We know God's power keeps us saved because Scripture affirms that it is God's sovereign will that ensures believers are safe in Him.
The assurance of salvation through God’s power is heavily rooted in the teachings found within Scripture. According to 1 Peter 1:5, believers are kept by the power of God, not by their own ability to maintain their salvation. This reflects the core of sovereign grace theology, which supports the doctrine that salvation is entirely the work of God.
The testimonies of biblical figures highlight humanity’s innate weakness and the necessity of divine assistance. Even the strongest believers, like Noah and David, displayed moral failures that underscore dependence on God rather than self-reliance. Holy Scripture reiterates this truth, with declarations depicting humanity’s innate incapacity to self-keep: 'Having no might,' and 'Weak through the flesh.' These affirmations collectively reveal that it is not by our strength that we stand, but by God's unfailing power that secures and sustains us into eternal life.
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