Keep
William Langerak explores the biblical concept of "keep" to explain how God preserves saints while believers persevere through obedience to His Word, demonstrating that keeping God's commandments is both our primary calling and the means of spiritual protection. The article grounds this doctrine in Scripture from Genesis through Revelation, showing how the concept of keeping applies to Old Testament saints, New Testament believers, and the broader economy of God's covenant. This practical and exegetical treatment connects the doctrine of perseverance to daily Christian living and obedience.
"Keep" is a biblical word that teaches both the preservation and perseverance of the saints. Preservation of saints is God's keeping them; perseverance of saints is their keeping God's law by His keeping them. Basically, "keep" means to exert careful attention (thus, to heed, obey, and observe), so that something precious and pure is guarded and protected from being defiled and destroyed by some evil power. And with regard to keeping, Scripture teaches six grand truths. First: Our main calling...
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