Topical Encyclopedia Assurance of continuance in grace is a profound privilege granted to the saints, rooted in the promises of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. This assurance is not based on human merit but on the steadfast nature of God's covenant and the transformative power of His grace.Biblical Foundation The assurance of continuance in grace is firmly established in Scripture. In Philippians 1:6, the Apostle Paul expresses confidence in God's faithfulness: "being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus" . This verse underscores the belief that the work of grace initiated by God in the believer's life will be brought to completion by Him. Similarly, in Romans 8:38-39, Paul declares the inseparable nature of the believer's relationship with Christ: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" . This passage assures believers that no external force can sever their union with Christ, affirming the security of their salvation. Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in providing assurance to the saints. Ephesians 1:13-14 describes the Holy Spirit as a seal and a guarantee: "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory" . The sealing of the Holy Spirit serves as a divine assurance of the believer's eternal inheritance and the continuance of grace in their lives. Perseverance and Faith The assurance of continuance in grace is also linked to the perseverance of the saints. Hebrews 10:23 exhorts believers to "hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful" . This call to perseverance is grounded in the faithfulness of God, who empowers believers to remain steadfast in their faith. Moreover, 1 Peter 1:5 speaks of believers "who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time" . This verse highlights the protective power of God, which sustains the believer's faith and ensures their perseverance until the end. Divine Promises and Covenant Faithfulness The assurance of continuance in grace is ultimately anchored in the divine promises and covenant faithfulness of God. In John 10:28-29, Jesus assures His followers: "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand" . This promise of eternal security is a testament to the unbreakable covenant between God and His people. The assurance of continuance in grace is a profound comfort to the saints, affirming that their salvation is secure in the hands of a faithful and sovereign God. Through the promises of Scripture, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the covenantal faithfulness of God, believers are privileged to rest in the certainty of their ongoing relationship with Him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Philippians 1:6Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Comforts Belonging to Mourners The Spiced Wine of My Pomegranate; Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Paul's Care and Prayer for the ... Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant. Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals. Centenary Commemoration The Pharisee and the Publican A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican The Pilgrim's Progress Resources How can I have assurance of my salvation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about hope? | GotQuestions.org Assurance: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Assurance is Abundant in the Understanding of the Gospel Assurance is the Effect of Righteousness Assurance: Confident Hope in God Restores Assurance: Give Diligence to Attain To Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have by David Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have by Paul Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have of Their Election Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Crown Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Glorious Resurrection Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Kingdom Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Answers to Prayer Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Comfort in Affliction Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Continuance in Grace Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Eternal Life Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Peace With God by Christ Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Preservation Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Support in Death Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of The Unalienable Love of God Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Adoption Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Election Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Redemption Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Salvation Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Union With God and Christ Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Crown Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Glorious Resurrection Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Kingdom Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Support in Death Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Answers to Prayer Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Comfort in Affliction Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Confident Hope in God Restores Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Continuance in Grace Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Eternal Life Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Peace With God by Christ Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Preservation Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Saints Give Diligence to Attain Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Strive to Maintain Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: The Unalienable Love of God Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Their Adoption Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Their Redemption Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Their Salvation Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Union With God and Christ Related Terms Acknowledgement (3 Occurrences) |
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