Assurance – Page 6 – Grace Evangelical Society

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June 14, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 2 Tim 2:13, Assurance, eternal life, evangelism, John 11:25-26

Introduction A friend recently asked me a question related to evangelism. How can we determine that someone has believed the saving message when we present the message of eternal life? In many cases when churches or missionaries give a gospel presentation, there is a desire to confirm that people were saved. Because of this desire,

Must Assurance of Salvation Be Based on Jesus’ Promise?

June 8, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, evangelism

M. H. asks a great question: I recently viewed a couple of your blogs where you talked about how someone only needs to believe in Jesus to be saved, including eternal security. If someone believes that they cannot lose their salvation (will never perish, will never be condemned, etc.), is that considered true belief if

Will Few or Many Be Saved?

June 7, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Assurance, easy believism, Grace, Luke 13:23

In Luke 13:23, the Lord is asked if few will be saved. In that context, the Lord is talking about salvation as it pertains to the Nation of Israel. But the question is often asked in a much broader sense. Will most people in the world be a part of the kingdom of God, or

Blessed Assurance, and the GES Conference

June 5, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Assurance, Fear, John 5:24, joy

Many churchgoers (and all church-going Southern Baptists!) know the hymn “Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Crosby. As its title indicates, the hymn speaks of the believer’s wonderful certainty of spending eternity with the Lord in His coming kingdom. Assurance means we know we have eternal life. All would agree, however, that most people attending church today

May 19, 2023

Have I Sinned Beyond Hope? Am I a Reprobate?

Assurance, Atone for Sins, Balance Sheet, Grace, John 3:16, Reprobate, Rom 1, Savable, Thinking, Unforgivable

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question from a listener who sounds like he has lost hope. He thinks maybe he has sinned too much for God’s grace. Do you know someone who is struggling this way? Well, David and Bob have a great answer for

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May 18, 2023

Is Belief in Eternal Security Essential To Justification? What Should I Do Now If I Have Lost Assurance and Peace About Eternal Salvation? Also: Why Does Scripture Repeatedly Tell Us to Not Fear, But Yet It Tells Us to Fear God?

1 Tim 1:16, Assurance, Eternal Security, Faith, Fear, fear of God, John 3:16, John 4:10, Reverence

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are entertaining listeners’ questions about eternal security, assurance, fear and peace. If you wonder about these, or if you have a friend who is struggling, you will definitely benefit from this episode. They will also explain the difference between “good fear” and “harmful

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May 2, 2023

What About Assurance? Is it Necessary to Believe in Assurance or Eternal Security to Receive Eternal Salvation?

4 Soils, Assurance, Believe in Gift, Believe in Giver, Eternal Security, Evangelism Explosion, hypostatic union, John 3:16, John 4:10

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about the essence of saving faith. Is it necessary to be assured of everlasting life in order to receive everlasting life? “Free grace theology” at large is divided on this question. Bob and Philippe will offer their thoughts about

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They Are Believers, but Are They Saved?

April 18, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, saving faith

Frank says, The more I read the Bible and then read comments by those who write commentaries, the more confusion results. It is no wonder there are cults. I think the church starts cults because one day, you are saved by believing. The next day, you are saved by believing and working. I know many

April 12, 2023

Will Believers Be Judged for Sins We’ve Confessed? Also, Is Believing in Jesus a Work?

2 Cor 5:9-10, Assurance, belief, Heb 11:1, John 5:39-40, John 6:28-29, Judgment Seat, Remembers, Sins, TULIP, Works

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering questions about the Judgment Seat of Christ and about the essence of believing in Jesus. What is The Judgment Seat of Christ for? What will Christ be judging? Also, can believing in Jesus be called a work? What is the “obedience

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If Christian Leaders Aren’t Sure, How Can Regular Peeps Be Sure?

April 11, 2023 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Assurance, lack of assurance

For years I’ve watched Newsmax for a few minutes each morning before leaving for work. Suddenly, it’s off our cable provider. This morning I was watching Fox News. Brian Kilmeade was interviewing Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. It was a Good Friday interview. The ending of the interview struck me. Kilmeade asked Cardinal Dolan