Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this sermon, Pastor Rich Jensen preaches on the topic of assurance of salvation, beginning with a reference to First John 5:13, emphasizing belief in Jesus for eternal life. He contrasts the theology of positive thinking, as promoted by Norman Vincent Peale and Robert Schuller, with the biblical assurance of salvation. The sermon includes a critique of false assurance, which is based on self-faith and outward religion, and highlights the importance of true assurance grounded in Christ's work, not personal righteousness.
Pastor Jensen outlines four categories regarding assurance of salvation: the unsaved with no assurance, those with false assurance, true believers with assurance, and true believers with doubts. Assurance is described as essential for spiritual health and attainable through the Holy Spirit and diligent use of means of grace. Pastor references various scriptures and theological works, including the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, to support the message.
The sermon emphasizes that true assurance leads to greater peace, joy, and holy living, while false assurance is dangerous and based on human reasoning. Pastor Jensen encourages listeners to strive for full assurance, which protects against spiritual stumbling and fosters a deeper relationship with God.
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In this sermon, Pastor Rich Jensen preaches on the topic of assurance of salvation, beginning with a reference to First John 5:13, emphasizing belief in Jesus for eternal life. He contrasts the theology of positive thinking, as promoted by Norman Vincent Peale and Robert Schuller, with the biblical assurance of salvation. The sermon includes a critique of false assurance, which is based on self-faith and outward religion, and highlights the importance of true assurance grounded in Christ's work, not personal righteousness.
Pastor Jensen outlines four categories regarding assurance of salvation: the unsaved with no assurance, those with false assurance, true believers with assurance, and true believers with doubts. Assurance is described as essential for spiritual health and attainable through the Holy Spirit and diligent use of means of grace. Pastor references various scriptures and theological works, including the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, to support the message.
The sermon emphasizes that true assurance leads to greater peace, joy, and holy living, while false assurance is dangerous and based on human reasoning. Pastor Jensen encourages listeners to strive for full assurance, which protects against spiritual stumbling and fosters a deeper relationship with God.
#eternallife #faithinchrist #assuranceofsalvation #PositiveThinkingVsFaith
#spiritualhealth #christianassurance #holyspirit #biblicaltruth #reformedtheology
#hopeinchrist #faithandworks
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/1-John-513-Assurance-of-Salvation-e2va45v
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
