
Are Believers Eternally Secure in Christ?
Lesson 12
Part of Apostolic Foundations—Summer 2022
July 31, 2022
Are Believers Eternally Secure in Christ?
QUESTIONS
- Our view of salvation has
- The doctrine of unconditional eternal security is based on the teachings of
- Security in Christ depends on our continuing faith and
- How many if ’s are written in the Scriptures?
- The fact that at least
Reflections
- Consider the fifth conclusive truth offered in this lesson. How can we be confident of our salvation even if we are imperfect and fall short? What is the basis of our confidence? And how can we maintain a confidence before God despite our flaws and failures?
- Lesson 3 discusses the seven works of repentance from 2 Corinthians 7:9-11. How does our understanding of eternal security and predestination affect our view of repentance?
- Peter encourages us to “make our calling and election sure”, and gives us steps to ensure we will never fall. Reflect on 2 Peter 1:4-10, and consider the things that we should develop in our lives to ensure our salvation.