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Author: Michael L. Brown
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781560430551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume clearly challenges us to question our born-again experience if we feel no call to personal sacrifice, separation from the world, and the hatred of sin. It will create in you the desire to live a life truly dedicated to God.
Author: Lisa-Jo Baker
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Published: 2017-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781430054962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes bibliographical references (pages 156-157).
Author: David Pawson
Publisher: Anchor
Published: 2021-07-30
Total Pages: 189
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe majority Evangelical view is that once someone has accepted Christ as Saviour they are guaranteed salvation. But is it safe to assume that once we are saved, we are saved for always? David Pawson investigates this through biblical evidence, historical figures such as Augustine, Luther and Wesley, and evangelical assumptions about grace and justification, divine sovereignty and human responsibility. He asks whether something more than being born again is required so that our inheritance is not lost. This book helps us decide whether ‘once saved, always saved’ is real assurance or a misleading assumption. The answer will have profound effects on the way we live and disciple others.
Author: Hans Urs von Balthasar
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2014-11-20
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 158617942X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is perhaps one of the most misunderstood works of Catholic theology of our time. Critics contend that von Balthasar espouses universalism, the idea that all men will certainly be saved. Yet, as von Balthasar insists, damnation is a real possibility for anyone. Indeed, he explores the nature of damnation with sobering clarity. At the same time, he contends that a deep understanding of God’s merciful love and human freedom, and a careful reading of the Catholic tradition, point to the possibility—not the certainty—that, in the end, all men will accept the salvation Christ won for all. For this all-embracing salvation, von Balthasar says, we may dare hope, we must pray and with God’s help we must work. The Catholic Church’s teaching on hell has been generally neglected by theologians, with the notable exception of von Balthasar. He grounds his reflections clearly in Sacred Scripture and Catholic teaching. While the Church asserts that certain individuals are in heaven (the saints), she never declares a specific individual to be in hell. In fact, the Church hopes that in their final moments of life, even the greatest sinners would have repented of their terrible sins, and be saved. Sacred Scripture states, “God ... desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all” (1 Tim 2:4–5).
Author: J. D. Greear
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1433679183
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“If there were a Guinness Book of World Records entry for ‘amount of times having prayed the sinner’s prayer,’ I’m pretty sure I’d be a top contender,” says pastor and author J. D. Greear. He struggled for many years to gain an assurance of salvation and eventually learned he was not alone. “Lack of assurance” is epidemic among evangelical Christians. In Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, J. D. shows that faulty ways of present- ing the gospel are a leading source of the confusion. Our presentations may not be heretical, but they are sometimes misleading. The idea of “asking Jesus into your heart” or “giving your life to Jesus” often gives false assurance to those who are not saved—and keeps those who genuinely are saved from fully embracing that reality. Greear unpacks the doctrine of assurance, showing that salvation is a posture we take to the promise of God in Christ, a posture that begins at a certain point and is maintained for the rest of our lives. He also answers the tough questions about assurance: What exactly is faith? What is repentance? Why are there so many warnings that seem to imply we can lose our salvation? Such issues are handled with respect to the theological rigors they require, but Greear never loses his pastoral sensitivity or a communication technique that makes this message teachable to a wide audience from teens to adults.
Author: Roy R. Reeves
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2023-10-17
Total Pages: 92
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe often hear the phrase "once saved, always saved," which to some means that once a person is saved, he will always be saved, no matter what he does. Scripture does verify that when a person is born again and is truly saved, he has eternal security. But what is revealed in Scripture about this important issue must be properly understood. Misinterpretation of this important biblical concept can have dire consequences. This book will discuss many positive aspects of the "once saved, always saved" concept. However, it will also show that there is significant potential for misunderstanding and misusing this idea in ways that may be dangerous from a spiritual point of view. These dangers include erroneously thinking one is eternally saved when he is not even saved at all, making no effort to grow spiritually, and not working toward eternal rewards because one sees no reason to if he is already eternally secure. Topics such as what it means to truly be saved, at what time is one actually saved, the importance of being sure about one's salvation, the danger of turning the grace of God into licentiousness, and what happens with the carnal Christian will also be considered. This book will explore these issues from the point of view that if a person is saved, he will always be saved--but he must be truly saved to indeed have eternal security.
Author: Jacqui Williams
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2020-06-01
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 109802334X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHaving a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ affords us with so many benefits and promises. One major benefit is being able to come to the throne of grace with boldness so we can communicate with God one on one. I don't know about you, but I am grateful to God that I can come to Him on my own and not have to relay my most intimate thoughts and personal requests through another person. As we study God's Word and spend more quality time in His presence, this builds our faith and strengthens our confidence in knowing that our salvation is secured. So many times in relationships, it lacks the security and assurance we are looking for, because one or both parties are not giving the relationship the attention that it needs. When it comes to our salvation, we don't just accept Jesus into our heart and sit back and relax; accepting Jesus is only the beginning. Just like any other relationship, it has to be cultivated and will mature through time. The Bible, for an example, mentions the early stages of a new believer as a baby who desires the sincere milk of the Word that he may grow thereby (1 Peter 2:2 KJV). This shows we are not fully grown in the Word, knowing and understanding all of the scriptures and wonders of the Bible the same day we are saved; we learn and grow through time and life experiences with God. After reading this book, my prayer is that it will stir up the desire in each individual to get to know God in a close and personal way, and through this desire, become assured in their faith that they will know, without a doubt, they are Saved!
Author: Kevin McCarthy
Publisher: Inpower Books
Published: 2014-03-10
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9780615964867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAre you definitely going to heaven when you die? Are you sure? Becoming a Christian can be as simple as making a decision to follow Jesus Christ. And, often times that decision is made during an altar call at a church service that leads people through a simple prayer. But, how can we be sure the prayer worked? How can we be certain that we are a real Christian according to the Bible? How can we be sure that when we die we will go to heaven? There are several schools of thought about salvation. Some teach that once you are saved, you will always be saved. Others teach that we can lose our salvation. And, yet, others teach that though we can't lose our salvation, we might not have ever been saved. What are we to believe? Am I Really Saved gets to the heart of the matter and answers the most common questions asked by a vast majority of Christians at one time or another. The answers are presented in an easy-to-read format with an appendix that provides all of the research materials used in the conclusions. Am I Really Saved is a great resource for anyone who has ever wondered if, in fact, they are saved. It is also a great resource for everyone who has recently made that decision to follow Christ. This book will help lay a solid foundation upon which a strong faith can be built. It is also a great resource for pastors, counselors, evangelists and other ministry leaders to give to the people they are reaching and helping.
Author: Joseph Edhuine
Publisher: B. T. Books
Published: 2019-01-14
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMost everyone knows that Jesus died for our sins, but not many in the Body of Christ truly understand exactly what that means, or what it means to be born again. The overwhelming majority of Christians do not fully comprehend the nature of salvation or the miraculous and eternal events that take place when you are saved. This lack of understanding causes millions of God-loving, Bible carrying believers to live lives of struggle, stress and strife, rather than the success, satisfaction and serenity that is guaranteed the confessed believer in Christ, Jesus. Saved! What Happens When You Are Born Again, by Joseph Edhuine takes you on a step-by-step journey through every stage of the salvation process from the Regeneration of the spirit to that magnificent day of Glorification when we shall all be caught up with Him in the clouds! “This Biblically centered, down to earth book helps you know who you are, and who you are in Christ,” Pastor Joseph Edhuine. I encourage you to read this work and apply the truths and see your life changed for eternity! ---Alan D. Heller Co-Founder Walk & Talk & Co-author of the books, Learning How to Trust and Marital Mystery Tour. Written in the most down-to-Earth language, in Saved! What Happens When You Are Born Again, Joseph thoroughly explains the Bible and God’s Divine Plan as a clear and simple story that even a ten-year old could easily understand. Saved! What Happens When You Are Born Again will help you finally connect all the dots to see the whole picture and you will completely know what happens when you are born again! “Saved! What Happens When You Are Born Again, I am drawn to books on theology, in particular systematic theologies, which attempt to sum up the Bible’s teaching… in a clear concise way. Joseph Eduine’s book on salvation will be very helpful for someone new to the faith or looking for a fuller understanding of what the implications of that salvation is in our lives.” ---Tom Quaid, Associate Pastor Vineyard Church North Phoenix.
Author: Ayodele Ajileye
Publisher: BookRix
Published: 2019-12-25
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 3748724438
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction Everything that God hands down to mankind in Christ is in salvation. Well, I hear people say, “I am saved” without them knowing what it really is to be saved. And at the end, though not intentionally, many receive God’s grace in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1). To receive a thing in vain is to trivialize it or not maximizing it. It is true that people can’t maximize what they really do not understand and salvation is one major part of the life of believers that is least understood. People are saved and you can be sure of it that they are saved indeed. However, when you see some of those who are saved, you wonder if they are really saved. This is not because you expect too much from them or even yourself, but because there seems to be no proof of salvation. Perhaps you wonder why and how you do certain things that are not expected of a child of God and you are disappointed in yourself or in someone you think should be better. I have had people who asked me if salvation is really enough and that what else can they do to live the kind of life that God wants them to live like the young rich man who came to Jesus in Matthew 19:16-22. Many, like Paul, blurt out is despair that who will deliver them from their wretched bodies; what they really want to do is not what they end up doing and what they hate is just the one they do spontaneously (Romans 7:14-25). My dear, people are saved and really, that is all that is required. The only challenge is that we really do not understand salvation and that is why we fall easy preys to things that want to own us. I’m indeed grateful for the privilege to write this book in which salvation is explained in a way that whoever reads and applies its teaching will be saved indeed. So, sit tight, keep an open heart and have a lovely ride through this book. And when you are through with it, recommend it to everybody you come in touch with. I know that others will appreciate you for helping them to be saved indeed.
