Little Red Book Ministry

I. The Basis for the Doctrine of Eternal Security
According to Merrill F. Unger, the doctrine of the believer’s security is based on twelve undertakings of God for His people. Four are related to the Father, four to the Son, and four to the Holy Ghost.

A. The Father’s undertakings
1. The efficacy of the perpetual prayers of the Son upon the Father
John 17:9–12, 15, 20; Hebrews 7:22–25

“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).

2. Infinite, divine power made available to save and keep
John 10:29; Romans 4:21; 8:31–39; Ephesians 1:19–21

3. God’s infinite love
Ephesians 1:4–5; Romans 5:7–10

4. God’s sovereign purpose or covenant, which is unconditional John 3:16; John 6:37

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).