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2. A BELIEVER MAY NEVER HAVE A FULL ASSURANCE There is a distinction between faith and assurance. If we are faithful to Scripture we must believe that there are those, though they are saved, may never come to full assurance. This is why understanding what faith and assurance are is important. i. Faith in Jesus…
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Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.