Copyright 2007 by Felton Thompkins

In our quest to establish ourselves in the truth, we as
Christian believers have, at one time or another,
questioned the validity of our salvation. These questions
and concerns are largely due to our own lack of
understanding and a belief system that's not rooted in
love, and in God's infallible word. Forever, O Lord thy
word is settled in heaven. Psalms 119:89. KJV

Warning! This article is not for the super spiritual. This
article is for those of us who have struggled in our walk
with God, for those of us who have fallen short and
continue to fall short each and everyday. So with that
said, let's get to the good stuff.

If you would, let me briefly give you some details of my
life as a Christian. I was saved at the age of fifteen (15)
or should I say I accepted the Lord Jesus into my heart at
that time. Either one will do - they both are true. I
attempted to live the do this and don't do that Christian
way of life - to no avail I might add. I burned out before
I was six months born-again. Now some people will say He
must not have been saved anyway but that's not the truth!!
So I lived life a little longer, went back to church, left
the church, went back to church, left.... you get the
point. In all of that coming and going, my salvation
remained in tact.

This brings me to the purpose of this article; that it
might give you, the reader, the re-assurance of your
Saviour and of your salvation. The scripture says For by
grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works lest any
man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV). This is probably
one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, yet the least
believed and the most misunderstood. This simply means that
you don't do good deeds to get saved and you don't do good
deeds to remain saved.

Who are we going to believe - God or man? God said that His
Word is settled in Heaven. Ps.119:89 Therefore our
salvation is settled with Him. The subject of our salvation
is inexhaustible, yet it can be exhausting if you think you
need to do something spectacular to get it, or to keep it.

This brings me to the next truth that I believe many don't
know about, or have grossly overlooked. Again the scripture
says...For the gifts and calling of God are without
repentance. Romans 11:29 (KJV). To put this in simple
layman's terms it means that God does not give you a gift
and then get mad at you for doing something wrong, and take
the gift back. No! This is something that man would do, but
not God. His Word is settled in Heaven. Psa. 119:89.

Even if God didnt say anything else about securing our
salvation, these 3 verses of Scripture would be enough. But
God knowing how hard it would be to convince us and the
obstacles we would encounter from the enemy, He in his
wisdom has expressed it throughout the Bible. Remember
this: God cannot and will not lie, and He has promised in
Hebrews 13:5 to never leave us nor forsake us. Jesus Christ
the same yesterday and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8.

In conclusion, I would like to leave this admonishment:
take some time and meditate on these few verses of
scripture; Psa. 119:89, Eph. 2:8-9, Romans 11:29 and the
whole book of 1st John for about 5 days or more if needed.
I also encourage you to do a word study on the words grace
and gift.

Well, there you have it! I'm dubbing this as my
"Prescription to a Sound Mind" concerning the salvation of
the Lord. I wish you much peace and love. God Bless.

Felton L. Thompkins is the Newbies Advocate. He's now
making his home in Jacksonville, FL. He is a lover of God
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