How to Know I am Saved Part 1
How To Know I Am Saved Part 1
Do I Have A Dead Faith (James 2)?
It is extremely important to know with certainty whether I am saved or not. Just because I say I am saved does not mean that I am. In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount He gave a warning, "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven" Matt.7:21. The purpose of this subject is to inspire each person that professes to be a born again believer, to examine and test themselves, from the Scriptures, to prove whether they are in the faith (2 Cor.13:5).
This information is not about "How Can I be Saved" but "How To Know I am Saved". The Scriptures for each of those subjects come from different sections of the Bible. For those who have followed God's Plan for Salvation, the principle evidence of saving grace is holy living.
The apostle John dedicated his first letter to the subject we are exploring, stating the theme at the end: "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. John also told us in his gospel why it was written: "But these are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ; and that believing ye might have life through His name". John 20:31.
It is impossible for an unsaved person to have any true affection for Christ, because love is a result of the Spirit's work. Gl. 5:22, Rom.5:5 . Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" John 14:15.
So What Proof Do I Have Of My Salvation?
Questions I Must Answer
Do I truly believe that my salvation came by grace through faith, and not from any works on my part, but solely a gift from God (Eph.2:8), if so, then I am ready to move on to the next question.
Do I love the Lord my God with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my mind, and my neighbor as much as myself (Matt.22:37-39) ? Love for God and love for people are strong signs of salvation.
Am I being obedient, observing the commandments, and doing the will of the Father (Matt.7:21)? The test of fellowship with God = "And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments" (1 John 2:3).
When there is sin in my life, does conviction, confession, and repentance follow quickly (1 John 1:5-10)?
Is sanctification (being built up, little by little, as a result of obedience to the word of God) occurring in my life as a believer, for that is precisely what happens in the life of a true believer (2 Pet.1:5-11). There should be a decreasing pattern of sin in my life (1 John 3:4-10). True believers grow.
Do I love the world and the things that are in it (1 John 2:15), remembering that Satan is the god of this world (2 Cor.4:4)?
Am I eagerly waiting and watching for the Lord's return (1 John 3:2-3).
If you cannot answer the above questions in a biblical manner, then you need to schedule a meeting with the Pastor and have a long serious talk with him.
Do I Have A Dead Faith (James 2)?
It is extremely important to know with certainty whether I am saved or not. Just because I say I am saved does not mean that I am. In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount He gave a warning, "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven" Matt.7:21. The purpose of this subject is to inspire each person that professes to be a born again believer, to examine and test themselves, from the Scriptures, to prove whether they are in the faith (2 Cor.13:5).
This information is not about "How Can I be Saved" but "How To Know I am Saved". The Scriptures for each of those subjects come from different sections of the Bible. For those who have followed God's Plan for Salvation, the principle evidence of saving grace is holy living.
The apostle John dedicated his first letter to the subject we are exploring, stating the theme at the end: "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. John also told us in his gospel why it was written: "But these are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ; and that believing ye might have life through His name". John 20:31.
It is impossible for an unsaved person to have any true affection for Christ, because love is a result of the Spirit's work. Gl. 5:22, Rom.5:5 . Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" John 14:15.
So What Proof Do I Have Of My Salvation?
Questions I Must Answer
Do I truly believe that my salvation came by grace through faith, and not from any works on my part, but solely a gift from God (Eph.2:8), if so, then I am ready to move on to the next question.
Do I love the Lord my God with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my mind, and my neighbor as much as myself (Matt.22:37-39) ? Love for God and love for people are strong signs of salvation.
Am I being obedient, observing the commandments, and doing the will of the Father (Matt.7:21)? The test of fellowship with God = "And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments" (1 John 2:3).
When there is sin in my life, does conviction, confession, and repentance follow quickly (1 John 1:5-10)?
Is sanctification (being built up, little by little, as a result of obedience to the word of God) occurring in my life as a believer, for that is precisely what happens in the life of a true believer (2 Pet.1:5-11). There should be a decreasing pattern of sin in my life (1 John 3:4-10). True believers grow.
Do I love the world and the things that are in it (1 John 2:15), remembering that Satan is the god of this world (2 Cor.4:4)?
Am I eagerly waiting and watching for the Lord's return (1 John 3:2-3).
If you cannot answer the above questions in a biblical manner, then you need to schedule a meeting with the Pastor and have a long serious talk with him.
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