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· 5 viewsGuaranteed safety, whether natural or spiritual, from danger or loss. Scripture stresses that ultimate security is to be found only in God himself.
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The security of Israel
The security of Israel
Their security was found in God himself
Their security was found in God himself
27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!’
See also Dt 33:26; Dt 33:28–29; Ezr 8:21–23; Je 31:10–11
They were secure from danger and loss
They were secure from danger and loss
17 no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.
See also Eze 34:27–28
Their security was conditional upon obedience
Their security was conditional upon obedience
Exodus 19:5 (NIV)
5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
See also Dt 28:1–6; Dt 28:15–19
The security of believers is guaranteed
The security of believers is guaranteed
By the everlasting covenant
By the everlasting covenant
5 “If my house were not right with God, surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part; surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire.
See also Ro 8:29–30
In spiritual security in Jesus Christ
In spiritual security in Jesus Christ
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will 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.
See also Jn 17:12; Jn 17:15; Ro 8:35–39; Php 1:6; Heb 7:25
In the provision of needs
In the provision of needs
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
See also Ps 23:1; Ps 23:4; Php 4:19; Heb 13:5–6; Ps 118:6–7
In safety from danger
In safety from danger
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
See also Ps 91:1–15; Ps 121:3–5; Jud 24–25
In a sure hope
In a sure hope
12 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.
See also Job 19:25–27; Heb 6:19; 1 Pe 1:3–5
In prophecies of security
In prophecies of security
Is 2:4; Is 11:6–9; Is 65:21–25; Mic 4:3–4; Re 21:4
Provision for the security of human beings
Provision for the security of human beings
Protection for the weak
Protection for the weak
Ru 2:8–9; 1 Sa 11:1–6; 1 Sa 22:22–23; Ezr 6:6–7; Pr 3:29; Ac 23:10; Ac 23:23–24; Ro 13:3
Financial pledges
Financial pledges
Pr 6:1–5; Pr 11:15; Pr 17:18; Pr 22:26–27; Lk 10:35; Phm 17–19
Pastoral protection
Pastoral protection
Jn 21:16; Ac 20:28; Php 2:19–20; 1 Pe 5:1–2
False security
False security
In Israel
In Israel
21 I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, ‘I will not listen!’ This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me.
See also Is 28:17–18; Is 29:13–15; Da 11:21–24; Am 6:1; Lk 3:8; Jn 8:33
In the church
In the church
17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
See also Re 2:4; Re 2:14; Re 2:20; Re 3:1–2
In professing Christians
In professing Christians
12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!
See also Mt 7:21–23; Mt 22:11–12; Mt 25:41–46; Lk 18:9; Heb 10:26–27; 2 Pe 2:21–22; 1 Jn 1:8–10; Jud 4
In the world
In the world
3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
See also Jdg 8:11; Jdg 18:7; 1 Sa 24:3–4; Job 12:6; Job 18:14; Job 31:24; Pr 27:24; Zec 1:15; Lk 17:26–28; 1 Ti 6:17