The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 8:38-39, ”For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities,

nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other

created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:28 is the verse that is generally quoted with respect to the assurance of salvation;

however, the verses above are an enlargement on verse 28. This is iron-clad assurance! He

even allows that he might have omitted naming some foe that would deny us this assurance,

so he adds, “…nor any other created thing.” In sum, “once saved, always saved” is his message!

I might also add that the Greek word for “saved” (???? sodzo) also translates “keeps.” Thus,

we have full and complete irrefutable assurance that His salvation is forever!

We love you with an undying love,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas