Believers are preserved in Christ because they are sanctified by God the Father and kept by the Lord Jesus Christ.
The assurance of being preserved in Christ comes from the truths outlined in Jude's letter, which declares that the recipients are sanctified by God the Father and kept in Jesus Christ. This preservation is not based on the believer's performance but on God's sovereign grace and the finished work of Christ. Scripture reassures us that those who are truly called and justified will be glorified (Romans 8:28-30). This means that despite the challenges and trials faced, believers can find comfort in knowing that they are held securely in Christ's love and power, emphasizing the divine initiative in salvation and the believer's ongoing reliance on God's grace.
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