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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

Assurance and a Past Experience

June 24, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - altar calls, Assurance, Eternal Security, John 20:31, John 6:35

Sometime short questions powerfully capture the problem many people face. This question in my email, from someone we will call David, is a perfect example: Dear Bob: When I was in my teens, I think, or a little younger, I went forward in an invitation. I do not remember quite what happened there. I went

June 12, 2020

Are Christians “Saved” or “Being Saved”?

1 Corinthians 1:18, Eternal Security, Is “Once Saved Always Saved” Biblical?

What's the difference between those who are being saved and those who are saved? Is this a salvation issue or a sanctification issue? Bob and Shawn give an excellent discussion explaining the differences in Scripture. Plus, is "once saved, always saved" Biblical? Can a true believer live in sin his whole life and still go to heaven?

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May 15, 2020

Hebrews 10:14–Perfected Forever

Eternal Security, The Why of OT Sacrifices

Jesus' sacrifice was a once-and-done offering. We do not have to repeatedly offer animal sacrifices because of what He did for us; we are perfected through Him. Listen to Bob and Shawn discuss Heb 10:14 and what "perfected forever" means for justification.

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May 11, 2020

Luke 10:20–Where Are Names “Written in Heaven”?

Eternal Security, Reference to Book of Life-cf. Phil 4:13, Rev 20:15

Today we continue our series on "100 Faith-Alone Verses in the Bible". What did Jesus mean when He said "rejoice because your names are written in heaven"? How we get our names in The Book of Life? Listen to Bob and Shawn's great discussion on this.

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April 30, 2020

What is the Difference Between “Once Saved, Always Saved” & “The Perseverance of the Saints?” Aren’t They the Same?

Eternal Security, Once saved always saved, Perseverance of the Saints, Shawn’s Book – Chosen to Serve

Listen to Bob and Shawn explain the differences between the Once Saved, Always Saved belief and the Calvinist doctrine of The Perseverance of the Saints.

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