Feeling like I can't be saved

[mommaof4]

my dear friend, i have read what you posted and Jesus can accept you he can accept what you have done. and here is the biggie........if you ask for him to forgive you....he will!! he waits at your hearts door and if you feel like he is seeking you, you must open your hearts door and answer the call.
so my friend i know the catholic church has thier own traditions and what Jesus has said in the word of God, rules and traditions are made by men and not by his father.
so again if you feel that God is seeking you, you must repent and come to him.
with true joy because of Jesus

 

[trentlogain2]

I'm not bashing catholics or any other denomination out there, but a part of me wants to think the reason why you are having doubts about whether or not you were really saved is partly because some people out there teach conditional security. (which means that you can lose your salvation after being saved). I vehemently disagree with this view. Now of course only God knows our hearts, but by just reading your post, and looking from all outward appearances, it seems to me that God is dealing with your heart on account of the sins you are in which you have openly shared to the forum. (ie: married to an unbeliever..etc.)

Hebrews 12:5-8

Now the situation you are apparently in demands a response from you. You either can repent from your sins and seek God's fellowship again and allow him to restore you, or you can continue living the way you are now and let things get worse. AND THEY WILL GET WORSE UNTIL YOU ALLOW GOD TO MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE. How do you do that? Simply start being obedient to His Word (The Holy Bible). As far as the consequences of the sin you've been in, it may take time to heal from all of them. There may even be some that are permanent, but remember this: There is nothing that the Lord cannot fix and make right.

romans 5:20
romans 8:28

May God bless you on your journey.

 

[Caedmon]

I'm not bashing catholics or any other denomination out there, but a part of me wants to think the reason why you are having doubts about whether or not you were really saved is partly because some people out there teach conditional security. (which means that you can lose your salvation after being saved). I vehemently disagree with this view. Now of course only God knows our hearts, but by just reading your post, and looking from all outward appearances, it seems to me that God is dealing with your heart on account of the sins you are in which you have openly shared to the forum. (ie: married to an unbeliever..etc.)

Hebrews 12:5-8

Now the situation you are apparently in demands a response from you. You either can repent from your sins and seek God's fellowship again and allow him to restore you, or you can continue living the way you are now and let things get worse. AND THEY WILL GET WORSE UNTIL YOU ALLOW GOD TO MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE. How do you do that? Simply start being obedient to His Word (The Holy Bible). As far as the consequences of the sin you've been in, it may take time to heal from all of them. There may even be some that are permanent, but remember this: There is nothing that the Lord cannot fix and make right.

romans 5:20
romans 8:28

May God bless you on your journey.

No offense taken. I will say though that the only time I've personally ever doubted my salvation was when I was in churches that taught permanent "security" of salvation. I'm much more at peace these days.

 

[pastortimothy]

My sister,
The assurance of salvation has long been one of the most agonizing concepts that believers everywhere wrestle with. You are not alone. Many struggle with those ideas and the answer to the questions surrounding those concepts are complex and have been nothing less than a major wall that divides our faith.

It can get very confusing. But, just look at this scripture, which also comes from Romans:

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
-Romans 10: 9-10

Sister, this is a present-tense statement. So, right now, you can confess that Jesus is Lord and then believe in your heart that God raised him, well then you are saved. It is all about the state of your heart.

You can pray for willingness as well. God knows what is in your heart. If you don't want to change, then at least be honest with God about it and ask for him to make you willing. King David did it. (Psalm 51).

If you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, then you are saved...period.


Very Respectfully In Christ,
T. Michael Cart
T.R.U.T.H. In Ministry
http://www.truthinministry.org