Called to Communion Assurance of Salvation or Psychological State?
Sep 10, 2025
Dive into a captivating discussion on the delicate balance between assurance of salvation in Protestantism and the Catholic emphasis on hope and perseverance. Explore the challenges of genuine repentance, especially in late-life conversions, and reflect on moral judgment in Catholicism, including the role of purgatory. The conversation also journeys through the Assumption of Mary and the significance of community in faith transitions, all while inviting listeners to engage with diverse religious experiences and perspectives.
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Don't Rely On Feelings For Assurance
- Do not equate subjective certainty with truth; psychological assurance alone is poor evidence of salvation.
- Ground assurance in objective signs: perseverance in the Church and the sacraments, not merely inner feeling.
Hope Vs. Absolute Certainty
- Catholics can have confident hope based on God's promises and sacraments rather than absolute certainty about final outcome today.
- Persevering in communion with the Church and sacraments provides an objective path to salvation.
Persevere In Communion
- If you want assurance of salvation, stay in communion with the Church and persevere in the faith until death.
- Rely on the sacraments as tangible signs of grace that sustain perseverance and hope.
