Eternal Security and Perseverance of the Saints

Greg responds to the idea that the Bible has a second-level spiritual meaning you have to find, then he answers questions about “once saved, always saved,” apologetics in the evangelical church, and what it means to number our days if we’re already either elect or non-elect.   Topics:

1. Commentary: The Bible doesn’t have a second-level spiritual meaning. (00:00)
2. What does the Bible have to say about the doctrine of “once saved, always saved”? (23:00)
3. Do you think there’s a lack of apologetics in the evangelical church today? (37:00)
4. Why should we number our days if we’re already either elect or non-elect? How can we have a healthy fear of the Lord if we believe Calvinism is true? (42:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
• Grace Defined and Defended: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God by Kevin DeYoung

Related Links:

• Silly Putty Bible Study by Greg Koukl