Assurance of Salvation
How do I know for sure I am saved?
Assurance: How can you be sure?
There are some things that are easy to be sure about. I know that ….. ○ today is Sunday ○ J ○ I am a human
There are other things which are harder to be sure about. I know that…. ○ today may change my life forever ○ L ○ I will be __ height when I am 26
Assurance: God’s Word Gives Us Confidence
Being saved may seem like one of those can-you-really-know items, but God has given us clear principles in His Word so that we can be sure about our own salvation (1John 5:13)
Assurance: Faith
We can be sure of our salvation if we have called on the name of Jesus Christ as our only LORD and Savior (1John 4:2-3; 1Cor 12:3) He alone can take away your sins He is your only LORD More for your own assurance-do you believe this
now? Harder to tell if someone else is sincere or what they really mean
Assurance: The Holy Spirit
We can be sure of our salvation because of the Spirit’s presence in our lives. (Rom 8:14-16) The Spirit softens our hearts to know God
personally, to cry “Daddy!” (Rom 8:15) The Spirit convicts us of our sin
○ John 16:8 “And when he comes, he will convict the
world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment”
The Spirit produces fruit in our lives ○ Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”
Assurance: Obedience & Love
We can be sure of our salvation because of our obedience and love towards God and others. (1John 2:3-6; 3:7-11) Does this mean true Christians never sin? “makes a practice of sinning” (3:8) True Christians understand the humility
of faith and repentance Our salvation makes us obedient, our obedience does not make us saved Grace before works, not works before grace
Assurance
How can I know I am saved? Do you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God
who died on the cross and rose again for your salvation? Has your heart been softened to the Lord’s presence? Have you called on His name in prayer, felt His conviction over sin, or experienced the joy of His love? Do you see the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life? Have you grown in love and obedience to the Lord and to others?
So What
Christians: Rejoice in your salvation! You have eternal life, a
relationship with your Creator, and you will go to heaven! Take risks! ○ Be bold in your faith for the Lord ○ Do not be so afraid of failure that you never boldly
step out in faith Give assurance to others. Share the good news!
Are you saved? Today, you can know for sure that you are a
Christian and in right relationship with God— Believe in Jesus.
Assurance: How can you be sure?
There are some things that are easy to be sure about. I know that ….. ○ today is Sunday ○ J ○ I am a human
There are other things which are harder to be sure about. I know that…. ○ today may change my life forever ○ L ○ I will be __ height when I am 26
Assurance: God’s Word Gives Us Confidence
Being saved may seem like one of those can-you-really-know items, but God has given us clear principles in His Word so that we can be sure about our own salvation (1John 5:13)
Assurance: Faith
We can be sure of our salvation if we have called on the name of Jesus Christ as our only LORD and Savior (1John 4:2-3; 1Cor 12:3) He alone can take away your sins He is your only LORD More for your own assurance-do you believe this
now? Harder to tell if someone else is sincere or what they really mean
Assurance: The Holy Spirit
We can be sure of our salvation because of the Spirit’s presence in our lives. (Rom 8:14-16) The Spirit softens our hearts to know God
personally, to cry “Daddy!” (Rom 8:15) The Spirit convicts us of our sin
○ John 16:8 “And when he comes, he will convict the
world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment”
The Spirit produces fruit in our lives ○ Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”
Assurance: Obedience & Love
We can be sure of our salvation because of our obedience and love towards God and others. (1John 2:3-6; 3:7-11) Does this mean true Christians never sin? “makes a practice of sinning” (3:8) True Christians understand the humility
of faith and repentance Our salvation makes us obedient, our obedience does not make us saved Grace before works, not works before grace
Assurance
How can I know I am saved? Do you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God
who died on the cross and rose again for your salvation? Has your heart been softened to the Lord’s presence? Have you called on His name in prayer, felt His conviction over sin, or experienced the joy of His love? Do you see the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life? Have you grown in love and obedience to the Lord and to others?
So What
Christians: Rejoice in your salvation! You have eternal life, a
relationship with your Creator, and you will go to heaven! Take risks! ○ Be bold in your faith for the Lord ○ Do not be so afraid of failure that you never boldly
step out in faith Give assurance to others. Share the good news!
Are you saved? Today, you can know for sure that you are a
Christian and in right relationship with God— Believe in Jesus.
