Yesterday’s posts included one from Todd Linn, entitled, Grace: Common And Effectual. The theme was soteriology, the study of the doctrine of salvation. As I have noted before some 231 million Americans 1 claim to be “Christian” and therefore saved by Grace. The question is are they assured of that Salvation?
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8104 assurance
Certainty of a present relationship with God through Jesus Christ and a secure future hope which is based upon divine revelation, centred on the person, promises and action of God and confirmed by the Holy Spirit.
8105 assurance, basis of
The assurance of believers is based upon the certain knowledge of God revealed in creation and his mighty acts in history, upon the certainty of his promises, the vindication and resurrection of Christ and the inward testimony and outward demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit.
8106 assurance, nature of
The God-given security which believers have in the blessings of divine grace. Believers are assured of the unfailing love of God and of their relationship with him as Father, the salvation and eternal life which he offers and the sure hope of one day sharing his glory
8107 assurance, and life of faith
The completeness of conviction and confidence expressed in the life of the believer, worked by the Holy Spirit. It derives from a reliance upon God and his promises alone, and results in boldness and steadfastness in service and in the face of difficulties.
Martin H. Manser, Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies (London: Martin Manser, 2009).
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Is Assurance Objective or Subjective?
“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
True believers will see the glory of Christ reflected in their lives when they examine the genuineness of their salvation.
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