How to Know You're Saved

C. DONALD COLE served as a host and commentator on Moody Radio's ^Open Line for 26 years before retiring in 2008. He previously served on ^the faculty at Emmaus Bible College and as a missionary in Angola with his wife, ^Naomi. Pastor Cole is the author of a number of books, including How to Know ^You're Saved and All You Need to Believe: The Apostle's Creed. Pastor ^and Mrs. Cole live in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Pastor Cole will lead the reader to a thorough understanding of salvation ^on God's terms. The believer will recognize that they can have assurance that they ^are eternally saved. This booklet details the basis of salvation by exploring how ^a holy God can save sinful people and still be holy. The reader learns the way of ^salvation by discovering what sinful people must do and what God does to save.



Introduction                                                                               ^9

1. The Basis of Salvation                                                          ^13
How a holy God can save sinful people and still be holy

2. ^The Way of Salvation                                                           25
What ^sinful people must do to be saved and what God
does to save them

3. ^The Question of Sin                                                              ^63
Why saved people still sin

Summary                                                                                  ^75
Appendix: Examining Controversial Texts                                  ^83




"But how can I know I'm saved?"

With his comfortable ^blend of Scriptural knowledge and love for people, Pastor Donald Cole addresses ^one of the most troubling concerns many Christians have--assurance of their eternal ^salvation.

 By exploring the tenets of the Christian faith, Pastor Cole ^gives those who already believe confidence in their position in Christ.  This ^trusted Bible teacher never shrinks from tackling difficult texts--such as those ^that seem to suggest salvation can be lost--and he explains why a saved person still ^sins.

In this freshened edition of his classic book, Donald Cole's clear ^teaching and compassionate voice come through in response to one of life's most ^important questions.




With his comfortable blend of Scriptural knowledge and love for people, ^Pastor Donald Cole addresses on of the most troubling concerns many Christians have: ^assurance of their eternal salvation. By exploring the tenets of the Christian faith, ^Pastor Cole gives those who already believe confidence in their position in Christ. ^This trusted Bible teacher never shrinks from tackling difficult texts, such as ^those that seem to suggest salvation can be lost, and he explains why a saved person ^still sins. In this freshened edition of his classic book, Donald Cole's clear teaching ^and compassionate voice come through in response to one of life's most important ^questions.




Radio Pastor Donald Cole is a "rock star" to our Moody Radio listeners.  ^The gentle wisdom he shares on the air reflects the love of his grandfatherly heart.  ^His answers to listener questions aren't template.  They come from his authentic ^experience in God's word.  And Don Cole's commentaries are fresh, insightful ^and timely.  He reads the news with an deep understanding of God's truth and ^God's plan for his people. 
-Wayne Pederson, vice president of Broadcasting, ^Moody Radio

Many people wander around in their faith, unsure of their ^eternal footing.  In his gentle manner, Pastor Don Cole encourages you to discover ^and understand your salvation. How You Can Know You're Saved is an essential ^read for anyone who has wondered about the permanency of God's love.  ^
-Michael Easley, president, Moody Bible Institute

With his comfortable blend of Scriptural knowledge and love for people, Pastor Donald Cole addresses on of the most troubling concerns many Christians have: assurance of their eternal salvation. By exploring the tenets of the Christian faith, Pastor Cole gives those who already believe confidence in their position in Christ. This trusted Bible teacher never shrinks from tackling difficult texts, such as those that seem to suggest salvation can be lost, and he explains why a saved person still sins. In this freshened edition of his classic book, Donald Cole's clear teaching and compassionate voice come through in response to one of life's most important questions.



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