Assurance of salvation

Introduction

Assurance of Salvation is necessary if a believer is to help others spiritually.

"In my church some think that they are Christians, most of them hope so, some say so, and a few know that they are saved." Rev. H. Hildelbrand

Are you married? Are you sure? You either married or not. There is no half place. A person is either saved or lost. Either "in Christ" or outside.

Salvation is a miracle change. Has the miracle taken place? Yes, or no?
If we are "in Christ"then we ought to have assurance of salvation. Many church people do not believe that is it possible to be sure salvation now they feel it is sacrilegious to make such a statement. Faith believes God.

If we are saved by works then they would be correct, for one would keep working and furthermore, the quality of the works would need to meet standard.

But salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8:) which we receive and then we posses salvation.

Definition of "Assurance of Salvation"

To have assurance of salvation is to be absolutely confident that we are saved and that if we die suddenly, we would go immediately to heaven.

Assurance of Salvation is possessing salvation- possessing the Lord Jesus Christ.
Salvation is eternal life, it is the life of God; it is Divine life.
If I possess eternal life, then I am saved- saved for the time and eternity.
John 10:28, 29 "And i gave unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall pluck them out of my hand."

Who May Have Assurance of Salvation?

1. Those received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
John 1:12 "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power (authority) to become sons of God."

2. Those who believe in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 "... whosoever (ex. Alban Douglas) believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life..."

John 3: 36 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life."

Conclusion

Lord, search my heart and see if i possess salvation- if Jesus truly lives within.
If I am truly saved, help me never doubt the plain statement of the Bible.
If I am not saved, O Lord, take away false security, I want to know the Truth.
Caution: Be careful in persuading people that they are saved. This is the work of the Holy Spirit and He is the one that knows and searches the heart.
Assurance of Salvation made me a much stronger Christian. Assurance is not Presumption or pride, it is simple trust in God's Word.
To say "I know I'm saved" requires humility, for it can only be done by His grace and mercy; He saves me; He keeps me; He will bring me to heaven.

Source: One hundred Bible Lessons
By: Alban Douglas