How can I confirm whether I am truly saved?

Christians may find that their assurance of salvation waxes and wanes at times. How can we confirm that we’re truly saved? From one of our live events, Michael Reeves, Stephen Nichols, and Harry Reeder respond.
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[@jessyjonas4988]

But “I know Whom I have believed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I’ve committed Unto Him against that day.”

[@rhondae8222]

I thank God (Christ Jesus) for the Biblical teachings of both Dr R.C. Sproul and Dr John MacArthur😊

[@LucianaPelota]

Yes, saving faith is a lifestyle and has only one object, CHRIST.

[@minorsingingairhead]

Faith is simply trust/dependence solely on what Christ did to get you to heaven.

[@jenJ-uq8ej]

Ligonier does it again! Says it like it is, without any 'decorations'! Thank you Ligonier, you all bring us closer to God!

[@pastorbinyamgetachew8898]

Praise the Lord!

[@Savedbygrace22]

Wow Harry good answer!! I’ve never heard Mr Reeder teach. I’ll have to look him up

[@hc911013]

Praise the Lord

[@ilcucchiaio8175]

I needed this today. Praise God, praise the Lord Jesus.

[@sarah9314]

Ooooo yes Dr Reeder just exploding with wisdom. I got chills I love that thank you

[@djzellbio]

Praise 👏 🙌 the LORD

[@Dimedrolchik316]

What a good servant of Christ. I am sure they would give the glory to God only

[@jackuber7358]

Not sure of from what conference this was extracted or when, nevertheless, this was a gem amongst all the recent gravel: to the point, succinct, and, most importantly, Biblically referenced AND based. A welcome breath of fresh air.

[@BMB125]

National Conference 2022

[@e.t.h.559]

I beg to differ, as always I found doctor Sproul’s sermons biblically sound and very edifying, that is if you are referring to his sermons which were recently uploaded

[@jackuber7358]

@@e.t.h.559 I believe it was the strength of Dr. Sproul's character through and in Christ that maintained clarity and orthodoxy at Ligonier. This appears to now be somewhat lacking, giving responses to even relatively low-grade concerns and questions from the laity.

[@AWretchedMan]

Watch sermons by Derek prince Paul washer Voddie baucham Steven lawson John Macarthur Dwight thompson Keith daniel R.C sproul Jim cymbala Rod parsley These men are the best preachers and don't water down the gospel!

[@minorsingingairhead]

@@AWretchedMan They do the opposite of watering it down. They add to it rules and regulations one has to observe and calling them evidences of saving faith.

[@angloaust1575]

He who began a good work in you Will perform it!

[@menchienunez2956]

I really need this 🥺

[@hevel1670]

Wow that was great! I feel i should write that down, woo!!! Amen! ❤️

[@nee-na6874]

Very good 🙏 "second level...transformed heart"...

[@monalisafinkbeiner3838]

Amen! JESUS whom I believe that He is able to save me.

[@footsoldier8054]

God please help me, I have struggled with assurance for so many years. Please help me Great Lord.

[@JohnDoe-dr7ef]

I think today God would say to you ' you can rest in my promises from my word. I can not lie" . And I've begun a good work in you and I desire to complete it." Now walk out your faith. He has given you the holy spirit as a down payment, signifying that you belong to him. He did that so you would be strengthened to obey God and that you would never be alone in this life. You belong to him. Tell others of the amazing God you know and serve.

[@Alberttheliving]

Your desire for the Lord and the Word is pointing to the answer 🙏🏻✝️

[@gabrieledean8225]

Do you believe? I'd say yes. Do you die to self and pick up your cross daily by not following your own idols? Do you follow the commandments of Jesus and when you break them, do you really repent? If the answer to all that is yes you should not struggle with the assurance. 💜🙏✝️

[@KathyBGood]

you are not alone. we struggle, but our God is faithful, He will keep us until the day of Christ Jesus. I love what the 2nd fellow in the video said at 4:31 : truly saved examine themselves.

[@minorsingingairhead]

Believe on the lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. Take it to the bank! Nothing in you, nor any kind of spiritual experience can be the basis for assurance. Only the word of God can give true assurance.

[@charlieredeemed2.0]

HalleluYaH🙌 🙏

[@carmenforsyth1313]

Amen!. 🙏

[@trooperrogue9732]

Praise OUR Lord & Savior JESUS CHRIST. Thank you. Please mention the Petition I have to our Father. Thank you God Bless

[@lalmuanzualamuanzuala]

Amen

[@jessyjonas4988]

Amen There needs to be evidence There needs to be fruit 🍎 🍉 🍌

[@minorsingingairhead]

How much is enough? How can I know that? And how can I know I will continue till the end?

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@minorsingingairhead “But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.” Matthew 13:8 It depends on the ground on which the seed falls. That has to do with your heart Do you love Jesus Christ Trust in the Word of the Almighty “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Abide in Jesus “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” John 15:4

[@minorsingingairhead]

@@jessyjonas4988 I nor anybody else really knows my heart. So that's not a useful answer.

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@minorsingingairhead “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6:45 “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks “ What is coming from your mouth Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? James 3:11

[@raedsuliman4591]

How do I know that I’m saved? 1 John 2:3-5 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby we know that we are in him. If we keep his commandments. He that says I know him and keep not his commandment is a liar, God says.

[@robmarshall956]

What do you think of this article I just read ? “Commenting on 1 John 2:3 and wondering how anyone can be said to know God if the prerequisite for knowing God is keeping his commandments, Calvin replied: To this I answer, that the Apostle is by no means inconsistent with himself; since before showed that all are guilty before God, he does not understand that those who keep his commandments wholly satisfy the law (no such example can be found in the world), but that they are such as strive, according to the capacity of human infirmity, to form their life in conformity to the will of God. For whenever Scripture speaks of the righteousness of the faithful, it does not exclude remission of sins, but on the contrary begins with it. In this short paragraph we find much wisdom for navigating the sanctification debates in our own day. Calvin does not want to sidestep the whole point of 1 John 2:3. He acknowledges (as he must in order to be biblical) that obedience is a necessary component of Christian discipleship and of our Christian identity. And how does this fit with the earlier statements about our continuing sinfulness? Notice four points in Calvin’s response. 1. He does not take the language of “keep[ing] his commandments” to be a reference to sinless perfection. The obedience John expects of the Christian is not the obedience of fully satisfying the law of God. We need a category for non-meritorious, flawed, stumbling, but genuine obedience. Through his Son, God is pleased to accept that which is sincere, although accompanied with many imperfections (WCF 16.6). 2. He includes repentance as one aspect of holy living. Walking in the light means not only avoiding the deeds of darkness, but being honest about our sins and running to Christ for forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:5-7). Keeping the commandments requires a daily turning from sin and turning to Christ. 3. He is not embarrassed by the language of moral exertion. We must be passionate about pursuing Christlikeness. We must make an effort to be obedient to God’s commands. We should try hard to be holy. The Spirit will not allow us to be negligent, but will enable us to be diligent in stirring up the grace of God within us (WCF 16.3). 4. And yet, even this striving will be marked by weakness. The best we can do is to strive “according to the capacity of human infirmity.” As Calvin says later, while we will not love God perfectly we should nevertheless “aspire to this perfection according to the measure of grace given unto [us].” Granted, there is much more to be said about sanctification than what Calvin touches upon in a few sentences. But affirming these four points-and not just affirming them in a statement of faith, but preaching them, tweeting them, writing about them, and commending them-would go a long way toward establishing a balanced and biblical approach to Christian discipleship. We strive, we aspire, we obey. We struggle, we sin, we repent. If our doctrine of sanctification does not embrace all this we are out of step with Calvin, out of step with the Reformed tradition, and, most importantly, out of step with the Bible itself.”

[@minorsingingairhead]

Good luck with that.

[@SuperHippy7]

My biggest stumbling block is sharing. I love the scripture, I love to hear great sermons, I love praying to my Lord Jesus. However when I try to tell someone about Him my point is usually missed, concepts are taken out of context, and people are usually more confused than anything. Are some people just meant to work silently for his purposes? I know not all are meant to teach but it would have been great to commune more closely with my family about Him before we all got old ... etc. I've always had communication issues on almost every topic so it isn't just this subject, but I struggle fighting the doubt it brings. I rest on the idea that it is the Holy Spirit's job to evangelize my folks, not mine.

[@JohnDoe-dr7ef]

I would be one who prays and intercedes for your loved ones. One on one is always best when sharing the gospel. Let them see the genuine love you have for them. They will ask you and you be ready to give an answer of the hope that lies within you with gentleness and respect.

[@arnulfomata6076]

I would point you towards studying these subjects and over-learn them. It is easier then to explain what you profoundly know in simple terms.

[@dblackkw]

The number one resource you can never get wrong is sharing your own personal testimony of coming to know Christ, sharing your journey of his blessing and faithfulness. Question is, what are the people you want to witness to trusting in for their salvation? Do they even believe in Jesus etc. Start in the basement and work your way up from there. The holy spirit will be with you if you let him :) God's word to you!

[@jenJ-uq8ej]

@@dblackkw Loved the comment! Excellent advice!

[@thembekatg1172]

I really feel you, I am like that too, thought I was alone with that challenge. But I am learning to write my points down and give myself a sermon then I try it out to my family then church. We have to testify about God speech or no speech.

[@youtubeuser0528]

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[@newyorknight]

I'm going through that right now. Am I truly saved!?

[@JohnDoe-dr7ef]

My friend, God does the heavy lifting. What do I mean by that? Well the bible says that God has given to every person a measure of faith. It also says that no one can come unto the father unless the spirit draws him or her. You at some point responded to the faith and the drawing of the holy spirit. You desire to be forgiven of you sins. Jesus took care of that. You desire to know God, the Bible is your best source, you desire relationship with God, he has given you the mighty gift of prayer. You desire to live rightly, the holy spirit enables us to do that. If you will surrender your will, pick up your cross and be a true follower of christ, this matter will forever be settled in your heart and mind. It is my prayer that God's peace be your strength today. Trust and endure to the end. You will not be disappointed.

[@minorsingingairhead]

You are at the wrong place, my friend. This teaching won't help you find assurance.

[@matth571]

Biblical teaching doesn’t bring assurance?

[@minorsingingairhead]

@@matth571 Looking unto Christ brings assurance. This teaching is not satisfied with that, though.

[@Thrillin_Chillin_Drillin]

If god gave you what you need to be content, you are saved.

[@jamesvan2201]

Examining oneself is evidence of saving faith? What if self examining has caused my doubt in my salvation? I love Jesus, I want to be saved, I want to do the things he commands, but i feel like im not saved. I do see some change. I hate that i sin, i feel broken and wish i didnt sin, but for some reason, i woke up this morning and the past couple mornings with anxiety over this...i broke down and cried this morning in prayer and all i could say was "im sorry God, please for give me." Over and over....it didnt make me feel any better...i feel like something is wrong with me and i can never be saved....whats wrong with me? I dont feel happy anymore and i feel like i just want to die. Because if im not saved and cannot be saved, what is the point in going on? I just wish i could talk to Jesus face to face...i read the bible and find nothing of comfort...it all just feels more condemning....

[@denonjoka8848]

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[@phampx1]

Seal of the Holy Spirit in His fruit. Galatians 5.

[@anabratini3307]

Just ask God to show you and he will confirm it. I asked him in prayer and couples weeks later he showed me that I was wearing a beautiful white dress and I was glowing. Jesus is real.. look for him while you can

[@robmarshall956]

The question is has the hound of heaven come for you and put your name in the book of life whilst on earth, not have you believed, just cause you believe doesn’t mean you are regenerate yet.

[@PaDutchRunner]

I mean, these days 95% of the battle is affirming a biblical worldview. Do you truly believe that faith in Christ is necessary to be saved? And do you truly believe that all who do not have such faith are sinners who are under the condemnation of a holy God? If you believe this, trust Christ! If you do not believe this, you need to figure out why you don’t believe this - and you probably need to repent and pledge to conform your worldview to what the Bible reveals to be the truth. And ultimately, if you decide to reject the biblical view, you can have no assurance.

[@truthistreason9708]

Cody if you read this, please get back to me. I'm currently homeless and my wife and children are living with their grandmother. I'm in a marriage crisis as well. -Jon

[@augsburgbiblechannel9246]

"Saving faith is the acquisition of a lifestyle." Im glad RC couldn't hear that. In context the rest of what he said is fine. This could have been out much better.

[@minorsingingairhead]

It's just consistent with the reformed view of what faith is. You want to go to heaven? You have to do good works for that. That's what it comes ultimately down to.

[@Matrixqc777]

In “The Atonement", "divine justice is satisfied with the death of Christ". And God (Father) offers “PARDON AND SALVATION” (NOT ETERNAL LIFE yet - occur in “The Adoption”) to all men, upon REPENTANCE and FAITH” (Mark 1:15). But if the “believing sinners” take up the offer, they still have to “WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING”, Php. 2:12-13 (not by own works of righteousness but by yielding to God’s Plan - that is, to “accept and be willing to conform” - the “Law of Spiritual Gravitation”, Romans 8:1-2,13). This is what Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) meant. He understood the Scriptures, when he said, "While others are congratulating themselves, I have to lie humbly at the foot of the Christ's cross and marvel that I am saved at all." “Eternal salvation” was “foreordained” in God’s Plan - “Election and Foreordination” “God did FOREORDAIN and devise a PLAN from the foundation of the world by which He would SAVE man, and further, He did FOREORDAIN from the beginning, all men throughout the ages who WOULD ACCEPT and BE WILLING to CONFORM to this PLAN, should be SAVED; so that everyone in HARMONY with His power and liberty of choice who shall CHOOSE ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH GOD’S PLAN was FOREORDAINED to ETERNAL SALVATION.” “Adoption is an act (prerogative) of God (Father) whereby the believing sinner is received into the family of God, with all the rights and privileges of His children in which he becomes an heir of God with a right and title to ETERNAL LIFE.” (2Cor. 6:17-18 = Ezek.11:19-20; Romans 8:19, 23; 1Thes.4:4-14-18). 'Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING, for it is God (by trusting in Christ the Holy Spirit) who is working in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure’ (Php. 2:12-13). What Dr. Harry L. Reeder III explanation in “Do I have saving faith?” (or, "Am I BEING saved?") concurs with the “Election and Foreordination”.

[@kokoro.theheart]

I'm not saved.

[@rubytuby6369]

Just believe the gospel. Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. He was buried, and on the third day rose from the dead according to the scriptures. You can’t add anything to it it’s all the work of Christ. By grace you are saved through faith, not of yourself it is the gift of God, not by works so no one can boast.

[@ronkelley1490]

Amen! I think the issue they were getting at here is not so much "how am I saved?" but rather "how do I know I am saved?", which we know is something that can (at least to a degree) be physically observed in our lives.

[@minorsingingairhead]

@@ronkelley1490 Unbelievers can live like perfectly righteous people in our eyes (see Judas), while saved people can live like unbelievers, in a fleshly way (see Lot and the Corinthians). So that argument holds no water. Only God and you yourself knows whether you are saved.

[@ronkelley1490]

@@minorsingingairhead I agree, I'm not taking an opposing side here. All I'm saying is that the issue is more about outward evidences of true saving faith, which according to scripture, CAN be physically observed. It's true that only God and ourselves can truly know, but that's only part of the matter that was discussed in the video.

[@ronkelley1490]

@@minorsingingairhead it's true that there are moments in a believers life where they may walk as unbelievers or fall into sin, but that will not be the overall pattern of their life. One cannot say they know Him and walk in darkness, else he is a liar. Sinless perfection is not the issue, but a pattern of personal and growing Holiness and conformity to the image of the Lord Jesus is what is being addressed. The unbiblical doctrine of the "carnal Christian" is nothing more than a license for someone to live in sin without conviction.

[@minorsingingairhead]

@@ronkelley1490 Carnal Christians are a sad reality. But sure, it can give some immature Christians a license to sin. But that person will have to face the consequences. "Knowing him" in 1. John should not be understood in the sense of "you are not saved, if you life a certain way." It is about intimacy with Christ in fellowship, or experiential knowledge. To say, a true Christian will not live continually in a sinful manner is a useless doctrine, since, even if true, as I said, 1) unbelievers can live their whole lives like good Christians, and 2) only you and God know about the eternal destiny of your soul. Good works as "necessary evidence for salvation" are enemies to the faith that only looks to Christ for salvation. By the way, I'm not saying demonstrating your faith in good works is unimportant (see James). It's just that I don't really need to depend on people's fallible judgement of my works to have personal assurance of salvation.

[@Linglefamily]

Examine yourself to see if you have SAVING faith.

[@jessyjonas4988]

🐶 of heaven The Holy Spirit is now a canine ☹️

[@robmarshall956]

Do you actually understand the history of the term ?

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@robmarshall956 I am listening

[@robmarshall956]

@@jessyjonas4988 This title was inspired by a 182-line poem by an English poet named Francis Thompson (1859-1907). The title was often used by Puritans to refer to God, because it descriptively tells of God’s relentless pursuit of man. Thompson’s poem was first published in 1893 and it gained popularity in the early 1900s when it was recognized and affirmed by G. K. Chesterton and J. R. R. Tolkien. Chesterton said, “it is the most magnificent poem ever written in English,” to which Tolkien responded by saying Chesterton was not giving the poem the credit it deserves. The poem borrows language from the British hunt called Hare Coursing. Hare Coursing is the pursuit of hares by two dogs, predominantly greyhounds. “with unhurrying chase, And unperturbèd pace, Deliberate speed, majestic instancy…” The poem is based on a passage in Psalm 119. In verses 65-72, the psalmist is reviewing his life and sees a person who disobeyed God’s word. The psalmist understands that God afflicted him for a good purpose and, in doing so, took him from disobedience to obedience. God broke him down and brought him to his knees in order to draw him to his Creator in faith and trust. To make the parallel with the Holy Spirit now being considered a canine is, well I will let you term the descriptive )

[@jessyjonas4988]

@@robmarshall956 aah I see Beautifully explained Your knowledge of literature and the Holy Scriptures is very impressive I love GK The Lord does pursue us with relentless love and devotion Such persistence and constancy Mmm deja vu

[@billmartinn9851]

So many long answers, for such a simple question: believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. That's all one has to do! If that belief is true, evidence will follow, 2 Cor. 5:17. NO believer EVER has to doubt their salvation. Ever! Nothing can ever separate us from the love of Christ. We are not saved by evidence of our works. We are saved by simple faith in Jesus Christ. Now, does that mean I just run out and can continue practicing sin over and over. Of course not. For if my belief is genuine, I will desire, by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit to live for Him.

[@lukegroves5506]

One can seperate themselfs from the love of Christ We are saved by the evidence of our works Not because of our works But clearly like what was said Even the devil believes but isn’t saved No fruit no salvation Why people can’t see that is crazy That doesn’t make it a works salvation. Makes it a evidence of fruit People are missing the boat Many pastors today are trying to convince people that repentance is nothing but a change in one’s mind Good luck my brothers and sisters. But those preachers are misleading people Repentance that is preached in the word of God is a physical change also Action Without it it is no repentance at all I agree with you on All one needs to do is believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ The problem is the majority of people don’t understand what all that entails. They know not what that really means They are taught it’s no more than a one time prayer No repentance at all

[@lukegroves5506]

You must do more than believe Is repentance not required to be saved ?

[@billmartinn9851]

If you truly believe in your heart, and have received Christ as your Savior, John 1:12, you will repent of your sins, and you will live a new life. How do I know this? Because the Word of God tells us so, 2Cor. 5:17. True faith in Jesus Christ will lead to sincere repentance.

[@billmartinn9851]

@@lukegroves5506 Actually Luke, we are not saved by the "evidence of our works". We are saved by FAITH in our Lord Jesus Christ. Not by works of righteousness which we have done. God says " all our good works are as filthy rags".

[@billmartinn9851]

@@lukegroves5506 Luke, please read Romans 8:38,39. Paul said, "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to SEPERATE US from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

[@MrPatdeeee]

"How can I confirm whether I am truly saved?" Kind Sirs...the answer to that constant question is the simplest thing any one could ever be...Because Jesus (who IS the ONLY true God Almighty that will ever be) said this... John 3:15 That whosoever believes in Jesus shall not perish in hell, but have eternal life. John 3:16 For God (Jesus) so loved the world, that he gave his only name: "begotten* Son", that whosoever believes in Jesus shall not perish in hell, but have everlasting life. So World: Do you, believe IN and Worship, Jesus (who is the name of the true God for 2,000 yrs)? Huh? IF your answer is YES! And you are saved forever regardless of any thing you do. Believe it or not. For Jesus said this in... John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. And hear this: the words "Eternal and Everlasting" can never be Un eternal and/or Un everlasting. Because their very meaning is forever. Believe it or not. And that is why Jesus used those 2 absolute words, I believe! And Praise Jesus Holy Name! End of Story and I rest me case... ...In any case kind Sir, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN! * Since Jesus was the Son, the Father and the Holy Spirit; at the same time; HOW was He going to address Himself; in all of His espousal's; that He was about to do in 3 yrs? Huh? So, He chose to be "the Son". For IF He had told them He WAS God; they would've Killed him YESTERDAY! And stomped on His body until it was NO more! So our precious Jesus "laid low"! As though He was like us. So He could get his "Heavenly messages"; where they could understand. For in... Matthew 19:26 Jesus said, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

[@lukegroves5506]

You gotta keep reading sir Repentance isn’t necessary to be saved? We both know it is So don’t just quote John 3:16

[@lukegroves5506]

John 3:16. Whosoever believes IN him shall be saved It’s not whosever believes OF him And to believe IN him means Belief Repentance Baptism Faithfulness Not just a thought in one’s mind that they believe he died on a cross for your sins We need to show that we believe that by a change Must also repent Acts 2:21. Peter said who ever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved Peter replied. Did Peter tell them a lie? Of course not He continues on in Acts 2 They ask what must we do? He tells them HOW to call on the name of the Lord to be saved Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins Acts 2:41. Acts 2:47 They were all added. All those who were being saved Why would we be saved any other way ? Belief is doing everything else we are commanded to do. Period