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Preservation

Saints
of the

God's people, whom He chose in Christ before the foundation of the world (Eph.
1:4) are "sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Christ Jesus, and called,"

(Jude 1) and this calling is by the Holy Spirit. Hence, all three persons in the Godhead
are equally involved in the eternal security of the saints.

Overlapping Protection

In order for a child of God to be eternally lost,

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy
Ghost would all have to be defeated in their pur-
pose and in their individual office-works! The

elect were foreknown, chosen in Christ, and predestinated. In consequence of this,
and because of the fact that God will do all His pleasure, they will all ultimately be

called, justified and glorified. (Isaiah 46:10-11 & Romans 8:29-30)

There can be no doubt as to their complete and total safety in Christ.
Perfect Unity and Agreement

All the purposes, counsels, and decrees of God are firmly united in securing their

ultimate preservation and deliverance. Through the grace that is given unto them

"the righteous also shall hold on his way" (Job 17:9). Christ possesses power
over all flesh, and will consequently give eternal life to all that the Father gave
Him. (John 17:2) He says, "I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never

perish." Not only that, but He goes further and declares that no man shall pluck

them out of His hand or the Father's. (John 10:28-29)