Sanctified, Preserved & Called
" To them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: mercy unto you, and peace, and love be multiplied." —Jude, vss. 1, 2 [KJV] One frequently meets with poor trembling souls, just enlightened by the Spirit to see their misery, feel their wretchedness as sinners, and who flee to Christ for hope; yet their poor hearts are greatly distressed with fear, lest they should not be sanctified, but perish in their sins, and so never obtain the end of their faith, the salvation of their souls. But that is impossible. They do not at present see the glorious order of the covenant; nor consider the certain security of all who are effectually called by the word and Spirit to the knowledge of Christ. For this is a consequence of their being sanctified, separated or set apart by God the Father, as the objects of His everlasting love. As God loves them as His jewels, He is careful to preserve them. He well knew and clearly foresaw the mis