Dr Paul Allen

Did Peter lose his salvation when he denied Christ or did he just sin? Why ask this question? The answer is, we all know people who no longer attend church or Connect Group, they may have been water baptized but then disappear. Fall into sin, too embarrassed to return, may or may not go back to church. Or your youth goes to University, the lecturer criticises Christians, and slowly your child say..."I am no longer a Christian, because.........." I raised this topic on purpose. Why? Because many young believers watch Rhett and Link on Youtube. They have 16 million subscribers  - and they are former CRU missionaries. They went to church, prayed, sang songs, did mission work, but could not connect the dots regarding, evolution, Bible, gay marriage and biblical marriage. Thye met nice people who were in gay marriage. (sinners can be nice) Easy question to answer. FAITH DECONSTRUCTION They have recently joined the chorus of “former Christians” who feel the need to sha...

The Bible teaches that as a believer in Jesus, I don’t have to worry about my own stick-to-it-ness. I can rest in the faith that Jesus will get me into glory, if he has to drag me himself! Philippians 1:6  For I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus. Yes, I am confident that I will get to Heaven , but it is not a confidence that rests on my experience, or my proven track record of always finishing what I start. It is an assurance based entirely on my knowledge of Jesus and his power to save. 2 Timothy 1:12 For I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. This is the doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints. Westminster Confession: They whom God hath accepted in his beloved, effectually called and sanctified by his Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein...