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Is It Possible to Be Truly Saved and Not Know It?

June 20, 2023

Adriel Sanchez

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Assurance of Salvation

Is It Possible to Be Truly Saved and Not Know It?

25 min

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Assurance of Salvation

Is It Possible to Be Truly Saved and Not Know It?

25 min

Episode 1253 Show Notes

From the Show

I don’t believe that we get accidentally saved, however, I do think that there are genuine believers who struggle with assurance.

– Pastor Adriel Sanchez

Is It Possible to Be Truly Saved and Not Know It?

Questions in this Episode

  1. Does the belief that Mary was sinless keep you from salvation?
  2. What happens to Christians when we die?
  3. Is it possible to be truly saved but not know it?
  4. How can I make sure that I don’t confuse the law and gospel?
  5. How can I avoid confusing my works with Christ’s finished work for me?

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Adriel Sanchez

Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

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