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In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "secured" often relates to the assurance and protection provided by God to His people. This security is both spiritual and, at times, physical, reflecting God's covenantal promises and His faithfulness to those who trust in Him.
Divine Protection and AssuranceThe Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as a protector and provider, ensuring the safety and security of His followers. In
Psalm 91:1-2 , it is written, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" This passage highlights the security found in God's presence, portraying Him as a refuge and fortress for believers.
Spiritual Security in ChristThe New Testament further develops the theme of security through the work of Jesus Christ. Believers are assured of their salvation and eternal life, secured by their faith in Him. In
John 10:28-29 , Jesus declares, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This passage underscores the eternal security of believers, emphasizing the power and sovereignty of God in safeguarding their salvation.
The Role of FaithFaith is a critical component in experiencing the security offered by God.
Hebrews 11:1 states, "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This assurance is a form of spiritual security, rooted in the promises of God and the believer's trust in His faithfulness.
Security in God's PromisesThroughout Scripture, God's promises serve as a foundation for the believer's security. In
Romans 8:38-39 , the Apostle Paul writes, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This passage affirms that nothing can sever the bond between God and His people, providing profound security in His unchanging love.
Physical Security and ProvisionWhile spiritual security is paramount, the Bible also addresses physical security and provision. In
Matthew 6:31-33 , Jesus instructs, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans strive after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, Jesus reassures His followers of God's provision for their physical needs, encouraging them to prioritize their relationship with Him.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of being "secured" encompasses both spiritual and physical dimensions, rooted in God's promises and the believer's faith. Through His protection, provision, and the assurance of salvation, God offers a profound sense of security to those who trust in Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Secure.
Greek
2819. kleros -- a lot... klao (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose; a die (for
drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so
secured); by extension
...1463. egkomboomai -- to put on oneself (as a garment)
... 1463 (from1722 , " the condition" and , "a roll, band, girth") -- properly, the
condition in which someone issecured (literally, "tucked up"); figuratively...
Strong's Hebrew
8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve... 2), preserve (5), preserved (3), preserves (6), protect (4), protects (1), regard
(3), regards (2), remains (1), reserved (1),
secured (1), sentries (1), spare
...4672. matsa -- to attain to, find
... 2), meet (2), met (3), overtake (2), overtook (1), pleases* (1), possessed (1),
present (15), reached (3), reaped (1), requires (1),secured (1), seeking (1...
Library
The Tradition of the ApostlesSecured by Other Excellent...
... SECT. VI. The tradition of the apostlessecured by other excellent instructions;
I. The tradition of the apostlessecured by other excellent instructions; II....
Friendship of God; HowSecured.
... Book I. Chapter XXVI."Friendship of God; HowSecured. To this Peter answered:
"I am exceedingly delighted, O Clement, that I commit...
Then Manes, after Silence had BeenSecured among All...
... 47 Then Manes, after silence had beensecured among all? Then Manes,
after silence had beensecured among all, thus began his...
The BlessingSecured
... V. THE BLESSINGSECURED. "Be filled with the Spirit.""Ephesians, 5:18.
I may have some air, a little air, in my lungs, but not...
However, the Governors of Tiberias Took Care to have their City...
... Section 62. However, the governors of Tiberias took care to have their
citysecured with walls? 62. However, the governors of...
How Hezekiah was Sick, and Ready to Die; and How God Bestowed Upon...
... CHAPTER 2. How Hezekiah Was Sick, And Ready To Die; And How God Bestowed Upon Him
Fifteen Years Longer Life, [AndSecured That Promise] By The Going Back Of...
Of the Fact that Devils Cannot Prevail at all against Men Unless...
... Chapter XIX. Of the fact that devils cannot prevail at all against men
unless they have firstsecured possession of their minds....
Introduction.
... Butler sought nothing for himself, his simplicity of character, real worth, and
rare intellectual power,secured him friends, and the love of two of them...
Christian Missions in Benares.
... Hesecured a house for himself at Raj Ghat, the northern boundary of the city, with
a crowded population around him, and there till his death he lived with his...
Lost Earnings
... Looking round my audiences I can with fitness use these figures, and apply the idea
to many who, after tears and agonies of heart,secured the Salvation of...
Thesaurus
Secured (11 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Secured (11 Occurrences).
... Matthew 27:66 And they went and
secured the sepulchre, having sealed the stone, with the watch besides.
...Citizenship (4 Occurrences)
... sum of money (Acts 22:28). This "freedom"secured privileges equal to those
enjoyed by natives of Rome. Among the most notable of...
Maccabaeus
... was subsequently besieged and hard pressed by Lysias and the young king Antiochus
Eupator in 163 BC; but quarrels among the Syrian generalssecured relief and...
Demetrius (3 Occurrences)
... He landed in Cilicia with Cretan mercenaries andsecured the support of
all Syria with the exception of Judea (1 Maccabees 10:67)....
Papyrus (4 Occurrences)
... The bulk of this collection passed into the hands of Archduke Rainer at Vienna,
minor portions of it beingsecured by the museums of Paris, London, Oxford and...
Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... There are many passages in the New Testament which represent Christ's sufferings
under the idea of a ransom or price, and the result therebysecured is a...
Rabbah (14 Occurrences)
... This may mean that he hadsecured control of the water supply.... Among the booty
secured was the crown of Melcom, the god of the Ammonites....
Esau (89 Occurrences)
... Though Esau had so recklessly disposed of his birthright, he afterward would have
secured from Isaac the blessing that appertained, had not the cunning of...
Menelaus
... 171 BC), who had supplanted Onias, with contributions to the king of Syria, Antiochus
Epiphanes, and by outbidding Jason in presents hesecured the office of...
Macedonia (23 Occurrences)
... into a single nation, won by force and fraud the important positions of Amphipolis,
Pydna, Potidaea, Olynthus, Abdera and Maronea, andsecured a plentiful...
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