Eternal Security – Page 7 – Grace Evangelical Society

Jack Deere on Suicide and Salvation

December 29, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, Jack Deere, suicide

Over the Christmas break, I finished Jack Deere’s autobiography, Even in Our Darkness. And as the title suggests, it was very dark. The book reads like a confession of all the many ways Deere felt he failed as a father, husband, and friend, not to mention as a minister. In a world where many Charismatics

Eternal Security in John’s Gospel: Nine Proofs

December 23, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, John

Does John’s Gospel teach that Jesus promised everlasting life that can never be lost? Does it teach eternal security? Is the doctrine of “once saved, always saved” true? The answers are yes, yes, and yes. How do I know? Read each of the following verses: “For God so loved the world that He gave His

Jesus Will Never Leave You

December 21, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - autobiography, Eternal Security, Even in Our Darkness, Jack Deere

I started reading through Jack Deere’s autobiography, Even in Our Darkness. His story so far has been very dark. But I think you’ll appreciate how he came to faith in Jesus: I’m not sure what prompted me, but on December 18, 1965, at 2 a.m., as I lay in bed in the dark, I asked

December 18, 2020

What is the Difference Between Eternal Security and Assurance? Capitalism: Where Does the Bible Stand on This?

Assurance, Capitalism, Eternal Security, Socialism

Did you know that someone could be eternally secure, but not remember having assurance? In today’s episode, Bob and Shawn are dealing with this very issue. They will be diving into the differences between the two concepts, how it impacts our lives, and conversations with others. The guys will also be answering some political questions

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He Who Endures Will Be Saved (Matthew 24:13)

November 17, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Eternal Security, Final Salvation, future salvation, Matthew 24:13, Perseverance of the Saints

John asks this quality question: “Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved” (Matt 24:12-13). You may have commented on these verses before, but I couldn’t find it.  It seems to support the idea of the perseverance of the saints. I’ve recently

Persuading Church People about the Promise of Everlasting Life

November 16, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Eternal Security, evangelism, saving faith, sharing the promise of everlasting life

A pastor asks a very important question: I have been extremely blessed by the ministry of GES and the clarity you all teach with. I recently held a class at my church about eternal security and assurance, and my question is, how do you converse and disciple church members who think that it’s not good

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

October 12, 2020

If There is Doubt, Can You Still Be a Believer?

Eternal Security, John 11:26, John 20:31

Did you know that if you have believed in Jesus for everlasting life, you are eternally secure in your salvation, even if you go through times of doubt in the future? Bob and Shawn discuss this important question in today’s Q&A broadcast. Plus, is corporate confession/repentance Biblical?

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August 20, 2020

J. Dwight Pentcost’s View of Eternal Salvation

Eternal Security, Journal Article – Spring 2020

Have you heard the name J. Dwight Pentacost? We continue our series on Dallas Theological Seminary’s view of eternal salvation with a discussion on J. Dwight Pentacost’s teaching during his time there. Plus what did he say about faith?

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Moses’ Indirect Proof of Eternal Security

July 17, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, Moses

“A job half done is as good as none.” Have you ever felt like a failure in your service to God? Have you ever counted the time that you wasted, thought about the things you’ve left undone, and wondered how that might affect your eternal standing with God? Moses surely felt that way. Although he