Men of the Word 2025–2026
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Obedience of God’s Commands" | Brad Klassen “Assurance and the Obedience of God’s Commands" | Brad Klassen
Men of all ages are invited; no registration is necessary.
Livestream is available on the Grace Media App and the Livestream webpage.
That You May Know: A Study in 1 John
with Brad Klassen
“Am I truly saved? Is assurance of salvation ever possible? How can I have confidence that I am going to heaven?” Most likely, someone has asked you how to answer these questions. Undoubtedly, you have asked them yourself.
Some believe that answering such questions is impossible. They contend that assurance of salvation is nothing short of spiritual arrogance. In fact, if you were granted assurance, you would inevitably abuse it as a license for licentious living. Instead—they argue—God keeps you in the dark to motivate you to keep trusting and obeying.
Others believe that the questions should not even be asked. They contend that if you are a part of the right tradition, or if you have been baptized, or if you recited the prayer at the end of a gospel tract, then your destiny is automatically sealed. To even ask these questions is tantamount to blasphemy. You are free to live, even in sin, so that you can prove how grace abounds still more.
Both responses illustrate the extremes of man-made religion. The one embraces the lack of assurance as a manipulative tool. The other offers unqualified and unquestioned assurance as a convenient cover for sin.
To avoid these attractive yet destructive extremes, we must direct these questions to God Himself. They are some of the most important questions we will ever ask. And mercifully, He has not left us without a response.
The letter of 1 John was written primarily to answer questions like these. In fact, the Spirit-superintended writer of the letter—the apostle John—expresses his whole purpose for writing it with these words: “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). God wants us to ask these questions, and He wants us to know the answers.
Beginning September 3, Men of the Word will embark on an important, year-long study of this letter and the light it sheds on the doctrine of assurance. For some, this study will provide the confidence they have been longing for. It will apply the balm for the soul that John so wishes for his readers. For others, this study will tear away false assurance. It will warn about the sinking sand of self-confidence and explain the way of escape. For everyone, this study will focus on the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ—a gospel that is intended to rescue sinners from sin, fear, and damnation and impart transformation, joy, and assurance.
The Pillars of Marriage
with Chris Hamilton
* Asterisk on schedule indicates Patio fellowship & refreshments at 6 pm
Not meeting on November 26, 2025 (Thanksgiving Week)
Not meeting on March 4, 2026 (Shepherds' Conference)
Not meeting on April 1, 2026 (Good Friday Service)
Next Event Occurrences
Wednesday, October 22, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Obedience of God’s Commands" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, October 29, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Love of One’s Brother" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, November 5, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Hatred of Evil” | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, November 12, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar 2” | Chris Hamilton
Wednesday, November 19, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Persistence in Truth" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, December 3, 2025,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fall Fellowship (Family Center)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Anticipation of Glory " | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, January 14, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Practice of Righteousness" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, January 21, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar 3" | Chris Hamilton
Wednesday, January 28, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Lifestyle of Love" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, February 4, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
* Q & A
Wednesday, February 11, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Discernment of Error" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, February 18, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar 4” | Chris Hamilton
Wednesday, February 25, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Evening of Hymns | Philip Webb
Wednesday, March 11, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Primacy of God’s Love" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, March 18, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Manifestation of God’s Love" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, March 25, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar 5" | Chris Hamilton
Wednesday, April 8, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Small Group Fellowship
Wednesday, April 15, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Experience of God’s Love” | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, April 22, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Triumph of Faith" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, April 29, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Reception of God’s Word” | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, May 6, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Success of Prayer" | Brad Klassen
Wednesday, May 13, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
* Evening of Prayer
Wednesday, May 20, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar 6” | Chris Hamilton
Wednesday, May 27, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Spring Fellowship (Family Center)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026,
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
“Assurance and the Effects of Regeneration” | Brad Klassen
