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Once Saved, Always Saved
The Bible commands us to make our calling and election sure. Why is it then that so many Christians today struggle with the issue of assurance? Embracing the doctrine of eternal security, R.T. Kendall encourages the Christian struggling with legalism, bondage, and fear, and points us towards God's glorious promises. Once Saved, Always Saved is not a book for the complacent, as secure in our salvation we are challenged to live our lives with godly fear before the judgment seat of Christ.
238 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1969
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October 1, 2012
Very misleading book on assurance, removes the the role of holiness in assurance as taught in 1 John. Very selective use of Bible passages. Worth remembering that this book caused RT's elders to try remove him on charges of Antinomianism. Not the same theology as RT's predecessor Lloyd Jones.
July 7, 2018
Very meaty! Definitely lots of food for thought in this book.
April 1, 2020
n this book R.T. Kendall puts together a convincing case for the biblical doctrine of the perseverence of the saints. There is also a remarkable personal testimony as to why he - originally from a very different theological background - came to believe this doctrine is true.
But the book is not just about intellectual assent to doctrine. It is a practical book, and the practical thrust of what he writes is assurance. For Kendall, belief in this doctrine is exactly what it says on the tin. If we are saved, we know that we are saved in eternity, and this doctrine is tremendously reassuring, liberating - to some it is scandalous, but for Kendall that is the point. It is grace in action.
Regardless of your position on the issue, this is a book to read.
But the book is not just about intellectual assent to doctrine. It is a practical book, and the practical thrust of what he writes is assurance. For Kendall, belief in this doctrine is exactly what it says on the tin. If we are saved, we know that we are saved in eternity, and this doctrine is tremendously reassuring, liberating - to some it is scandalous, but for Kendall that is the point. It is grace in action.
Regardless of your position on the issue, this is a book to read.
June 23, 2009
Easy to read short book about a really debated topic. R.T. Kendall gives you a good, and in my opinion, a well balanced overview. I highly recommend this book.
March 8, 2014
This book changed my life. Highly recommended
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