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Assurance of Salvation: What Must We Believe? 1 John 5.1-5, 13; WCF 18.1b
WCF 18.1, Although hypocrites and other unregenerate men may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions of being in the favour of God and estate of salvation, which hope of theirs shall perish: yet such as truly believe in the Lord Jesus, and love him in sincerity, endeavoring to walk in all good conscience before him, may in this life be certainly assured that they are in a state of grace, and may rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, which hope shall never make them ashamed. 1. The Bible teaches that some people will be surprised to find out that they are not going to heaven. Mt 7.21-23; 25.31-46 2. The Bible teaches that we can know that we are going to heaven. 1 Jn 5.13; 1 Jn 5.1, 5 (Jn 5.18; Col 2.9; Mt 1.23; 1 Jn 2.19)

Speaker: Dr. James Pitts

Series: Westminster Confession of Faith

Plays: 23

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    How to Be Certain of Your Salvation: Believe the Bible (John 3.1-16; WCF 18.2)
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    Assurance of salvation is based on divine truth. 1. Jn 17.17; 2. Jn 3.6; Acts 16.31; Rom 10.9; 3. Rom 3.11; 1 Cor 2.14; Rom 8.7-8 4. Eph 2.4-5, 9
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    Do We Have to Obey the Ten Commandments? 1 John 5.1-5, 13; WCF 18.1
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    The Bible teaches that we can know that we are going to heaven. 1 Jn 5.13 1. 1 Jn 5.1, 5 (Lk 24.27; Mt 1.23; 1 Jn 2.19) 2. 1 Jn 5.1-2 (Mt 22.37, 39; 1 Jn 2.15; 3.14) 3. 1 Jn 5.2-3 (Rom 8.2; 1 Jn 1.6-7; 2.2, 3, 5; Gal 5.19-21; Eph 4.25, 28; 5.3; 6.1-2)
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    Assurance of Salvation: What Must We Believe? 1 John 5.1-5, 13; WCF 18.1b
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    WCF 18.1, Although hypocrites and other unregenerate men may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions of being in the favour of God and estate of salvation, which hope of theirs shall perish: yet such as truly believe in the Lord Jesus, and love him in sincerity, endeavoring to walk in all good conscience before him, may in this life be certainly assured that they are in a state of grace, and may rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, which hope shall never make them ashamed. 1. The Bible teaches that some people will be surprised to find out that they are not going to heaven. Mt 7.21-23; 25.31-46 2. The Bible teaches that we can know that we are going to heaven. 1 Jn 5.13; 1 Jn 5.1, 5 (Jn 5.18; Col 2.9; Mt 1.23; 1 Jn 2.19)
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    Will You Be Surprised on Judgment Day? Matthew 7.21-23; 25.31-46; WCF 18.1
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    Westminster Confession of Faith 18.1, Although hypocrites and other unregenerate men may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions of being in the favour of God and estate of salvation, which hope of theirs shall perish: yet such as truly believe in the Lord Jesus, and love him in sincerity, endeavoring to walk in all good conscience before him, may in this life be certainly assured that they are in a state of grace, and may rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, which hope shall never make them ashamed. The Bible teaches that some people will be surprised to find out that they are not going to heaven. 1. Mt 7.21-23; 25.31-46 2. How is it possible for people to deceive themselves?
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    Can Believers Fall into Sin? 2 Samuel 11.1-15; WCF 17.3
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    1. Believers may fall into grievous sins for a time. 2 Samuel 11.1-15; WCF 17.3 2. How? Eph 2.1-3 a. Temptations of Satan and the world. Eph 2.1-3 b. Corruption remaining in them, Rom 7.17, 20. c. Neglect of the means of grace, WSC 88; Eph 4.11-13; Heb 10.25; 2 Tim 3.16-17 23 The results? WCF 17.3 a. Incur God’s displeasure. 2 Sam 11.27 b. Grieve the Holy Spirit. Eph 4.30 c. Are deprived of some measure of their graces. Ps 51.10, 12 d. Have their hearts hardened. 2 Sam 11.6-8 e. Hurt and scandalize others. 2 Sam 11.14-15 f. Bring temporal judgments upon themselves. Heb 12.6; 2 Sam 12.14, 18 Conclusion: Gal 5.21; Ps 51.1
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    Why is it impossible for believers to lose their salvation? Mt 24.24; WCF 17.2
    Dr. James Pitts
    Westminster Confession of Faith
    Eternal security does not depend upon the believer’s free will (Jer 13.23; Eph 2.1, 5; 1 Cor 2.14; Rom 8.7; Eph 1.4; 2.4; Eph 1.5, 7, 11; 2.8) Eternal security depends upon God. a. The immutability of election, Mt 24.24; Eph 1.11; Phil 1.6 b. The unchangeable love of God, Num 23.19; Mal 3.6; Rom 8.35 c. The efficacy of Jesus Christ, Mt 1.21; Jn 10.28; Eph 1.7; Heb 9.12 d. The abiding of the Spirit, Jn 14.16; 17.11, 20; Phil 1.6 e. The nature of the covenant of grace, Jer 32.40; Heb 8.8-10
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