Check out this scripture on eternal security:
“Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” -2 Corinthians 1:21-22
God makes us stand firm in Christ!
He sealed us with His ownership!
He guarantees what is to come (Christ returning to take us to be with Him!)
God has put down a deposit now to take ownership of us, and this is the guarantee that He will take full possession of us in the future! Just like when you buy something on “lay-by” or “lay-away”, you put down a deposit and that means you own it, even though you haven’t taken full possession of it yet. No one else can buy that item because it now belongs to you. And your deposit is your guarantee to the shop that you will return and complete the transaction to take full possession of the item. The Holy Spirit in our hearts is God’s deposit to take ownership of us, and His guarantee that ensures He will return to take full possession of us!
I’m so thankful that I don’t have to earn, keep or complete my salvation, Jesus is my salvation!
Amen such great news. In America, we have what’s called earnest money usually associated with purchasing a home. You may say you’re interested in purchasing a specific home but that is not a guarantee that someone else won’t buy that home. However, if you put earnest money down that means you fully intend to purchase that home. It’s like a down payment. It’s guarantee to others that the particular home is sold and off the market.
The Holy Ghost is our guarantee. Why is this amazing truth rejected by so many? Because of the finality of the Cross, we are unconditionally eternally saved and secure.