hand of God. As the high priest intercedes, He ensures that every soul entrusted to Him remains secure. This assurance is reinforced by Romans 8:28-30, which denotes that all who are predestined are called, justified, and glorified—a complete divine sequence that guarantees the security of salvation.
Scripture References: John 17:12, Romans 8:28-30, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 2:19, Genesis 41, John 5:24, Jeremiah 23:6, Ephesians 1:4-5, Psalm 33:9

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