Statement of Faith: Security/Assurance

Key Moments:

Introduction to Assurance of Believers 00:00

• The church's statement of faith emphasizes the security of believers in Christ and their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of salvation.
• The importance of not using Christian liberty as an opportunity for indulging in fleshly desires is highlighted.

Biblical Passages on Salvation and Eternal Life 01:37

• John 6:37-40 emphasizes the concept of eternal life and the assurance of salvation through belief in Christ.
• Key words such as eternal and everlasting are crucial in understanding salvation as highlighted in John 3:14-16.

Living Righteously as Believers 06:17

• Believers are encouraged to live in righteousness and not in sin, reflecting their position in Christ.

Security in Christ and Eternal Life 18:40

• The assurance of believers is grounded in the power of God, as highlighted in John 10:26-29.
• The absolute terms used in the passage emphasize the eternal security of believers in Christ.

Assurance Through God's Grace and Mercy 22:11

• Believers are secure in Christ due to the grace of God, as explained in Romans 8:1, providing assurance of salvation.

Walking in the Spirit and Avoiding Fleshly Desires 36:16

• The importance of walking in the Spirit and avoiding fleshly desires is highlighted in Romans 13:13 and Galatians 5:13.
• Believers are encouraged to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world while serving one another in love.

Hope of Eternal Life and Assurance in Christ 42:15

• The incorruptible inheritance and assurance of salvation in Christ are emphasized in 1 Peter 1 and Titus 2.