Salvation vs. Sanctification

Why do believers sometimes doubt their salvation when they struggle or grow slowly?In this FaithFuel devotional, Bob Shaw explains the difference between salvation and sanctification — two concepts that are often confused and can lead to unnecessary guilt and fear. Anchored in Ephesians 2:8–9, this episode clarifies that salvation is a one-time act of God’s grace, while sanctification is the lifelong process of spiritual growth.Bob shares his own experience of repeatedly asking Jesus into his heart out of fear that salvation didn’t “take,” and how Scripture helped him understand God’s patience in the process of growth.This episode is especially helpful for believers who feel discouraged by ongoing struggles or slow progress and need reassurance that God is faithful to finish what He starts.I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out.Support the showIf you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it.Want a little extra encouragement each week?Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2