I currently have assurance, but how long will it last?

[Bob8102]

I have wavered back and forth between thinking I am a Christian and thinking I am not. I now think I am saved. That is based on some things that occurred this morning, including reading a couple of Private Messages from John. I think I totally trusted Christ and He took me, like I asked Him to. Here's the deal with me: I have both religious OCD and wavering faith. Either one by itself generates severe doubt. The combination of the two has held me in the perfect storm. But now, I can say to my OCD, "Epheshians 1:13-14." I can say to my concern about my wavering faith, "John 1:17." The Ephesians passage says that when I trusted Christ I was sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. The John verse says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of Lights, in Whom there is no variation nor shadow of turning." Biblical doctrine says that Christ saves in a moment and He does not waver. My faith might waver, but He does not. Clinging to those two verses (among others, such as what John pointed out, John 6:37) and to that biblical doctrine, I understand He has me and will not let me go. If I doubt, I can go to some verses and biblical doctrine.

 

[Bob8102]

The "Father of Lights...no shadow of turning" passage is James 1:17, not John, as I referenced it.

 

[Sam91]

The "Father of Lights...no shadow of turning" passage is James 1:17, not John, as I referenced it.

That put me in mind of the song 'Great is thy faithfulness'.

Will hold you up in prayer.
Romans 8:38.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
Lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways honour Him,
And He will make your path straight

Proverbs 3:5-6

Luke 15:1-37

 

[timf]

One would expect someone with new, weal, or uncultivated faith to be uncertain. Christians are to transition from the flesh (selfishness) to love (selflessness) which is Christ-likeness. Assurance grows as you do. Jesus told those that believed in him that if they abode in his word, they would know the truth and the truth would set them free. You might also immerse yourself in Paul's letters.

 

[com7fy8]

If I doubt, I can go to some verses and biblical doctrine.

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

Depend on Him. God is the One able to make sure you are with Jesus.

And I would say share with mature Christian people. Real actual people; however, we have ones here in Christian Forums who can help you. But personal sharing as family is included in how Jesus has us developing as God's children.