Security

Guaranteed safety, whether natural or spiritual, from danger or loss. Scripture stresses that ultimate security is to be found only in God himself.

The security of Israel

Their security was found in God himself

Deuteronomy 33:27 See also Deuteronomy 33:26, Deuteronomy 33:28–29; Ezra 8:21–23; Jeremiah 31:10–11

The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’

They were secure from danger and loss

Isaiah 54:17 See also Ezekiel 34:27–28

No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Their security was conditional upon obedience

Exodus 19:5 See also Deuteronomy 28:1–6, Deuteronomy 28:15–19

Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations — for the whole earth is Mine.

The security of believers is guaranteed

By the everlasting covenant

2 Samuel 23:5 See also Romans 8:29–30

Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

In spiritual security in Jesus Christ

John 10:28–29 See also John 17:12, John 17:15; Romans 8:35–39; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 7:25

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.

In the provision of needs

Matthew 6:33 See also Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:4; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:5–6; Psalm 118:6–7

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

In safety from danger

Psalm 46:1 See also Psalm 91:1–15, Psalm 121:3–5; Jude 1:24–25

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

In a sure hope

2 Timothy 1:12 See also Job 19:25–27; Hebrews 6:19; 1 Peter 1:3–5

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

In prophecies of security

Isaiah 2:4, Isaiah 11:6–9, Isaiah 65:21–25; Micah 4:3–4; Revelation 21:4

Provision for the security of human beings

Protection for the weak

Ruth 2:8–9; 1 Samuel 11:1–6, 1 Samuel 22:22–23; Ezra 6:6–7; Proverbs 3:29; Acts 23:10, Acts 23:23–24; Romans 13:3

Financial pledges

Proverbs 6:1–5, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 17:18, Proverbs 22:26–27; Luke 10:35; Philemon 1:17–19

Pastoral protection

John 21:16; Acts 20:28; Philippians 2:19–20; 1 Peter 5:1–2

False security

In Israel

Jeremiah 22:21 See also Isaiah 28:17–18, Isaiah 29:13–15; Daniel 11:21–24; Amos 6:1; Luke 3:8; John 8:33

I warned you when you were secure. You said, ‘I will not listen.’ This has been your way from youth, that you have not obeyed My voice.

In the church

Revelation 3:17 See also Revelation 2:4, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:20, Revelation 3:1–2

You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

In professing Christians

1 Corinthians 10:12 See also Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 22:11–12, Matthew 25:41–46; Luke 18:9; Hebrews 10:26–27; 2 Peter 2:21–22; 1 John 1:8–10; Jude 1:4

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

In the world

1 Thessalonians 5:3 See also Judges 8:11, Judges 18:7; 1 Samuel 24:3–4; Job 12:6, Job 18:14, Job 31:24; Proverbs 27:24; Zechariah 1:15; Luke 17:26–28; 1 Timothy 6:17

While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.