Assurance of Salvation

In the words of St. Augustine, "Do not despair, one of the thieves was saved Do not presume, one of the thieves was damned"

Brant nails it every time

I thank God for my catholic faith, & may i never judge another for God alone can read hearts.

The "Once saved, always saved" mentality has done so much harm. I know lots of people who live in habitual sin and even so, they are convinced that they are on their way to heaven because one day in the past they prayed the sinner's prayer. I'm afraid they forgot about working out our salvation with fear and trembling. I pray for the Lord to give them some light. When I was a Protestant, I never thought I was being so arrogant. After all, pride was the first sin.

I have absolute HOPE of Salvation!

This has to be one of my favorite explanations and teachings by Dr Pitre. Uplifting and inspirational to boot. Thanks from Texas!

I pray that i may persevere to the end, so that i am saved. Immaculate heart of Mary, pray for us now, and at the hour of our death.

I think it's about the attitude of our heart. I dont think God wants us to be so confident in our salvation that we become arrogant but I dont think He wants us to be so unsure either. As a former protestant back in the Catholic Faith I think the correct response when asked if we are saved or not should be, May the Lord have Mercy on me. 🙏

This is maybe the best I've heard of Brant Pitre EVER! The problem is, it might not be the best when Pitre releases another video! Bravo! It is clear and concise! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Your presentation kept me from falling to a temptation. God bless you.

Faith is a gift from God. It is freely given to us, and it is indeed required for salvation. However, it is possible to lose faith through doubt. Therefore we must always ask for an increase in faith so we may hold onto the gift so we may be saved.

The difficulty with dealing with Calvinists, (once saved always saved) is that we often talk 2 different languages. They build a case verse by verse, we present the truth in the continuity of the context of the scripture. Often like apple's and orange's

That is the key word 'humility'

Every time...so good. Dr. Pitre is the bomb. I learn so much every time I listen to him. His books are amazing as well...The Case for Jesus and Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Awesome.

Praise God for Dr. Pitre's biblical exposition. But he also raises interesting questions, one of which is: if we are saved through faith and good works, how much or how many acts of good works?

Brilliant

I was originally saved over two thousand years ago when God the Son took on human flesh and offered Himself as a perfect sacrifice for all of mankind, defeating the power of sin by suffering on the Cross and destroying death through His miraculous Resurrection. I am being saved daily through my intentional decisions to follow Jesus’ example within each situation that I find myself, viewing paradise not as just a someday destination but as the everyday experience of self-denial, of being filled, through the Eucharist, obedience, and love for others, with Christ. I will, (Lord have mercy), be saved at the Great and final Judgment when I give an account for a lifetime of actions, when it becomes clear whether or not I cooperated with the grace so generously bestowed upon me. Who of us, having been blessed beyond all comprehension, should feel the need to insure that regardless of our choices a reward will be ours free and clear? Who of us dare to sit idle with our assurances, interpreting the conditions of the Bridegroom’s invitation while our lamps for illumining the darkness run out of oil? My individual salvation is being worked out with fear and trembling through the unique responsibilities God deemed best to set before me. Based upon the model of the publican who beat his breast and begged for leniency, I am careful to not assume I have a handle on the spiritual state of others. I would do best, rather, to stay focused on my own flagrant shortcomings, reverencing both friends and enemies, all of whom were created in God’s image, as living icons of Christ Jesus. I share my faith, yes, but not out of obligation; a soul that’s found its meaning cannot help but be a witness to such joy. My ongoing testimony is presented through acts of service, in accordance with Christ’s commandment to love God by loving your neighbor. I pray ceaselessly for the courage to fight the good fight, staying faithful until my very last breath upon this earth. ~ Molly Sabourin

The teaching of the Catholic Church is very clear . . . We fully trust of GOD MERCY. . . . Let the Holy spirit works with in Us . . .for our salvation... Lord we Trust in your GREAT GREAT MERCY @ DIVINE LOVE...🙏🙏🙏

The Old Testament is full of assurances of salvation. Isaiah 9.7 is one of my favorites, but there are tons of passages! In the NT also: Romans 8.11, 8.18, and 8.21. Hebrews 9.28. We who have faith in Christ can hardly wait, but that day will surely come!

Thank you Dr. Pitre for your videos especially now.