What does "no one can snatch them" reveal about eternal security? The Text in View “27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.” Key Phrase: “No One Can Snatch Them” • “Snatch” (Greek harpazō) paints the picture of a violent seizure, a forceful ripping away. • “ No one” is absolute—no person, no power, no circumstance. • The double emphasis—first Jesus’ hand, then the Father’s—forms an unbreakable grip. What It Reveals about Eternal Security • Our safety rests in the omnipotent hands of both the Son and the Father. • Eternal life is a present possession (“I give”), not a future possibility. • The protection promised is unconditional; it does not hinge on human strength or consistency. • The phrase “will never perish” partners with “no one can snatch” to assure perpetual preservation. Complementary Passages That Confirm the Promise • Romans 8:38-39 — “Neither death nor life… nor any created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God.” • Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” • 1 Peter 1:3-5 — We are “protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed.” • Ephesians 1:13-14 — The Spirit seals believers “until the redemption of the possession.” Common Objections Answered by the Verse • “What if Satan overpowers me?” — He is a created being; he falls under “no one.” • “What if I stumble badly?” — Our security is in His hand, not our grip (Psalm 37:23-24). • “Could God ever change His mind?” — The Father and Son are “one”; their purpose is immutable (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). • “Isn’t this a license to sin?” — The same voice that saves (“My sheep listen to My voice”) also leads us in obedience; true sheep follow. Why This Matters to Daily Life • Assurance fuels joyful obedience, not fearful performance. • Security in Christ frees us to confess sin honestly, knowing we remain loved. • Confidence in His grip empowers courageous witness—nothing eternal is at risk. • Resting in His promise brings peace in trials; no loss can threaten ultimate destiny. Words to Take Away The hands that fashioned the universe are the very hands that hold you. Because no one can snatch you from Him, you can walk in settled confidence, express unguarded worship, and live out fearless devotion—secure forever in the Shepherd’s unwavering grasp. |
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