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InTouch Early Light Devotional Friday November 12, 2004 Reasons for Believing in Eternal Security COLOSSIANS 1:13-14 Yesterday we learned that our salvation is secure because 1) God elected us, 2) Christ's work of salvation is complete, and 3) it is not by our effort, but by grace. Scripture gives us several other reasons. Reason #4-The Nature of Salvation. Our redemption is a gift from God. (John 3:16) In addition, all the work is God's doing: He forgives, He delivers, and He brings us home to heaven. (2 Timothy 4:18) His work is everlasting. Reason #5-The Promises of God. Our Father promises that the life He gives us is eternal and that no one can take us from Him. (John 10:28). He also vows that He has begun a good work in us-spiritual transformation into Christ's likeness-and He will complete it. (Philippians 1:6) Reason #6-Our Union with Christ. When God adopts us as His children, we are born of Him and placed in union with Christ. (John 1:12-13) Jesus Himself has declared He will never leave us nor forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) He will even seat us in the heavenlies with Him. (Ephesians 2:6) Reason #7-The Eternal Work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God sealed us at salvation, and His work lasts forever. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Through Him, the Father has promised that we are eternally secure. The presence of the Spirit permanently marks us as one of God's children. Are you convinced yet of the permanency of your position? The Father has adopted you, the Son has united with you and the Spirit has sealed you as God's child. We belong to our Triune God forever. Hallelujah! * * * Prayer Team Join the In Touch Ministries Impact Prayer Team and receive your free Personal Battle Planner devotional and prayer journal. http://www.intouch.org/prayerteam/index_38205069.html Free Online Study Take this free four-lesson study modeled after Dr. Stanley's latest series, America at the Crossroads. http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/studies/AATC_39235013.html >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
