Safe In God's
Hand!
"Neither height nor
depth,
nor any other created thing,
shall be able to separate us from the love
of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8: 39
It's helpful and interesting to compare how Jesus and
Paul approached the same subject in their teachings.
Jesus was a plainspoken Shepherd and Teacher
who
used metaphors and illustrations for His audience.
Paul was a theologian and rabbinic scholar who
wrote and spoke in eloquent terms. Comparing
their differences provides an expanded under
standing of a topic both addressed.
Take eternal security; Jesus addressed it describing
Himself as the Good Shepherd (John 10). His sheep
would never perish because they're secure
in His
and the Father’s hand (verses 28-29) as no one
could “snatch” them away.
Paul described a list of fifteen plus circumstances,
none
of which can separate believers from the love
of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:35-39). Jesus
and Paul taught that believers are eternally
secure, using different words.
When you go through challenging times,
read Jesus’ and Paul’s assuring words.
Then rest in the love of God in Christ.
"Let us not seek any other ground of
assurance than God’s own testimony."
John Calvin