All About Assurance (113)

In Episode 113, we talk about assurance which is the flip side of the eternal security coin. Can we be certain that we will go to Heaven? God gives us assurance of salvation when He makes it clear that He has accepted Christ's sacrifice as payment for our sins. The Bible tells us to make sure we know Christ and are right with God, but it also tells us not to feel too safe. It’s important not only to be sure we'll be saved that’s why the Bible gives us faith in the Lord's redemption. God instructs us to be confident, according to a contextual and methodical analysis of the Bible. Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Intro [00:00] What is Assurance? [02:57] Catholic Theology [03:32] Calvinism [05:51] St. Agustine and Horatius Bonar's Definition of Salvation [08:32] Do You Believe in Eternal Life? [09:53] Proof of Christian Assurance #1: Word of God [11:18] Evidence #1: Inward Testimony of the Spirit [15:10] Evidence #2: A Lifestyle of Growth and Holiness and Good Works [16:29] Outro [19:18] Biblical References: 1 John 5:13 John 6:37 Colossians 2:2 Hebrews 6:11 Hebrews 4:16 Acts 2:41 Acts Chapter 2 Romans 8:16 2 Timothy 1:12 Book References: Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/ Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/ ● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/ ● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti ● Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillGiovannetti ● Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billgiovannetti/ Thanks for tuning in! Please don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!