1 John 2:12-14 John launches into this vital section of the letter by surrounding and buoying his readers in the facts of their essential spiritual competence. He recalls their spiritual standing and further blessings in order to motivate them to cultivate ever more intimacy in fellowship with God. John has several purposes in writing but […]
Welcome and Introduction 1 John 1:1-10 A Christian’s assurance is, in essence their faith, their convinced confidence, that they are in right standing with God now, are beloved in The Beloved, and will continue secure until they reach glorification forever. It is a confidence in Jesus, that he is God’s Son, the long-promised Savior and […]
Living the assured life 2 Corinthians 1:15-22 Apprehending and experiencing the assurance, the confidence, of our salvation is intended by our savior God to be our normal spiritual experience and reality. Assurance is an engine for good works in Christ, encouraging us to do and grow well. It is also our rescue and safety net […]
Hebrews 10:19-25, 1 John 5:11-13 Assurance of salvation is simply this: Knowing for sure, being convinced, that you are saved, that you stand forever graciously and undeservedly justified before God by the work of Christ on your behalf, that by faith alone you are now perfectly loved in the Beloved, standing immovable within the sphere […]