How do I know if I am really saved?
Description
Episode 25. In this episode, we answer a question submitted by a listener: “How do I know if I am really saved?”
1. First, do you understand the gospel?
https://www.machiasvalley.org/the-gospel
Romans 3:21-26; Hebrews 6:19-20; Galatians 3:26 ; John 10:27-30; Acts 16:31 ; Romans 10:13
Sealed with the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22
2. If yes, then you can know you are really saved because God’s Word declares you are saved.
- Adoption – Galatians 3:26
- Union with Christ – Romans 5:11
- Gifts from the Father to the Son – John 10:27-30; 17:11 , 20-21
- Read 1 John
3. There is evidence or fruit of salvation.
- Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
- Love for God – Mark 12:30
- Love for other Christians – John 13:35 , Colossians 1:4,8; I John
- Mortification of/grief over sin – Galatians 5:19-21; Romans 6; Romans 8:13-16
Assurance - article by The Gospel Coalition
Do you have questions about the Bible or living out your faith? Submit your question at www.machiasvalley.org/questions and we will try to answer in a future episode.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications, MVBC
United States
