[PDF] Faith Election And The Believers Assurance eBook

Author : George Gifford
Publisher : Puritan Publications
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1626633789

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In this Scriptural exhortation and teaching on 2 Peter 1:1-11, Gifford explains election by first attaching the importance of real faith and fruitful works to the life of the Christian. There is no greater question asked among those doubtful of their salvation than how to gain real assurance. Gifford biblically demonstrates the importance of a fruitful life of virtue in the first three chapters. Then, he describes how those primary principles of true biblical faith are set in the context of election. This in turn provides the Christian with a mountain of assurance. But, how will they now know that “such an entrance shall be ministered unto” them in the Kingdom of heaven? They know it through the truth of the word, as it pertains to the work and merit of Christ, and subsequently, through the visible and sure fruits of righteousness that the Spirit works in them throughout their whole life. The work of Christ applied to the soul of a true believer will exemplify the fruits of righteousness by the Spirit. They will be discernably seen in their life, and this in turn will become the Spirit’s motion of assurance in them. In following the Apostle Peter’s outline in his epistle, Gifford methodically shows the need for holiness, and how the true believer, who is fruitful, can and should then set his heart, soul and mind on the electing power of God in Christ for assurance. For God has not only “called believers” to be elected, but, he “hath called us unto glory and virtue.” If there is no virtue, there will be no glory. All this ties into Gifford’s systematic elucidation of these most precious and important biblical truths of faith, election and assurance. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Author : Louis Berkhof
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 16,93 MB
Release : 2018-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781948648387

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In this work Louis Berkhof explores the the history and theology of assurance of salvation through faith, showing how a Christian should be assured of their salvation through trusting Christ. This is a phenomenal book to read if you are doubting your faith.

Author : Doug Sayers
Publisher : Cross Books Pub
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 28,16 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462722303

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Should we tell children that Jesus might have died for their sins… or that He did die for their sins? Is the biblical salvation all of grace… or all of irresistible grace? Such questions over the biblical doctrines of salvation have intrigued and confounded the minds of Christians for centuries. Engaging and methodical, Chosen or Not? exposes the most practical implications of this debate from a layman’s perspective, making it accessible for the average Christian. Doug Sayers explains the most essential terms and aspects of the debate, including predestination, reprobation, original sin, propitiation, saving faith, and assurance. Sayers shows how the Calvinistic doctrines of unconditional election and irresistible grace confuse and undermine the simple gospel of repentance and faith in Christ. He clearly exposes the fingerprints of religious man on the Reformed doctrine of reprobation, and affirms that God truly desires the salvation of every single person. “This book is a great help to any believer in Christ that is seeking to rightly divide the Word of God. It has been a very helpful reference when questions over election have come up in my life.” – J. Beller

Author : Woodrow W. Whidden
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2011-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0828025657

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src="http: //www.youtube.com/v/WCj_wojf4SQ&rel=0" /> Many people are tormented by a lack of genuine Christian assurance, simply because of theological and practical misunderstandings. Woodrow W. Whidden II addresses common questions and misunderstandings as he explores the Seventh-day Adventist doctrines of grace, law, salvation, judgment, and final events. His findings reveal biblical teachings that will inspire a deep, refreshing sense of the assurance of salvation as he explores such issues as: How can believers know with certainty that they are saved? Does the Bible teach a cosmic, pre-Advent investigative judgment based on works? Who will survive the latter rain, the close of probation, and the time of trouble? What do believers do with failure, backsliding, and the fear of judgment? Are Ellen G. White's writings a help or a stumbling block when understanding salvation? This powerful and comprehensive book will help believers become assured and balanced Christians, able to understand and explain the biblical teachings on judgment and assurance.

Author : Anthony Burgess
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 21,58 MB
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1601783701

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It is not uncommon for professing Christians to question the genuineness of their faith. In seasons like this, they can wonder whether it is even possible to know for sure if they are in a state of saving grace. In this book, Anthony Burgess shows that Christians not only can come to an assurance of their salvation but should pursue it. Burgess provides helpful advice for avoiding a presumptuous spirit while developing a humble confidence in grace. Here is a book that will help you understand the marks of grace and avoid some common abuses associated with self-examination. Read it with an open Bible and a prayerful heart, looking to the Holy Spirit as your faith seeks assurance. Table of Contents: 1. The Necessity and Advantage of Assurance 2. Additional Advantages of Assurance 3. Can Hypocrites Attain Practical Knowledge about Religion? 4. Assurance May Be Experienced 5. The Adjuncts of Assurance 6. The Difference Between True Assurance and Presumption 7. Remedies for Carnal Confidence and Directions to the Godly Who Lack Assurance 8. Marks of Grace and Assurance 9. Using Signs for Assurance and Proving That They Evidence Justification 10. The Lawfulness and Obligation of Proceeding by Signs, and Answering Doubts 11. How People Miscarry in Self-Examination by Signs 12. The Duty and Particulars of Assurance 13. The Assurance of Our Calling Demonstrated, and Answers to Objections 14. Assurance versus Presumption, with Directions to the Godly Series Description Interest in the Puritans continues to grow, but many people find reading these giants of the faith a bit unnerving. This series seeks to overcome that barrier by presenting Puritan books that are convenient in size and unintimidating in length. Each book is carefully edited with modern readers in mind, smoothing out difficult language of a bygone era while retaining the meaning of the original authors. Books for the series are thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today.

Author : Kenneth Keathley
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433669633

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In Salvation and Sovereignty, Kenneth Keathley asks, “What shall a Christian do who is convinced of certain central tenets of Calvinism but not its corollaries?” He then writes, “I see salvation as a sovereign work of grace but suspect that the usual Calvinist understanding of sovereignty (that God is the cause of all things) is not sustained by the biblical witness as a whole.” Aiming to resolve this matter, the author argues that just three of Calvinism’s five TULIP points can be defended scripturally and instead builds on the ROSES acronym first presented by Timothy George (Radical depravity, Overcoming grace, Sovereign election, Eternal life, Singular redemption). In relation, Keathley looks at salvation and sovereignty through the lens of Molinism, a doctrine named after Luis Molina (1535-1600) that is based on a strong notion of God’s control and an equally firm affirmation of human freedom.

Author : Ligonier Ministries
Publisher : Ligonier Ministries
Page : pages
File Size : 19,58 MB
Release : 2002-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781567690071

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Teaching Outline + Study Guide for The Assurance of Salvation

Author : Joel R. Beeke
Publisher : Banner of Truth Trust
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 44,48 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :

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Against the background of the sixteenth-century Reformers (with special attention to Calvin), Beeke examines the theological development of personal assurance of faith in English Puritanism and its parallel movement in the Netherlands, the Dutch Second Reformation.