How do we know that God preserves us?

The concept of preservation in the context of salvation emphasizes that once sanctified, believers are kept safe in Jesus Christ. Jude 1 tells us that those who are chosen and set apart by God are also 'preserved in Jesus Christ'. This preservation is not dependent on personal strength or moral perfection but is rooted in the finished work of Christ. Just as fruit needs to be preserved to avoid decay, believers require the sustaining grace of God to maintain their salvation. This assurance is foundational to the Reformed understanding of salvation, which holds that God will not lose any of His elect whom He has called, justified, and sanctified.