Have you ever wondered if you are truly saved?
The Bible says in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”
Every day we are faced with challenges and doubts that can cause us to drift away from God. The devil hates to lose and he hates to see you follow Christ, so stay strong on the path the Lord has set before you and when you start to doubt your salvation, remember that Christ alone is your strength and your refuge.
In the Book of 1 John you can find a checklist for your salvation. If you are having doubts or wonder what it means to truly be saved, I challenge you to read the Book of 1 John and see the love that Christ has for you and what He offers to His Children.
Starting in 1 John 2:4 it says, “The one who says “I have come to know Him (basically I am saved), and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;”
If you say you are truly saved but continue to disobey God and not keep His commandments, the Bible says you are a liar and the truth (Christ) is not in you.
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6
Here is the Good News: “But whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this WE KNOW that we are in Him. The one who says he abides in Him ought Himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.” 1 John 2:5-6
As followers of Christ, we can KNOW that we are saved and that Christ abides in us because we keep His word and follow His commands. Throughout the entire book of 1 John you’ll see sentences that start out with “BY THIS WE KNOW…” each verse is a part of the salvation check-up list. Read each verse and compare it with your life.
Do you KNOW you are saved?
This one question determines your eternity? Make it a priority to read 1 John and check up on your salvation.
True peace begins with Jesus Christ. If you have any questions or special prayer requests for yourself or friends or family, send me an email and I’ll be honored to pray with you!
May God Bless you and show you His Grace every day!