Saved, Sure and Secure: Answers to Three of Life's Most Important Questions

By Dr. Aubrey McGann

This book answers three important questions regarding the spiritual life: How can a sinful person be reconciled to a holy God? How can we know that our salvation is real? How can we be sure that our salvation is eternally secure? 

The Bible is quoted extensively and explained clearly so that readers of all ages will be able to underst

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stratton Press
• Release date: Oct 4, 2019
• ISBN: 9781643457802

Dr. Aubrey McGann

Dr. Aubrey McGann has had an extensive ministry in many countries to thousands of seekers of truth. With two earned doctorates and a solid foundation in the infallible Word of God, he writes with authority, clarity, logic, and simplicity. He has a unique gift of taking complicated biblical concepts and explaining them in down-to-earth language so that virtually everyone can understand.

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Foreword

The book you are holding in your hand contains the answer to one of the most important questions you will ever ask about life. This question is extremely important and immensely personal. It is the question of destiny: Where will I go when I die? All religions and all philosophical systems attempt to answer this question. It is considered one of the big five questions of life. Its answer holds the key to unlocking the meaning of life itself, which is another big question all people ask. Saved, Sure, and Secure deals with one of the oldest questions posed in the Bible: How can a human being become right with God? (Job 25:4). The answer to this question is found in the biblical notion of being saved. It also presupposes the most apparent truth about life: humankind is estranged from its creator and stands in need of a right relationship with God—in a word, righteousness. People need to be right with God. So what is wrong? It is sin!

The doctrine of salvation (called soteriology) is the Bible’s teaching concerning being saved and being right with God. The Bible contains the truth about humankind’s plight and need to believe on Christ for salvation, thus becoming Christian. People who are saved are called Christians, meaning little Christs. This is because Jesus Christ is the author and finisher of their salvation. Salvation is of the Lord—the Lord Jesus Christ. Through His death, burial, and resurrection, Christ proved that He was the only one qualified to be the author of salvation. Therefore, religion apart from Him is worthless. This is why there can only be one way to be right with God. It is according to His word and teaching that anyone can be certain of being saved.

If you know Christ, this book will further equip you to share the gospel, which Christ commands all His followers to do. If you are not a Christian, then this book will provide you with all the answers pertaining to the big question, Where will I go when I die? It has been said that the death rate is still one per person. In light of this, Saved, Sure, and Secure may be the most important book you will ever read!

—Kenny Rhodes, MDiv PhD

President, Scofield Graduate School

and Theological Seminary

Preface

No matter how educated and sophisticated people are, there are some elemental questions that have occupied their thoughts at various times in their lives, questions such as, Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?

In my many years of ministry, I have been called upon to answer hundreds of questions regarding life and the afterlife from sincere seekers after truth. With so many philosophies, opinions, and religions popping up and floating around, where can authoritative answers be found?

Based solidly on the only infallible source of truth, the Bible, this book answers three of life’s most important questions:

How can I be saved?

How can I be sure that I am saved?

How can I know that my salvation is secure?

Those who have discovered the answers to these important questions experience a settled peace in the innermost recesses of their souls that nothing can disturb. Whatever else may be taking place in their lives—physical, financial, social, or emotional challenges—they can rest peacefully because the ultimate issues are settled.

In the depths of the ocean, there is a tranquility that is not disturbed by the storms that are occurring on the surface. So it is in the hearts of those who have the imperturbable confidence that they are saved, sure, and secure.

Author’s Note

Throughout this book, you will notice some Scripture references in parentheses, such as the following:

God has a lot invested in you, and He has some wonderful plans for you. He says that His plans are to prosper you, to keep you from harm, and to give you hope for the future (Jeremiah 29:11).

You are encouraged to look up these references in the Bible and read them, as they will shed further light on the subjects being discussed. Always go to God’s inspired Word, the Bible, as the final authority on matters of faith and practice.

Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten your heart and mind as you read.

Chapter 1

You Are One of a Kind

You are worth a lot more than you think!

This is not about how much money you make or how much of the world’s goods you possess. It is about your intrinsic worth as a human being.

This is not even about self-esteem. Self-esteem involves your thoughts and emotions—what you believe and how you feel about yourself. It is highly subjective and can be either healthy or unhealthy, depending on the accuracy of your estimation of your true worth or worthiness. Some people have a very low opinion of themselves even when there is really no reason for thinking or feeling that way, while others have an inflated opinion of themselves, which may be totally unjustified.

The Bible says that we should not think that we are better than we really are but should be honest in our assessment of ourselves (Romans 12:3).

It is also important that you do not have too low an evaluation of yourself.

You are about to begin an incredible journey of discovery that will help you to realistically evaluate your true worth. Not only will you learn that you are worth much more than you probably ever imagined, but you will begin to grasp all the implications that stem from that realization.

You are unique.

You are unique. You are a very special individual, and there is nobody in the whole wide world who is exactly like you. That is amazing when you stop to think of the billions of people who have lived on this planet since the creation of the first human beings.

You may be tempted to think of yourself as just one insignificant creature in a world crowded with billions of other insignificant, almost anonymous creatures. It seems as though most people are born, live, and die—and are forgotten. One generation succeeds another, and