How can I know I am saved?

[HeavenOnEarthNow]

Someone who is a sincere Christian for some time told me recently they are not convinced they are saved and worry about it a lot.

I think this is a very good question and I realised it probably took a lot of courage to say this to someone else. I would like to give them a very good reply and would appreciate some assistance.

The issue is what Calvin I believe called the "third use of the law" - Christian behaviour. The New Testament actually gives a very high standard for what God requires. This is great when we initially come to Jesus knowing we cannot save ourselves, but then as Christians we read "if you love me keep my commandments", and I am not really specifically talking about the Old Testament law, but the (new) commandment to love one another.

As Christians do we really show the sort of love Jesus was talking about? Do you still lose your temper? Do you still find yourself joining in gossip or laughing at inappropriate jokes?

Perhaps many Christians don't worry about if they are really saved, but for others - who know their Bible - it can be a worry. Faith without works is dead, a tree is known by its fruits, "my father cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit".

So how do we know if we are producing enough fruit?

I have some ideas but I would like to hear other comments first. Also I would like to hear Bible quotes to justify what you say - don't just give me your opinions!

 

[byhisstripes]

Good afternoon heavenonearth,
The bible says in Romans 10:9
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.
Also in Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
So if your friend confessed his or her sins to Jesus and asked for forgivness of their sins and invited Jesus to be Lord and savior of thier lives and ment it will all of thier heart then I believe that they are truely saved. Jesus says that if you love me than you will keep my comandments, now we are not perfect, but we are supposed to try to do whats right and try to live according to the will of God. That is why it is important that we be in the word daily and put on that full armor of God talked about in Ephesians 6:13
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. We must also be in prayer daily asking for that renewing of our mind and spirit and for forgivness. I really hope this helps, If I can help in any other way please feel free to ask and I will do what I can.
Oh and welcome to our forum its nice to have you Have a wonderful evening

 

[1usul1]

we live under the Grace of God.
He already knows about the mistakes we are going to make, he understands our limitations.
This doesn't mean we should sin, but when we do trip Jesus will bring us back to our feet, if we want him to.

my two cents

 

[byhisstripes]

we live under the Grace of God.
He already knows about the mistakes we are going to make, he understands our limitations.
This doesn't mean we should sin, but when we do trip Jesus will bring us back to our feet, if we want him to.

my two cents

Good answer and welcome to our forum, however; Here is a section in our rules and guidelines that I copied and pasted just incase you were unaware of our forum rules.

2) It is not answering questions or teaching.

Only a member of the congregational forum may give answers to and instruct on doctrinal questions. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non-members, they may not give instruction. Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.
Have a great day and God bless

 

[CindyisHis]

I agree, some scriptures can be disconcerting as we read our Bibles. I believe one who has been born of God truly wants to please God and is grieved over his sin. He will make efforts to change, first by confessing his sin knowing Jesus is faithful and just to forgive him of all sin, and then he will renew his mind by the Word of God. One born of God wants to be in fellowship with God. Undoubtedly the devil will try every possible means to keep this from happening. Condemnation, doubt, and fear are some of the main tools he will use. If one succumbs to the devil's tactics he may find himself in a scary place of being unsure. Another problem is sin, or rather the lust for it. If we choose a lifestyle of sin over one of pursuing God we are in for trouble. In this case we find ourselves without confidence before God.

In short, there are a number of things that can make one wonder, but a sure-fire way of knowing is by abiding in Him, drawing our life from Him daily.

Hope that helps. There surely is more to it. I hope I haven't offended anyone by posting. I don't have a AoG icon.

 

[byhisstripes]

I agree, some scriptures can be disconcerting as we read our Bibles. I believe one who has been born of God truly wants to please God and is grieved over his sin. He will make efforts to change, first by confessing his sin knowing Jesus is faithful and just to forgive him of all sin, and then he will renew his mind by the Word of God. One born of God wants to be in fellowship with God. Undoubtedly the devil will try every possible means to keep this from happening. Condemnation, doubt, and fear are some of the main tools he will use. If one succumbs to the devil's tactics he may find himself in a scary place of being unsure. Another problem is sin, or rather the lust for it. If we choose a lifestyle of sin over one of pursuing God we are in for trouble. In this case we find ourselves without confidence before God.

In short, there are a number of things that can make one wonder, but a sure-fire way of knowing is by abiding in Him, drawing our life from Him daily.

Hope that helps. There surely is more to it. I hope I haven't offended anyone by posting. I don't have a AoG icon.

Just incase you missed my post to the person above you here it is for you as well, just in case you forgot LOL it happens
FORUM RULES:2) It is not answering questions or teaching.

Only a member of the congregational forum may give answers to and instruct on doctrinal questions. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non-members, they may not give instruction. Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.

Its nice to have you fellowshipping and playing games with us though have a wonderful day.

 

[1usul1]

Good answer and welcome to our forum, however; Here is a section in our rules and guidelines that I copied and pasted just incase you were unaware of our forum rules.

2) It is not answering questions or teaching.

Only a member of the congregational forum may give answers to and instruct on doctrinal questions. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non-members, they may not give instruction. Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.
Have a great day and God bless

So what does that actually mean?

I find this forum has an awfully large amount of rules.