Eternal Security – Page 8 – Grace Evangelical Society

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

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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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Five Differences Between Perseverance of the Saints and Eternal Security

April 2, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Calvinism, Eternal Security, OSAS, Perseverance of the Saints

Q. What’s the difference between eternal security, or OSAS (once saved, always saved), and perseverance of the saints (POTS)? Aren’t they the same thing? A. Well, they are often taken to be the same doctrine, but they shouldn’t be. I admit that some people use the terms interchangeably. But I think we should be more

Being Cut Off God’s Olive Tree (Romans 11:19-24)

March 13, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Being cut off from the olive tree, Eternal Security, OSAS, Romans 11:19-24

You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. Therefore, consider the goodness and severity

Michael Eaton on What You Can Lose When You Sin

February 28, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Eternal Security, Michael Eaton

People who deny eternal security think it’s unfair to say that Christians can sin and get away with it. But that’s a misunderstanding. The doctrine of eternal security doesn’t say you get away with sin. All it means is that whatever the consequences may be, they do not include losing your eternal salvation (see here

SBC President Says Once Saved, Always Saved—IF

February 13, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Always Saved, Eternal Security, Lordship Salvation, Once Saved, Perseverance of the Saints, Romans 11:17-21

J.D. Greear is the Pastor of the Summit Church in Durham, NC, and is the 62nd President of the Southern Baptist Convention. A few days ago, on Jan 29, 2020, he wrote a blog entitled “Beware of Complacency of ‘Once Saved, Always Saved.’” You can read his blog by clicking here. (See here for a

Free Will and Eternal Security

January 28, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Eternal Security, Free-will, Titus 1:2

A friend sent me this second-hand question: “Question from a friend online: ‘If God desires for us to always have free will, why would He not allow us to give back the free gift of eternal life if we so choose?’” How would you answer that? My answer involves two counter questions. Does God really