"I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, even if he dies, will live." - Jesus

Christians Doubting Their Salvation... Is That Possible?

Many Christians often wrestle with the need to know for sure that they are saved. For many, it is an up and down proposition.  Is it really possible to know that one is saved and on the road to heaven? 
The Bible presents salvation as an obvious experience whereby, God by His grace has justified all who have trusted Jesus Christ (1 John 5:13). The assurance of salvation is not based on feelings (though the Christian may feel saved), but on the absolute authority and authenticity of God's Word. The most obvious or pressing clue that a person is saved will be realized in a certain gravitation to know and obey the Word of God.

Here are certain things to look for in your life if you are saved:

#1: Have you enjoyed spiritual fellowship with God,, with Christ and with fellow believers? 1 John 1:3,4 
#2: Do you have a sensitivity to sin - 1 John 1:7

#3: Are you basically obedient to the commandments of Scripture? 1 John 2:3 

#4: What is your attitude toward the world and its values? 1 John 2:15

#5: Do you practice sin less (not sinless) now that you have professed faith in Christ? 1 John 3:6

#6: Have you experienced answered prayer? 1 John 3:22

#7: Do you have the inner witness of the Holy Spirit? 1 John 4:13

#8: Do you have the ability to discern between spiritual truth and error? 1 John 4:1

#9: Do you believe the basic doctrines of the faith? 1 John 5:1a

#10: Have you experienced persecution for your Christian position? Philippians 1:28

#11: Ultimately, do you find yourself gravitating to the Word of God for counsel, comfort, direction and instruction? 1 Peter 2:2

If you can answer yes to all of these, you are saved (period). If not, then know that you can be saved (Rom 5:8; John 3:16). God is willing and able to save you. Ask God by faith for forgiveness of your sins

Pray this prayer...   Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, and I believe you paid for my sins with your blood, and that you rose from the dead. I repent of my unbelief and place my trust in you and you alone to be my Savior. Amen!

If this is your prayer, Romans 10:13 is God’s answer: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

The assurance of salvation is made possible by a sound and structured study of God's Word.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger       

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