When it comes to assurance, the equation stops with Christ. Did he finish the work? Is he enough? You will NEVER (yes, I’m raising my voice a bit) achieve the sanctity you want without first trusting in the sufficiency of the finished work of Christ. Must we die to self? Yes. We must die to sin daily. Does my lack of mortification mean I am not justified? No. It means I’m not yet glorified. Read more»
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- How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia
- The Canons Of Dort (10): Unconditional Grace Gives Assurance
- Ferguson: Assurance Depends On Sola Gratia, Sola Fide
- Does The Westminster Confession Contradict Calvin On Assurance And Faith?
- Calvin: Assurance Fills Our Sails
- How Do You Know? Ursinus on Assurance
- Who Are the True Catholics? (4) The Assurance of Salvation
- The Ground of Assurance
R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.
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