![]() So when we read through John’s letter, we see that he answers this question from several different angles. The Apostle John wrote his first letter to address this very question: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Or perhaps we read one of the “warning” passages about turning away from the faith or the unforgivable sin and yet again ask the question, “how do I know if I’m really saved?” The difficulties of life and discouragement over our sin can lead us to question the reality of our salvation. From God’s perspective, his salvation is an objective reality that cannot be changed (Rom 8:28-30).īut from our subjective experience, we may not feel certain. He has passed from spiritual death to spiritual life (John 5:24) and has been declared not guilty in God’s court of law (Rom 3:21-26). The Bible clearly teaches that the moment a person turns from his sin and trusts in Jesus to be forgiven of his sin, he is saved (Acts 2:37-41). ![]() How do I know if I’m really saved? This is such an important question, and it deserves a careful answer. Since ministry leaders are continually talking about the application of truth, it seems proper for God’s people to be sure of the foundation upon which they stand. ![]() In the world of ministry, a pastor will seldom deal with questions that are more important than the assurance of salvation.
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