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Can You Know That You Are Saved?. (I John 5:13). Can You Know That You Are Saved?. Introduction:. Some answer “yes” in spite of their rejection of the teaching of the gospel of Christ - Some answer “I don’t know” in spite of the teaching of the gospel of Christ -
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Can You Know That You Are Saved? (I John 5:13) West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? Introduction: • Some answer “yes” in spite of their rejection of the teaching of the gospel of Christ - • Some answer “I don’t know” in spite of the teaching of the gospel of Christ - • Many say “NO” because they do not understand the gospel of Christ – Ep. 3:3-5; 5:17 West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? Introduction: 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? I have written 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. To Whom West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? I have written Guides -Psalm 119:105 Convinces – John 20:30,31 Converts -Psalm 19:7 Exhorts –Hebrews 13:22 Judges –John 12:48; Heb 5:12-14 Assures –Rom. 15:4; 1 John 5:13 Scripture West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? I have written Guides -Psalm 119:105 Convinces – John 20:30,31 Converts -Psalm 19:7 Exhorts –Hebrews 13:22 Judges –John 12:48; Heb 5:12-14 Assures –Rom. 15:4; 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) . . . that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. (cf. 1:4) Scripture West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know • Can we Trust His Word? • Can We Trust His Promises? • Can We Trust His Power? Can We Trust God? Assurance A few passages to answer - West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know Hebrews 6:18-19 (NKJV) that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. [19] This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, Assurance West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know 2 Tim. 1:12 (NKJV) For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. Assurance West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know Romans 4:20-21 (NKJV) He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, [21] and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. ff – 5:5 Assurance West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know Did the People of the New Testament Know If They Were Saved? • The Pentecostians did – • Acts 2:38-41,47 • The Eunuch Did – • Acts 8:30-39 • The Jailor did! • Acts 16:30-34 • The Romans Did – • Romans 5:2; 15:13 Assurance West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? that you may know • Based upon God’s Faithfulness • But Affected by: • Our trust in God! • Our Submission to God’s Word Assurance West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe • Are We Doing What The Lord Has Told Us To Do? • Requires Knowledge of God’s Word • Requires Application • Requires Self Examination! Faithfulness West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? We can read it and understand what the Lord would have us to do . . . and since that is the case - we can read it and understand it alike - (Ep. 3:3-5; 1 Cor. 1:10). We are told to "understand what the will of the Lord is" (Ep. 5:17) therefore it is IMPLIED that we can. Don McClain, Gospel Preachers List - June /11/2003 “We cannot all see the Bible alike on every topic/issue covered in Scriptures. We never have...they never did in NT times even reading limited letters ... and our confusion is our own fault, not God's.” John Dobbs: Gospel Preachers List – June/11/03 West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe 1 Thes. 5:21-24 (NKJV) Test all things; hold fast what is good. [22] Abstain from every form of evil. [23] Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. [24] He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Faithfulness West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe Our Responsibility We can Test [21] Test all things; hold fast what is good. [22] Abstain from every form of evil. Faithfulness We can Discern We can Abstain 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe God Will Our Responsibility [23]. . . sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. [24] He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. [21] Test all things; hold fast what is good. [22] Abstain from every form of evil. Faithfulness 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe Romans 8:16-17 (NKJV) The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, [17] and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Faithfulness West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? continue to believe our Human Spirit The Holy Spirit “Bears Witness” With Believe – Acts 8:37 Confess – Romans 10:9 Repent – Acts 17:30 Be baptized – 1 Peter 3:21 Be faithful – Col. 1:23 Confess, Repent & Pray – Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9 I have done those things! West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? In Summation Things that create doubt concerning our salvation Problem Areas Questions & Answers Lack of Faith In God Fear of not being able to understand God’s Word Misconceptions concerning sin Fear of not knowing enough Fear of not doing enough West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? Conclusion “Make It As Sure As You Can” We can trust God!! We can know God’s Will! We can do God’s Will! His commandments are NOT BURDENSOME (1 John 5:2-5) West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? Conclusion 2 Peter 1:5-11 (NKJV) . . . giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, . . . knowledge, . . . self-control, . . . perseverance, . . . godliness, . . . brotherly kindness, . . . love. [8] For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. [10] Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; [11] for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. West 65th St. church of Christ
Can You Know That You Are Saved? Conclusion I have written to believers 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. that you may know that you have eternal life that you may continue to believe West 65th St. church of Christ