Secure in Christ: Understanding Salvation for Unshakable Assurance

by Matt Pavlik

Secure in Christ: Resting in the Truth That Holds You
In a world filled with shifting expectations and spiritual uncertainty, many Christians wrestle with questions of salvation, assurance, and identity. Secure in Christ offers a clear and comforting path through that confusion, guiding readers to a firm foundation built on Scripture and God's unchanging promises.

Drawing on two decades of counseling experience and theological depth, Secure in Christ explores what it means to truly belong to Christ—and how believers can live with confidence, not fear. Through engaging teaching and practical insights, readers will learn how to:
Recognize counterfeit beliefs
Break free from spiritual discouragement
Rest in the permanence of God's grace
If you're tired of second-guessing your faith or wondering if you're doing enough to stay saved, this book is a welcome invitation to rest in the truth that already holds you.

Perfect for:
Christians seeking assurance of salvation
Readers navigating seasons of doubt or spiritual dryness
Counselors and pastors wanting a deeper resource for discipleship
Small groups building community through chapter discussions and reflection
Fans of The Chosen seeking deeper insight into what it means to be chosen by Christ
Discover how secure you truly are — and walk forward in peace, purpose, and joy.

265 pages, Paperback

Published August 26, 2025

About the author

Matt Pavlik has been a committed follower of Christ since 1991 and a professional counselor since 2000. He is the founder of his private practice New Reflections Counseling and the Christian Concepts blog. For over two decades, he has guided individuals and couples toward emotional healing and spiritual clarity.

Matt's pastoral writing style helps believers understand and apply God’s truth, encouraging spiritual growth. His work invites readers to move from confusion to assurance, from striving to resting—anchored in the truth of their identity in Christ. He draws inspiration from his walk with Christ, biblical insights, and his experience counseling thousands.

Secure in Christ reflects Matt’s approach to counseling and discipleship that is deeply incarnational—emphasizing the lived reality of Christ’s presence within each believer. Rather than offering abstract theology or behavior-based solutions, Matt helps readers experience spiritual transformation through relational connection, emotional honesty, and the indwelling life of Christ. His layered metaphors and practical reflections equip readers to stand on solid ground—no longer defined by fear or failure, but by the unwavering love of God.

Matt lives in Ohio with his wife and children. He continues to write, counsel, and build communities that foster transformation through truth and grace. To explore more of Matt’s writing and resources for spiritual formation, find him online at Christian Concepts.

Reviews

[Jagdish Arora · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book delivers a thoughtful and compassionate message for anyone wrestling with doubts about their salvation. It replaces fear with understanding, showing through clear biblical teaching that God’s grace is permanent and dependable. The author’s approach is both practical and heartfelt, blending theology with real-life application in a way that strengthens faith and brings emotional relief. Each chapter gently guides readers toward deeper trust and lasting assurance. It’s an inspiring resource for believers seeking confidence in their relationship with God.

[Peter Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book - what really shines through is the pastoral counselling experience of the author. Our assurance of salvation has so many implications - knowledge is one thing - assurance is another. Therefore, in practice reminders like this book are so important. It’s so common to live as though we were uncertain…. The author rightly distinguishes between what we know, and how we feel.