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The Unsaved Christian

December 15, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, false assurance, what must I do to be saved?

The title of my blog is the title of a book by Dean Inserra. The subtitle helps explain what he means in the title: “Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel.” I have often said that most Evangelicals need evangelizing (see here, for example). So, I agree in principle with Inserra. However, there is a major

November 30, 2020

Where Does Assurance of Eternal Salvation Come From?

Assurance

What are we expected to believe to be saved? How can we be assured of our salvation? Bob and Shawn's discussion today centers around a listener who struggles with her faith. We hope you find encouragement in today's broadcast.

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Two Motivations for Ministry: A Lesson from Anthony Norris Groves

November 10, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Anthony Norris Groves, Assurance, Missions

There are two very different motivations for ministry. The first motivation begins in doubt, and the second begins in assurance. That was the experience of Anthony Norris Groves, one of the first “Plymouth Brethren,” and often called “the father of faith missions.” In his interesting biography, Robert Dann notes how Groves went through both kinds

October 29, 2020

Who or What is the “Inner Man”? and Can We Lose Our Faith?

Assurance, Faith, Holy Spirit, New Man

What is the distinction between the "Inner Man" and the Holy Spirit? Bob and Shawn discuss how the Spirit can empower us. Plus, what does it mean to lose your faith? Does that mean you're not really saved? Of course not! Bob and Shawn explain faith, eternal security, and assurance.

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October 15, 2020

Is Assurance Essential to Being Saved & Are There Different Kinds of Faith?

Assurance, Object of Saving Faith

Today, Bob and Shawn tackle a subject that concerns many believers. Is assurance an essential part of saving faith? Listen to their excellent discussion as they encourage you on how you can have assurance of everlasting life.

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Free Grace and Works Salvation

October 15, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, believing in Jesus, Eternal Security, promise of life, works salvation

The other day Shawn and I received the following email from BP who listens to our daily podcast: You said, “Well it is funny because I know some people in Free Grace circles who would say, ‘I know for sure I have everlasting life. It is simply by faith in Christ apart from works. I

September 24, 2020

What is the Role of Good Works?

1 John 2:3-5, Assurance, Eph 2:10

According to Ephesians 2, we have been prepared to do good works, corporately. What would our motivation for good works be if we thought we need to do them to retain our salvation or to prove our salvation? Because of the assurance of our salvation, we can confidently live a successful Christian life. Listen to Bob and Shawn's excellent discussion today.

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September 8, 2020

Do We Need to “Hold On” to Eternal Life?

1 Cor 15:2, 1 Tim 6:12;17, Assurance, Doubt, temptation, Unbelief

Can you have doubt about salvation without it being labelled as "unbelief"? Bob and Shawn answer this great question in today's broadcast. Plus, what's the difference between holding on to assurance and holding on to eternal life? What does the Bible say we are to "hold on" to?

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Is Salvation a Gift or a Bargain? An Illustration from Steven Hein

September 4, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Assurance, eternal life, gift, lutheran, Works

I like Steven Hein’s analogy for two ways of presenting salvation. He compares it to the difference between receiving a diamond as a gift vs. purchasing it yourself for a bargain: What is the difference between receiving the largest, most valuable diamond in the world as a free gift—and getting it for a penny? If

Assured of the Promises

July 20, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Assurance, Doubt, promises

I was talking to a Presbyterian gentleman—a fellow admirer of Gordon Clark and John Robbins—about how Calvinists understood the nature of faith. When I asked his opinion as to whether they thought that assurance was of the essence of saving faith, he said they clearly did. “After all, when Jesus promised, ‘I go and prepare