2 Corinthians 5:5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

From the moment we are truly born again, our salvation is guaranteed, providing us with an unshakeable foundation of hope and security. We cannot lose it, for it is not based on our own actions or decisions; rather, it is a gift from God that we cannot give up under any circumstances. Just as a baby can’t crawl back into the mother’s womb and be unborn, nor can a true born-again believer be unborn again! This truth reassures us that once we have received the grace of salvation through faith, it is forever ours, empowering us to live with confidence and purpose as we strive to reflect the love and light of Christ in a world that desperately needs it.

Today’s verse says that God gives His truly born-again child the earnest of the Spirit. What does that mean? The word “earnest” in Greek is defined as a guarantee or security:

arrhabōn
ar-hrab-ohn’
Of Hebrew origin [H6162]; a pledge, that is, part of the purchase money or property given in advance as security for the rest: – earnest.

Jesus purchased our redemption with His very own blood, shed on that cross at Calvary, an act of love and sacrifice that changed the course of history. It is that blood, symbolizing the ultimate price paid for humanity, that brings the forgiveness of our sins and gives security of our salvation through Him. Through His suffering, He demonstrated a commitment to us, not only reconciling us with God but also offering eternal life. This precious blood serves as a constant reminder of His grace and mercy, assuring us that no sin is too great to be forgiven for those who truly repent and believe in His name. With each drop that fell, the weight of our sins was lifted, and a new covenant of hope and renewal was established, inviting us to walk in relationship with our Creator. The moment I prayed and accepted Christ as my Saviour, I literally felt a tremendous weight lift from my shoulders.

1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

That very same purchase also has a promise attached to it. It is the promise of receiving Christ’s Holy Spirit into our lives. It is this promise that seals us until we die or are raptured!

Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

People who claim they got saved but yet their lives have never changed, are not truly born again. When a born-again believer sins, it eats him up! The convicting power of the Holy Spirit digs deep within the believer, and we feel far worse about our sin than the unbeliever. It is the Holy Spirit’s convicting power in our lives that cause us to follow Christ through our walk.

If this does not describe your walk with the Lord, check out your salvation. Reflect deeply on whether it was merely the result of satisfying someone’s church numbers, a checkbox filled out without true transformation. Did it bring about a genuine repentance of your sins, leading you to confront the weight of your sins with honesty? This kind of repentance is not a mere act; it should echo within your heart, stirring up a desire for change. When we truly repent, we open ourselves to the power of God’s grace, allowing it to guide us in a journey of renewal and a closer relationship with Him. Embrace this opportunity for a deeper understanding of faith and a more profound commitment to your spiritual journey.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Can you say that your life reflects the verses above? Many believe that you can lose your salvation. However, the verses in this post most definitely say others … that is, if you are truly born again. If you are doubting whether you got saved or not, start over … make sure! If you know that you are not saved, please follow this link and it will take you to Bible verses that will define salvation and show you how to be born again.