Your convictions about eternal security in touch with dr. Stanley offers a comprehensive teaching that will answer your most puzzling questions. He is the man who wrote the book called, eternal security can you be sure. Eternal security once saved always saved by mike wright.
This proves that eternal security is an extrabiblical, external philosophy, seeking biblical sanction. There are many reasons for believing in eternal security. Your convictions about eternal security at the cross, jesus not only triumphed over the kingdom of darkness and bought our salvation with his blood, he also gave everyone who would believe in him a precious gift. Through careful study of scripture and listening to the lords leading, he is able to clearly and decisively explain the truth of eternal security from a biblical perspective as well as. Charles stanley writes from a personal perspective having fought against eternal security in his early years. The subject of eternal security is extremely important. The only way that eternal security can be attached to these verses is to read it into them.
He did not believe in eternal security or, once saved, always saved. Stanleys book eternal security has helped me more than any. Pages 126127 so according to charles stanley there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth in the outer darkness of heaven. The gospel according to charles stanley charles stanley eternal security is a definite license to sin teacher.
One must believe in the perseverance of the saints if one is to accurately present the gospel of. The problem could be that we cant remember a specific time or place that we surrendered. Charles stanley was raised in a church where he was taught all his life that you could lose your salvation. Sep 01, 1990 eternal security can you be sure, charles stanley, oliver nelson pub. Charles stanley is the senior pastor of the first baptist church of atlanta, where he has served for more than 40. This sixcd audio album explains the foundation for every believers assurance. Apr 03, 2017 your convictions about eternal security dr. The eternal security of the believer matt blackmon. Through careful study of scripture and listening to the lords leading, he is able to clearly and decisively explain the truth of eternal security from a biblical perspective as well as a personal perspective. Jun 10, 2017 eternal security charles spurgeon sermon john 10. For this reason, all of the preceding lessons have a direct bearing on this one. Therefore, to interpret johns use of the present tense to mean continuous, uninterrupted believing is to make more out of the present tense than he intended. Life principle 1 your intimacy with god his highest priority for your lifedetermines the impact of your life then god said, let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.
Stanley s book eternal security has helped me more than any. Charles stanleys new series of bible study guides features insights and wisdom of this beloved pastor and author. Some christians believe that if you hold to eternal security, you are purposely promoting a license to sin. Tune in any time to stream great biblical teaching and encouragement from dr. Eternal life is that quality of life god gives to believers at salvation that never ceases but goes on forever. On the other hand, some christians believe that if you dont believe in eternal security, you have to keep your salvation by works. Eternal security kindle edition by stanley, charles f. Follow along online with bible verses from the message, a place to see dr. The only difficulty with the present tense here, is that charles stanley cant make sense of it in relation to his infatuation with eternal security.
But sometimes even after weve placed our trust in jesus christ as savior, we may have doubts about our salvation. Eternal security is the work of god, which he guarantees that the work of salvation once received can never be lost. A number of moderate calvinists, including popular bible teacher charles stanley, hold to a variation of eternal security, a teaching often called once saved, always saved. Once a person is saved by believing in jesus christ, that persons salvation can never be lost through any subsequent sin, act, or lack of action.
Today on radio listen to todays radio message from dr. Once we surrender to jesus, we dont have to live with insecurity about eternity. Small groups and individuals who want a bible study thats spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the scriptures to the real world. This assurance is based on belief in christ handbook, p. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. If youre a christian who struggles with whether you are truly saved, take heartdr. Charles stanley is the number 1 most influential once saved always saved baptist teacher in the world. Download and read free online eternal security by charles stanley. When youre sure of your eternal destination, your faith and confidence will attract others who say, i want what you have. Jan 02, 2020 our eternal security is purchased by christ, promised by the father, and sealed by the holy spirit.
Charles stanley is the senior pastor of the first baptist church of. Charles stanley s new series of bible study guides features insights and wisdom of this beloved pastor and author. Our eternal security is purchased by christ, promised by the father, and sealed by the holy spirit. Even if a believer for all practical purposes becomes an unbeliever, his salvation is not in. Charles stanley and eternal security defenders of the catholic faith. The mythical god of eternal security is just as real as santa claus. Unfortunately, the teaching of eternal security is sometimes a source of problems within christian circles.
Your convictions about eternal security summary as christians we need to have a firm conviction regarding our eternal security. With the wisdom and skill of a man who has personally wrestled with these questions, internationallyknown pastor and bestselling author charles stanley addresses the ageold issue of grace vs. The nature of salvation the nature of the believers security is intrinsically related to the nature of salvation itself. Charles stanley and other eternal security teachers want us to believe a lie. Charles stanley on faith, assurance, and eternal security. Is it actually possible to know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that i am going to heaven. I dont know about you but the place that he is describing sure sounds a lot like hell. Regarding jesus great prayer in john 17, charles stanley writes the following. For example, here are several thought questions taken from charles stanley s book. Charles stanley radio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Charles stanley previously published in hardcover 0840790953. This is the great doctrine of eternal security, or perseverance of the saints.
Secure forever with eternal life unlike the sobbing, adoptive boy at the beginning of this article, no one god has adopted will ever be ripped from his arms or be sent tearfully away from him. The first step in developing a conviction about eternal security is to understand whats involved in salvation. My father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. That eternal security baptist has spread that false gospel in various ways especially in his book entitled, eternal security. If we reject eternal security, several things are at stake.
Assemblies of god usa official web site once saved. A heavenly promise for all gods children is, i will never leave you nor forsake you hebrews. Stanley even links rejecting eternal security with rejecting salvation is by faith alone. There are eternal consequences for the person who has lived a life of sin although he is saved. Charles stanley talks, in this book, about spiritual salvation in christ. Charles finney, an advocate of the arminian position, has summarized the. The biblical promise of eternal security and its abuse within free grace theology. Charles frazier stanley born september 25, 1932 is the senior pastor of first baptist church in atlanta, georgia.