CH Spurgeon's Doubts & his Attack on Assurance of Salvation

[unclewayne82]

If you put on a parachute to "improve your flight" when trials come and the passengers laugh and mock you, you will take off that parachute and throw it on the floor in raged with bitterness and disillusionment. If you put on the parachute because at any moment you could be jumping 25,000 feet, when trials come your not going to take the parachute off because you put it on to save you from sure death. Jesus is the parachute. Don't just put him on but trust he will save from sure death.

[unclewayne82]

But there is some good news. Jesus Christ paid your fine. He died on the cross, was buried and rose on the third day defeating sin and death! To partake in God's free gift of eternal life, you need to repent and turn from your sins once and for all and trust in the Savior Jesus alone to save you from the wrath to come.

[unclewayne82]

So if you were to stand before God on judgment day guilty of breaking his law, you wouldn't go to heaven. The truth is you would go to hell; "where the worm dies not and the fire is never quenched."

[unclewayne82]

Because God is good, he must punish sin. If you were standing in court guilty of rape and murder and told the judge "I believe your a good judge and Im sorry for my actions." Would the judge let you go free? No. If he were a good judge, he would see that you paid for your crime. That being said, we are all criminals of God's law (the ten commandments) and the bible says the penalty of sin is death.

[unclewayne82]

If you answered yes to these questions then you have admitted to being a lying thieving blasphemer and adulterer at heart. If God judges you by those standards (which he will on judgment day, the bible says its appoint to men once to die and after this the judgment.) would you be innocent or guilty? Would you go to heaven or hell?

[unclewayne82]

How to test faith: Have you ever lied? Have you ever stolen regardless of value? Have you ever used God's name in vain? Using His name in place of a four letter filth word to express disgust is called blasphemy. The Bible warns that we will held accountable for every idle word. Jesus said, You have heard it said of old thou shall not commit adultery, but I say unto you whosoever looks upon a woman with lust has committed adultery with her in his heart. Have you ever looked at someone in lust?

[unclewayne82]

How to test faith: Have you ever lied? Have you ever stolen regardless of value? Have you ever used God's name in vain? Using His name in place of a four letter filth word to express disgust is called blasphemy. The Bible warns that we will held accountable for every idle word.

Jesus said, You have heard it said of old thou shall not commit adultery, but I say unto you whosoever looks upon a woman with lust has committed adultery with her in his heart. Have you ever looked at someone in lust?

[Ma007rk]

Well, There are instances in the Scripture where Jesus said "Go your way, Your faith has saved you". But I think I understand the message that you are trying to convey. I believe that we all need to test ourselves from time to time,

I don't think that there isn't a person walking who is truly saved who hasn't at one point and time doubted their salvation.

[jesusslave]

this is the second video I have watched, where you are saying, that we as Christians, are not to test ourselves(2cor 13 v 5)(1John).. yes, believe God, but you cannot trust your own heart. (Jer 17v.9) so a Christian is called to run the race(not works) but beware you stand lest you fall(1cor 10v 12) why did Jesus emphasize so much on tares and wheat? the seed parable? if you are not producing, and being sanctified, then you are decieved into thinking you are saved.(james 2v19)

[annalyncorpuz]

this is a non-sense video. foolishness.

[mandemonic63]

AndrewCBain, you sound like a "dumb ass speaking with man's voice " (2 Peter2:16).

Have you ever bothered to consider any of Spurgeon's teachings in their entirety? You are nothing but a "Rabshakeh".

You sir (and I use that term loosely), are no better than "the men which sit on the wall, eating their own dung, and drinking their own piss" (2 Kings 18:27).

[Bogzy1989]

NO NO NO. you're not attacking CH Spurgeon, you're attacking that Holy Spirit. that is in him.

[M007rk]

Personally speaking, I have doubted my salvation. I have called into question the promises of God on occasion. I have viewed salvation as being "Something that was meant for others, But not for me" simply because I know the thoughts that go through my mind, as well as the many attitudes that I fight everyday. I can never, ever hope to be good enough, and never will be.

God be merciful to me.......A SINNER!!!!!

[jesusslave]

moo7rk.. I disagree with this video.. but God has given us tests, to see whether we are in the faith.. it's not merely believing, then going about your way..if you truly believe in Chirst, you will produce fruit. He will be sanctifying you. You will be born again, not perfectly sinless, but a progress none the less. If you just have a confession, and no new life in you, then there is place to fear.. but if Christ has birthed you, and your desire is now for Him?He will finish(philippians1v.6)

[dorelieseanu]

Andrew,

You say the apostles never doubted. Read the ressurection stories to see how much they doubted. Even when Jesus gave them the Great Commision some of them doubted (Matthew 28:19).

[cadmancan]

Listen to an entire sermon to understand when he speaks rhetorically or metaphorically. You people who are posting quick judegments on this man of God without being like the Bereans who study to find whether these things be true. You who are quick to beleive this post are like a boat tossed to and fro on a stormy sea. Forgive me if I am sounding too harsh, but undestand and study what you read.

[cadmancan]

LOL! I am in awe how much Spurgeon is misunderstood, mislabeled and misquoted. make no mistke his doctrine is no different than Finnry, Calvin, Luther, Augistine and Paul. People listen to an entire sermon or read and not an excerpt from this person who dislikes Spurgeon. Spurgeon teachings are found quite clearly in Pauls epistles, epecially Romans. You should be ashamed for posting this micharaterization. Nice cut paste job. Paul says I had not known sin but by the law. He is no Pharisee

[ultradad45]

joncbartlett is a sex offender

[bharfarar]

thank you for posting this...I'm going to investigate Sprugeon more. He seems far more balanced and compassionate than modern preachers -- what he says is true...many, many Christians have a very difficult time with God and the 'life of faith.' The simplistic preaching of today's preachers leaves me despairing, and for one, I am encouraged by Spurgeon.

[joncbartlett]

Wow, this man is truly evil.

[jme1976]

joncbartlett

Very wrong my friend, very wrong.

[joncbartlett]

I was talking about Andrew Bain, not Spurgeon.

[jme1976]

my mistake.

[tallerideas]

I think a believer can have feelings of doubt about their salvation, but, intellectually comes to the realization based on the promises of God that their feelings are wrong.

[eyeztothesky]

I personally doubt Andrew is a real Christian, and I think much attention puts fuel on the fire, spends more time attacking the church in his erroneous belief in his own perfection that hes forgotten about bringing praise to Christ, and his doctrinal accusations are wrong or out of context in every case I have seen, theres no sincerity here, its a waste of time to give him attention because youtube is an easy place to receive attention I have found and thats very possibly why hes here

[Jossher700]

From the way he argues, I think he is a Pharisee.

[eyeztothesky]

delete my comment, testing

[shotgunreverend]

I have just had a look at the videos you are producing. Andrew if you spent as much time doing the positive will of God as you do slandering believers you would do well

[TheYearOfJubilee]

Haha, this guy is trying to make a name for himself by attacking men of God. Repent and get a life.

[kylemorne100]

I like the sermon though.

[harmonysound]

You just want attention Andrew.

You still go on about what you don't like.

May God have mercy on you.

[RyanASinclair]

You are a son of Satan Andrew McBain...the LORD rebuke you

[TheLewie]

You hate every great preacher! You twist what they say into something totally different! Why are you doing this? I'd like to know what preachers YOU think preach the truth (since these are all heretics)!It sounds like you think YOU are the only one who knows anything.

[TheLewie]

In all your videos that attack great men of God, you portray yourself as such a Christ-centered person.Why then do you CONSTANTLY slander the preachers whose hearts' desire is to proclaim the gospel, and defend the gospel, and spread a worldwide passion for the UNDILUTED gospel of CHRIST to the glory of God?

[michaeleyeofthetiger]

ALSO THE APOSTLE PAUL WAS STRUGGLING WITH FEARS! It is written. WE HAVE TO DIFFERENTIATE DOUBTS AND FEARS FROM THE DOUBT OF UNBELIEF!!!The Apostle Paul and his friends thought they would have to die. Paul says this happened to make him rely on God only.

[broncosrule7]

YOU SUCK...dont listen to this crap

[CrossReach]

I agree with Spurgeon because God recently used his writings to bring me through a terrible trial of doubting. The fact that my heart wanted to know so badly was proof that I was saved. The unregerate heart cares not or has faih in something other than Christ, but the true believer only doubts himself, not the power of Christ. Works must accompany faith, and sin in the life leaves one with no assurance, drawing him back to God.

[kylemorne100]

Oh CrossReach, you don't know how much that comment meant to me, I face the same thing TODAY! I was facing a terrible trial of doubt also, for Jedas, one of christ disciple have betrayed Christ at the last moment. I think none of us believer want to do that.

[CrossReach]

And oh how many have such a false assurance based on someone telling them "Don't let that old Devil tell you you're not saved. By doubting we see that our hearts are truly sensitive and desiring of assurance, still knowing that only Christ saves.

[SeinUndZeit]

wow, so inaccurate I don;t even know where to start. What a misunderstanding of Spurgeon and what an illogical conclusion. For someone who trumps "LOGIC" so much you sure are so very far from it.

[brix220]

you are a satanist

[sherrijames117]

Oh please spare me with this! Anyone who knows the sermons of Charles Spurgeon knows there is probably no greater preacher that existed!

[unworthyofHisgrace]

"prince of preachers"!

[avian242]

In response to "There can only be one reason that they doubt their salvation. Their doubting springs from a suspicion that something needs to be done ON TOP of the work of Christ for salvation. Where else could their doubts come from ?"

Hmmm... lets distinguish between doubting that what Christ did was enough, and doubting that Christ did anything.

[avian242]

If one has perfect faith that Christ died and rose again, then you might be correct: people who doubt it is enough are trying to add to it.

But who doubts that it is enough? Surely the more common doubt is that Christ rose! Surely people stumble more at the first step, a belief in God, than at the second, that he has saved us.

[avian242]

In a different vein:

What do you (Andrew) take Romans 14 to be about?

" 1Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. "

[Blurkish]

2cor 13:5 doesnt say if u dont know u aint..it says the very opposite it says.."examine yourselves"

[SolusChristus1]

apparently SOMEONE has something against spurgeon or he really doesn't see the gold, scarlet, and blue thread mixed in with what spurgeon is saying.

[AFXH]

nonsense! this is all nonsense, if you were to study biblical theology Genesis - Rev -you would learn how off the mark you truely are

[AndrewcBain]

However, since they do doubt their salvation, it shows that they suspect there is something to be done ON TOP of Christ's work for salvation. And since they can never be certain that they've done enough ON TOP of Christ's work, they are left doubting their salvation.

[AndrewcBain]

There can only be one reason that they doubt their salvation. Their doubting springs from a suspicion that something needs to be done ON TOP of the work of Christ for salvation. Where else could their doubts come from ? If they believed Christ has done EVERYTHING, they would not doubt (they would be know that nothing is required from them, and there would be nothing to doubt).

[AndrewcBain]

lol. Wow. You guys say that I believe salvation by works because I say that I am always assured that Christ's work is enough for me. In fact, it's the opposite. The person who sometimes doubts the sufficiency of Christ's work believes salvation by works.

[emadd002k]

Just because someone doubts that they are saved does not NECESSARILY mean that they doubt Christ's work is sufficient. Some people doubt that they are trusting Christ when they are. They aren't doubting Christ's work, but that they themselves are believers in his sufficient work. You say that someone cannot believe without knowing it. That is definitely debatable. But is doubting that you believe, doubting Christ's work? You have not established a clear connection.

[20485742895729875]

You seem to assume that one is saved by evidence not by grace which is pure arminianism.

[AFXH]

This is hyper calvinisn / and legalism - why take on someone Like C. Spurgeon. I say not that he was perfect - but I say he understood the word greater than you do, ever will moreover he is one that got a hold grace, soemthing you are lacking

[heathac]

Why do you think the epistles of the NT constantly give messages of encouragement and assurance? Is it not because we, as sinners, are still prone to doubt our standing in Christ? This is not a knock against Christ. Rather it is realistic. We are sinners and we need God to constantly remind us of our standing in Christ due to our frailty. Do we not? Or are we implanted with some type of super-assurance in the new birth?

[adamkeith114]

How do you differentiate Sanctification and Justification?

[AndrewcBain]

You can't beat the courtroom analogy.

The Judge justifies the accused when he says to the accused "you are not guilty". That legal act is justification.

The accused then feels warm fuzzy feelings about his acquittal. He feels peace, joy, hope, thanks, gratitude. This is sanctification - the inward change.

[AndrewcBain]

OK. So far agreed? But what I can't agree with is this - the idea that a man can be justified - declared "not guilty" - and not realise he is justified. Believers cannot doubt God's promise because there is no reason to.

Can God lie? Or is it possible for God to be misinformed? No and no. So there's absolutely no reason to doubt God when He says "everyone believing is justified".

[AndrewcBain]

As I pointed out in the video, those that doubt God's promise either think God is a liar or God is misinformed.

[BiblicalAnswers]

Surely you don't think you don't sin. So why would you sin if you are always absolutely certain that God will keep his promises? You obviously doubt that he will keep his promises for brief periods of time, during times of temptation, or else you would not sin.

[AndrewcBain]

Thanks for the response, BiblicalAnswers. Please see the video description for my reply.

[INTJ22]

Bad analogy. Sanctification is not just a warm fuzzy feeling of being let off the hook. Sanctification is rehab to keep us out of the courtroom.

[ienjoypezmore]

the apostles never doubted?

I disagree

why would they deny Christ, and flee the garden of Gethsemane if they didn't doubt Jesus' divinity?

[AndrewcBain]

G'day Lawman. You're right about one thing. The *disciples* had doubts that Jesus was the Christ. They certainly weren't lining up at the tomb on Sunday morning. =) That's my whole point. 2 Peter 1:1 says believers today have the faith of the *apostles* NOT the faith of the disciples.

[AndrewcBain]

The disciples were living before the Resurrection and therefore lacked the decisive evidence that Jesus is the Christ. (Acts 17:31 and Luke 11:29 say that the decisive proof of Christ's Messiahship is his Resurrection.)

So, the disciples had doubts because they were living BEFORE the one decisive proof, but the moment they understood at Pentecost they never doubted again. In fact, John says that anyone today who denies Jesus is the Christ is an Anti-Christ.

[avian242]

Yet after the Resurrection, even face to face with him:

Matthew 28:

16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.