Eternal salvation, a concept that has puzzled and comforted Christians for centuries. The promise of eternal life, secured by faith in Christ, is a beacon of hope in a world fraught with uncertainty.
Let’s explore the unwavering faith that arises from the knowledge of our eternal salvation.
“I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him.” – 2 Timothy 1:12
Charles Spurgeon once said, “A true faith in God must be a faith that trusts God with all its concerns. It is not a faith that says, ‘I have got this far, but I don’t know what will happen next.’
No, it is a faith that says,
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.”
2 Timothy 1:12 NIV
Paul expressed this in his letter to Timothy. This assurance stems from the knowledge that our salvation is not dependent on our own strength or merit but on the unfailing power of Christ.
We can entrust our very lives to Him, secure in the knowledge that He is able to keep us until the end.
On this Charles Spurgeon wrote;
“Christ was at the everlasting council: he can tell you whether you were chosen or not; but you cannot find it out in any other way.”
Spurgeon emphasized the importance of recognizing God’s sovereignty in election and salvation and underscores the mystery of election, where God, in His infinite wisdom, chooses those who will be saved.
While we cannot comprehend the intricacies of God’s plan, we can rest assured that Christ, who was present at the council, knows the fate of every individual.
This realization should instill humility and gratitude in our hearts, as we recognize that our salvation is not a product of our own will but a gift from God.
“Faith, in the sense in which I am using the word, is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.”
C.S. Lewis offers a poignant insight into the nature of faith. He notes that faith is not a fleeting emotion but a resolute commitment to the truths we have accepted.
Lewis writes, “Faith, in the sense in which I am using the word, is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.”
Lewis’s definition highlights the importance of perseverance in our faith. While our emotions may ebb and flow, our commitment to Christ remains unwavering.
This steadfastness is rooted in the knowledge that our salvation is secure, unshaken by the whims of our hearts or the turmoil of our circumstances.
D.L. Moody left us with a powerful testimony of unwavering faith. He declared,
“I am not afraid of death; I am not afraid of life. I am not afraid of the universe. I am only afraid of not knowing the truth, that is, of not knowing God.”
Moody’s words convey a sense of unshakeable confidence that arises from an intimate knowledge of God. This fearlessness is not born of arrogance or naivety but of a deep-seated trust in the One who has secured our salvation.
As we walk through the trials of life, we can echo Moody’s sentiment, unafraid of the unknown, for we know the truth – that God is our Rock, our Refuge, and our Redeemer as Abraham, Daniel, Moses, Joshua and Paul did.
The unwavering faith that arises from the knowledge of our eternal salvation is a beacon of hope in a world fraught with uncertainty.
As we walk through the trials of life, may we hold fast to the promise of eternal salvation, secure in the knowledge that Christ is able to keep us until the end.
Why? Because the Bible tells us so. Christ tells us so. Believe Him. Everything else in this world may be a lie. But Christ Jesus is Truth and Life.
“One of the first basic items which the Lord revealed to Watchman Nee was the believers’ assurance of salvation. Throughout all of China in those days, the scriptural teaching of the assurance of salvation was seldom taught by any Christian group. Watchman Nee, however, became exceedingly clear concerning this matter and preached the gospel to Christians to help them realize that they were saved. He was able to show from the written Word that the believer can be absolutely assured of his salvation. He would help the doubtful to take a Bible verse like John 3:16 and digest it until it became a definite word to them that they could never perish. He also pointed out to them that the Spirit of God dwells in them and witnesses with their spirit that they are God’s children (Rom. 8:16)”
References:
(1) Spurgeon, C. H. (1855). Sermon
(2) Nee, W. (1962). The Normal Christian Life
(3) Lewis, C. S. (1952). Mere Christianity
(4) Moody, D. L. (1895). The Gospel Awakening
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