Direct Answer
It challenges any view that treats correct doctrine as the thing that saves or that separates faith from obedience. The message does not discuss grace or assurance directly, so those parts must be reasoned from what is said.
Support from the Message
- David Bercot says salvation is probably the second most covered topic in the early Christian writings, so their view of it is clear. - He says they did not include it in the creed, because they did not think you must understand the theology of salvation to be saved. - He says you are saved by belief in Jesus Christ and an obedient, loving relationship of faith with Him. - He adds that they clearly understood how you get saved and how you remain saved. - He lists baptism, communion and free will among matters on which they were clear.
Discussion Follow-up
Does your confidence before God rest more on what you can explain or on your obedient relationship with Jesus? How would a group talk about assurance differently if it began from the early Christian view?