The Encounter That Made Me Believe in Eternal Security

About this sermon

In this deeply personal and theologically rich message, R.T. Kendall recounts a life-altering encounter with the presence of Jesus Christ that forever settled the question of salvation in his heart. At just 19 years old, while serving as a young pastor and college student, Dr. Kendall experienced a profound moment of prayer and divine revelation while driving through Tennessee in 1955. In an extraordinary encounter, he saw Jesus interceding for him at the right hand of the Father and heard words that brought him into a supernatural rest—one that removed all doubt about his eternal salvation. 00:00 – Called to Ministry and a Life-Changing Drive R.T. Kendall reflects on his early call to ministry and the prayer-filled journey that led to a divine encounter. 01:29 – Seeing Jesus Interceding for Me A profound experience of the glory of God and Christ’s intercession at the Father’s right hand. 02:36 – “He Wants It… He Can Have It” The moment eternal assurance entered his heart and brought supernatural rest. 03:16 – Discovering Eternal Security How this encounter revealed salvation as settled forever—chosen from the foundation of the world. 04:33 – From Experience to Romans 4 Why assurance of salvation is grounded in Scripture, not in dramatic experiences. 06:15 – A Near-Death Experience and the Tragedy of Doubt The story of Aunt Ruth and the sorrow of works-based insecurity. 09:01 – The Joy of Knowing You Cannot Be Lost The peace and freedom that come from trusting fully in Christ’s finished work.

Topics

• Faith
• Salvation
• Heaven & Eternity