AUG 31

John 10:28
Memorise John 10:28
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish…”

In yesterday’s devotional reading, we learnt about the first two points of TULIP, total depravity and unconditional election. Today’s reading will focus on the three remaining points of TULIP.

Limited atonement means salvation is only for the elect. Election alone is not enough to save us by itself. God is a holy and just God and he will not let sin go unpunished. The word “atonement” means reconciliation. In order for us to be reconciled to God, someone must pay the price for our sins (Hebrews 9:22). This points to the very heart of the gospel, that God sent His Son, the Lord Jesus, to be offered as sacrifice for our sins (John 3:16, 10:11). Although Christ’s redemptive work is sufficient to atone for all the sins of man, it was intended to save only the elect (Matthew 1:21).

Irresistible grace means God’s call to the elect is effectual and they will surely be saved (Romans 8:30). For those whom God has elected, they will according to His timing, come to salvation grace. As the elect hear the gospel, the Holy Spirit will use the Word of God to convict their hearts of sin and their need for the Saviour. The Holy Spirit will give them the faith to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour and they will be saved. The elect will never be able to resist or reject the grace of God that is given to save them.

Perseverance of the saints means the elect will never lose their salvation because God preserves them to the very end (Hebrews 7:25). The perseverance of the saints depends on the unchangeability of God’s decree of election. This means once a person is saved, he will always be saved.

Dear Teen, are you thankful for God’s great plan of salvation? God has elected some from the very beginning to be saved. He has given them the faith to believe in the gospel so that they can be saved. God has also given them the assurance that their salvation is safe and secure in His hands.

If you have not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, will you make the decision this day to accept Him? He loves you and is waiting for you.

Thought: Am I thankful to God for saving me and giving me the assurance of salvation?
Prayer: Lord, I thank Thee that once saved and I am always saved.