132: Calvinism’s Shocking Quandary: NO ONE Can Know FOR SURE That They’re Saved!!!
From Thursology by Renovation Church
February 5, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 132
About this episode
The episode discusses the distinction between Perseverance of the Saints and Eternal Security in Calvinism, emphasizing the uncertainty of knowing one's election and assurance of salvation.
In our series on the Book of Life and salvation theology, we’re now working through the “P” of Calvinism’s TULIP: Perseverance of the Saints.” But many will be surprised to learn that Perseverance is NOT the same as what most people consider to be the doctrine of Eternal Security. In this session, we’ll hear from many Reformed theologians that Eternal Security is grounded solely in being elected. And…we’ll also hear the shocking fact that, since no one can know for sure that they’ve been elected until after they die, no one can have assurance of their salvation in this life. But then, in contrast, we’ll learn that the Scripture teaches over and over again that we can know…FOR SURE…that we’re saved. In this session…you’ll be shocked…and…encouraged!!! Download notes here
People in this episode
Host: Renovation Church
Topics covered
- Calvinism
- Perseverance of the Saints
- Eternal Security
- salvation theology
- assurance of salvation
- Reformed theology
Keywords
- Calvinism
- salvation
- Eternal Security
- Perseverance of the Saints
- assurance
- Reformed theology
- Book of Life
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Book of Life
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