John Calvin's emphasis was upon certainty. He abhorred the way in which Romanism kept people wondering whether or not they were saved. In his Defense of the Reformed faith, p. 256; Eerdmans, Grand Rapids (1958), he wrote: Thus nothing is left but constant disquietude, and slow torture, and … [Read more...] about Assurance
Assurance
Assurance
The book of 1 John was written to give assurance to true believers (1 John 5:33). What does it tell you is the way to know that you are saved? There are many statements in the book which answer that question. Although each of these may put it differently, 1 John 2:29 is as clear and concise as any … [Read more...] about Assurance
A Down Payment
Being 84 years old has some advantages. For instance, I have a connection with a very different past. I remember the street lamp lighters who, every nite came along with their ladders, climbed up them and lit the gas street lights. The ice truck came by each day or so and you had the driver chisel … [Read more...] about A Down Payment