R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, delves into the vital distinction between genuine faith and superficial belief. He explores the nature of saving faith and the significance of being 'sealed with the Holy Spirit,' offering assurance of salvation. The conversation highlights the transformative power of God's seal and the themes of redemption and glorification in believers' lives, encouraging a deeper reflection on the teachings of Ephesians for lasting spiritual growth.
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Three Aspects of Saving Faith
Saving faith includes knowing the gospel content, intellectually assenting to its truth, and most importantly, personally trusting in Christ for salvation.
Mere belief or intellectual assent without trust is insufficient, as even demons have correct knowledge but are not saved.
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Jim Kennedy's Chair Illustration
Jim Kennedy illustrated saving faith using an empty chair scenario to explain belief versus trust.
He highlighted that true faith means actually sitting (trusting) in the chair, not just believing it exists or is sturdy.
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The Holy Spirit's Seal Assurance
The Holy Spirit seals believers, authenticating that they belong to God and marking them as His possession.
This seal acts as God's unbreakable promise, guaranteeing the believer's inheritance and salvation.
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This book approaches the Epistle to the Ephesians in a unique manner, deviating from the traditional verse-by-verse analysis. It acknowledges the debt of biblical studies to historical method while offering a fresh and comprehensive examination of the text. The study provides a radical and insightful look at the Epistle, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in New Testament studies.
Institutes of the Christian Religion
John Calvin
John Calvin's 'Institutes of the Christian Religion' is a comprehensive systematic theology that profoundly shaped Protestant thought. It systematically presents Calvin's understanding of Christian doctrine, covering topics such as God's sovereignty, salvation by grace through faith, and the sacraments. The Institutes are known for their clarity, precision, and profound insights into the nature of God and humanity's relationship with Him. Calvin's emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the importance of living a life of faith has had a lasting impact on Christian theology and practice. The work remains a significant resource for theological study and reflection.
By granting us His Holy Spirit, God guarantees us all the blessings of the gospel as our gracious inheritance. From his exposition of the book of Ephesians, today R.C. Sproul explains why everyone who truly trusts in Jesus can have the assurance of everlasting salvation.
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