Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Unshakeable: When Faith Feels Fragile | Secure in Salvation
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Sep 16, 2025 Explore the profound assurance of eternal salvation and how God's gifts aren't taken away when we stumble. Learn how faith can be unshakeable despite life's challenges, with relatable stories of biblical figures like Elijah and Peter experiencing doubt. Discover the essence of 1 John, focusing on the themes of light, love, and life. This insightful discussion encourages believers to embrace their journey and rely on the certainty of Christ's work for a fulfilling walk of faith.
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Tugboat Explosion Shows How Small Holes Sink Faith
- Greg Laurie describes blowing up his son's supposedly unsinkable plastic tugboat with a cherry bomb which left a hole and sank the toy.
- He uses this story to illustrate how a small breach can cause spiritual sinking when faith is compromised.
Shaken Faith Doesn't Mean Spiritual Loss
- Greg Laurie notes that faith can be shaken by crises like illness, unanswered prayer, or moral failure yet believers need not sink permanently.
- He reinforces that many biblical figures also experienced shaken faith and were not abandoned by God.
Salvation Is God's Work, Not Our Feelings
- John wrote 1 John so believers would know they have eternal life, providing assurance rather than relying on feelings.
- Laurie emphasizes salvation is God's work from start to finish and cannot be lost by human failure.
