JEFF TURNER
Romans 8 assures Christians that nothing can ever separate them from the love of God, a truth that brings great comfort. However, Jude 21 tells believers to “keep yourselves in the love of God,” which may seem to present a conflict. These passages, though, address different aspects of the Christian life.
Romans 8 speaks about the security of salvation. Once a person is saved, nothing can remove them from God’s love. Jude, on the other hand, is speaking to those who are already secure in Christ. He is urging believers to remain in a place where they can experience the blessings that come through living faithfully. Jude even encourages them to “build yourselves up in your most holy faith” Jude 20 points to growing in biblical truth and obedience.
The call is not about earning salvation but about living in a way that allows the love of God to be fully experienced.
If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
John 15:10
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