| Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1109A recorded on August 10, 1986 teaching from Romans 8:29-30 – Whom He Did Predestinate. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on the doctrine of eternal security, the belief that once a person is saved, they cannot be lost. Stevens’ message is structured as a response to common arguments against eternal security. Pastor Stevens begins by acknowledging the existence of such arguments, which center around the idea that believers can fall away from faith and be lost. He then systematically addresses each argument, using biblical passages to refute them. Through a series of points, Pastor Stevens presents seven reasons why he believes eternal security is a true doctrine: the eternal purpose of God, the sufficiency of Christ’s redemption, the nature of salvation as a gift of grace, the believer’s freedom from sin’s penalty, power, and presence, the vital union between believers and Christ, and the eternal work of the Holy Spirit. The purpose of the sermon is to reassure believers of their eternal security and encourage them to live wholeheartedly for God, understanding the precious nature of their salvation. |
