Scripture clearly teaches the provision of healing in the atonement. Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, in ‘Pursuit of His Presence’ say, concerning our salvation: “The word salvation includes a whole lot more than being born again and going to heaven when you die. It actually means “material and temporal deliverance from danger and apprehension; preservation, pardon,…
God tells me in His word that… l AM God’s child for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God which lives and abides forever. 1Pet 1:23 l AM Forgiven of all my sins. 1Jn2:12 1Jn 1:9 l AM A new creature. 2 Cor 5:17 l AM The temple of…
A common expression in New Testament theology is the term ‘in Christ realities’. This is simply a term used to summarise the profound change brought about in the spirit of the born-again believer through re-generation. In exploring the truths therein we contrast the realities of what we ‘were’ prior to conversion to what we are…
Our final considerations in this session surround the assurance and security of salvation. Can someone lose their salvation? Are we ‘once-saved-always-saved’ or is there a requirement placed on the believer to remain in a state of grace? God desires that the believer receive assurance of salvation. Assurance is defined as “freedom from doubt, firmness of…
We have seen how Jesus Christ made full atonement for man’s sin. The finished work of redemption is complete. Some questions now arise: Is the atonement for all, or is it a limited atonement? Are all saved or just the elect? Are the benefits of the atonement received with conditions or without conditions? Although theologians…
Sanctification “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (1Th 4:3a NKJV) “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1Th 5:23 NKJV) Having been born–again and placed in the family of God…
