New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 44

Assurance of Salvation with Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund

Addressing the widespread struggle with assurance of salvation in an age of anxiety, Gavin Ortlund emphasizes that Christians can experience deep confidence in their standing with God through the testimony of the Holy Spirit and the promises of Scripture. Ortlund offers theological clarity, pastoral insight, and practical steps for cultivating lasting assurance in the Christian life.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, and Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t and What It Means to Be Protestant.

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