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What does the Bible teach about the security of true believers?

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The Bible teaches that true believers are secure in Christ as their salvation is accomplished by His work, and they are preserved by God's power.

The security of true believers is firmly established in Scripture. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is not through our works but a gift of God, meaning that once a person is truly converted, their salvation is secure because it rests entirely on Christ's finished work. The sermon underscores that Christ came to destroy the works of the devil on the cross, ensuring that all whom God has elected for salvation will persevere in faith. True believers will experience the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, assuring them of their salvation and leading them to actively respond in faith. This security does not promote complacency but encourages a deeper reliance on Christ and a sincere examination of one's faith.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 11:21-22, 1 Peter 1:4-5

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