Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0016A recorded on January 7, 1979 teaching from Romans 8:18-39 – They Shall Be Mine.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the unwavering security of a believer’s salvation, drawing heavily from Romans 8. Stevens argues against the notion that Christians can lose their salvation, emphasizing that salvation is a complete and irreversible act of God’s grace, achieved through Christ’s sacrifice. He acknowledges the ongoing struggle with sin (“the deeds of the body”) in believers’ lives, but asserts this internal conflict doesn’t negate their eternal security. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens aims to reassure believers of their secure position in Christ and to encourage those struggling with sin to rely on God’s grace and power for overcoming temptation.