Author: John Van Gelderen

Assurance of Salvation – Part Six: The Danger of Fallible Assurance through Wrong Focus

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Apr 20, 2021 | Salvation

Assurance is good news! So how has it become bad news to so many? I have had numerous email and...

Assurance of Salvation – Part Five: The Gospel of Assurance

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Apr 13, 2021 | Salvation

According to John 10:10, Jesus came that we might have life (salvation), know it (assurance), and...

Assurance of Salvation – Part Four: The Gospel of Salvation

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Apr 8, 2021 | Salvation

The last article emphasized the importance of a correct diagnosis in order to find the correct...

Assurance of Salvation – Part Three: Matching the Cure with the Need

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 30, 2021 | Salvation

A preacher friend operated under the philosophy if you get sick, just tough it out until you get...

Assurance of Salvation – Part Two: Causes of Doubt

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Mar 29, 2021 | Salvation

Why do people doubt their salvation? The primary reason is theological; a secondary reason is...

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I write on the Spirit-filled Life (experiencing Jesus personally), revival and awakening (experiencing Jesus corporately), the Holy Spirit (the agent who manifests the life of Jesus), and faith (the access to the life of Jesus). In addition I may occasionally address related matters along with highlighting relevant resources.