CERTAINTY

(Assurance of our Salvation)

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Can I be certain of my eternal destiny? 

Would God keep me wondering whether or not I am saved?

Did I do enough works?  What if my brother did more works then me?

 

There are groups that teach “perseverance” meaning the acquisition of eternal life ONLY comes after a life of perseverance. Arminian teaching allows for loss of salvation, loss of eternal life.  Covenant and Roman Catholic teaching allows for new covenant/new birth through baptism of infants.  This is commingled with works salvation or lordship salvation and added to the free gift of salvation.

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We receive eternal life on the spot, never ending, and in response to believing in Jesus for His promise.

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Instantaneously : just like our human life begins when we take our first breath, our eternal life begins when we believe in Jesus for His promise of eternal life.

 

Irrevocably : one can not lose something that is eternal.

John 10:28   "And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand."

 

In response to believing: Jesus gives eternal life to anyone who is convinced of His promise.