# #398 - Joby Martin // Assurance That Holds

An episode of [The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1786417647), 10 Jul 2026, 6:06.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426656/episodes/19440921-398-joby-martin-assurance-that-holds.mp3

Anxiety loves the question, “What if I don’t make it?” Philippians 1:6 answers with something sturdier than mood or momentum: God completes what He begins. We lean into Paul’s confidence, not as hype, but as a deep promise for anyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ and wonders if their messy story disqualifies them. We wrestle honestly with the fear behind “Can a Christian lose their salvation?” and we reframe it to the real issue: can Jesus lose someone He saves? From there, we talk about sanctification as a long journey instead of a single snapshot, why believers grow in different orders, and how perseverance functions as evidence of saving faith rather than a prerequisite. If you’ve ever looked at a rough season and assumed it proved you were never real, this conversation brings clarity and calm. Then we get practical and personal: sometimes you need to let yourself off the mat. Conviction of sin can actually be proof the Spirit of God is at work in you. We share a picture every parent understands, a child learning to walk, to remind you that heaven celebrates forward steps even when you feel unsteady. We also unpack “propitiation” from 1 John 4:10, why the cross fully satisfies God, and what that means when you’re tempted to believe God is disappointed in you. If this helped you breathe again, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review so more men can get equipped for the fight. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

## Chapters

- 0:01 Welcome And The Daily Blade Mission
- 0:21 Philippians 1:6 And Confidence In God
- 0:45 Assurance Of Salvation And The Real Question
- 1:22 Sanctification Is A Long Game
- 2:18 Heaven Cheers Your Next Step
- 4:07 Propitiation And God Is Not Disappointed
- 5:14 Encouragement For Parents And Final Charge

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