Kept for Jesus: What the New Testament Really Teaches about Assurance of Salvation and Eternal Security
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433542021 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is currently the senior pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was previously a visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000 to 2004. Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) has spent more than four decades in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries and
When faced with our sin and shortcomings, sometimes we’re tempted to conclude that we’ve strayed too far and that God no longer loves us.In Kept for Jesus, pastor Sam Storms addresses common concerns that Christians have related to their eternal security, offering hope and assurance from the Bible. Can Christians lose their salvation? This question has perplexed—and distressed—believers for centuries. Examining every New Testament passage that speaks to this important issue, this book charts a biblical course between those who say that Christians can lose their salvation and those who carelessly declare, “Once saved, always saved.”
Not shying away from the controversial nature of his topic and tackling head-on dozens of difficult passages, Sam offers an engaging book that deals biblically, theologically, and practically with the all-important matter of assurance of salvation.”—Gregg R. Clear, readable, and compelling. Sam Storms once again demonstrates his pastoral wisdom as he lovingly lays the foundation for eternal security.”—Adrian Warnock, author, Hope Reborn and Raised with Christ“This is classic Sam Storms: warm, thoughtful, clear, and wise. Not all readers will agree on every detail, but all will be well served by working through the issues with such an insightful
Shane Lems said A Helpful, But Not Complete, Defense of Perseverance. Will I fall away from Jesus? This is one question that sometimes comes up in the Christian life - and it is addressed in the Bible. Sam Storms discusses this topic in his new book, Kept for Jesus. This book isn't an exhaustive explanation of perseverance (preservation) of the saints; rather, it is specifically a discussion of most - but not all of - the texts in the New Testament that teach this truth. Storms also takes some time to deal with the difficult texts that seem to teach Christians can fall away. In this volume, Storms frequently quotes and builds upon the work of contemporary. Finders Keepers Book Reviewer John MacArthur says, "If you could lose your salvation, you would."Sam Storms is glad salvation is not dependent on us to earn, nor to keep. However, do not let that imply that you can live foolish on your own sinful terms. No! Salvation is too sweet, too good and too strong for anyone to taste it, digest it, enjoy it, and then regurgitate it.A person who is saved will genuinely work out their salvation through their lifestyle. Their production of their life will reveal their fruit - whether or not they are even attached to the Vine.Does this mean perfection? Does this stumble-free? No,. Let us not confound the Doctrines of Election and Eternal Security M. Galishoff Many Christians struggle with their eternal security. It is a cause of much angst and loss of joy and peace. One of the blessed covenant promises of God to His people is his unbreakable word. This is a well written and easy to understand book. we are using it in Sunday school.I wish to make some pointed critiques. Dr Storms posits as a real life example a man named Charley (or woman named Charlene - we can pick either) who was born into and reared in the church but later rejects the faith. How does eternal security function in this setting? Charlie is still young and may or may not come