How Do I Know I'm Really Saved?

You KNOW Christianity is true, but can you show it? And if you can't show it, how can you be confident that you're truly born again? Frank addresses this question and offers some advice for those who might be worried they aren't saved.
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[@CrossExamined]

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[@fivenightsatfreddys9369]

"save" from who?? holy spirit??

[@TrumpCantRead]

Atheist means one thing : we don’t believe our fellow humans who insist there is an invisible SkyDaddy

[@Remy4489]

It's simply not true Frank, that if someone is concerned that they have belief IN, and not only belief THAT, that they automatically have belief IN; Frank you simply don't know this; John Welsey was very well versed with doctrine and might have thought himself saved, before he actually was. I myself thought I had been saved previously before God actually saved me at a much later time. Maybe pray about being more open to say "I don't know" than to give in to the temptation to give an answer, even when you don't have one to give (**I'm not talking about the part of the video where you mentioned the witness of the Holy Spirit, because what you said about the Holy Spirit's testimony to and with our spirits, is correct).

[@Sir_Wm]

Done. May God bless Kenneth. Amen.

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@Sir_Wm there is no god

[@freedom4life312]

I knew nothing about the Bible the day I was Saved. All I knew and believed is that Jesus died for me to pay for my sin debt. ❤️

[@Echo_Astro]

As someone who struggles with OCD, this was extremely important for me to hear. Praise God for saving me!

[@carolsaylor6151]

Samesies!!!

[@michaelbattista1334]

You know when you no longer love the things in the world. The world with no longer satisfy you when you get saved. Your appetites change in your hunger changes.

[@KOH777-gp6ut]

Transformative power of God.

[@Steph-lw8hl]

So true, ive been feeling that way for a few years and i admire more of God's handy work.

[@Never-EndingLight777]

Please pray for my brother Kenneth. He has been diagnosed with depression in the past but is know showing signs of schizophrenia. Please pray that God would heal him from all mental disorders, release him from any demonic opression and fill him with the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen!

[@john-pp7ws]

prayers sent right now

[@GoldenWolf248]

Amen! I have a sister who went through a similar situation. It gets better with the right medication (and prayer).

[@mrs.hatfield1451]

Lay hands on him and cast them out in the name of Jesus! You have authority through the Holy Spirit, you have authority in Jesus Christ, and You have authority by God the Father. Demons have to flee.

[@TrumpCantRead]

there are no “demons” and “prayer” does not do anything. Your brother needs drugs

[@NB-ky5ol]

Lord we pray for Kenneth and we ask that your Holy Spirit come to him and suppress those intrusive thoughts that are from Satan. We ask for your love that offers peace and hope come over him and that he calls upon your Holy name as his savior. Please reveal yourself to Kenneth and that he shall be a follower of you forever. Amen.

[@helgemorty8232]

Brought to tears. Sometimes it’s such a struggle and I’m tired of worrying. Thank you

[@tomroyal6167]

1st John 5:13

[@tl5261]

Hope, Pray & Dont worry!! You’ve got this!! We’re born as babies because life is a journey and that applies to our spiritual life as well!

[@Aceofthedynasty]

Eternal life is yours if you’ve accepted Christ as your savior. No worries my friend! We love you

[@tammywright1188]

Lean not on your own understanding! Proverbs 3:5-6. I pray this to myself daily! Our thoughts are always against us but Gods WORDS are ALWAYS TRUTH! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 You’ve got this friend! GOD IS WITH YOU AND IN YOU! 😊🥰

[@dman7668]

Actually NO, you do not have full inheritance of eternal life until after you die and get judged and recieve it as a reward.

[@JoeRav]

If you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, you’re saved FOREVER! John 3:16

[@MS-kr2yg]

Only if your definition of “believe” is correct and in alignment with how it was intended when the verse was written. I confess with my mouth that George Washington was the first president and i believe that he existed. I also confess and believe that Satan exist. However, I am not prepared to live my live as they have dictated I should and I’m definitely not prepared to lay my life down for either This verse has been abused by the weak American church in order to fill seats on sunday. Many are in for a huge surprise one day :-(

[@aaronallen8381]

Yes, but that is simplistic... Because it depends on what you mean when you say belief. And how do you know belief, your own and others? It must be acted, "you will know them by their fruits." Matthew 21:28-32 says a man had two sons that he asked to go work the field. One said yes, then didn't go. The other said no, then did. Which did the will of the father? Or put differently, which one believed? You are right about believing in your heart, but I urge you to be attentive to what that means. It must be acted. Belief in Jesus means you believe IN Him with your thoughts, with your words, and and with your actions. May the Lord bless you always!

[@Dienekes678]

​​@@aaronallen8381bingo! One can serve the Spirit *or* the flesh. Not both.

[@II47924]

@@aaronallen8381 God's Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Grace Alone. Faith Alone. Grace alone means that God loves, forgives, and saves us not because of who we are or what we do, but because of the work of Christ.

[@aaronallen8381]

@@II47924 yes, but what you're saying and what I'm saying aren't mutually exclusive. You can do all the good works imaginable and God can decide to save you or not. That's His prerogative; we are sinners and He is Holy and just. But, the way we have faith is not simply mental. It is enacted. That is my point. James 2:14-26 teaches us this. It's a long passage and all of it relevant, but this is the heart of it: "show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds... Faith without deeds is dead." or Matthew 7:18-20 "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit nor a bad tree good fruit. Every good tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, you will know them by their fruit." or the parable about the talents, since I think it's safe to assume you're familiar. Jesus sends us to go and do His works, and to pray that he will redeem us before the Holy Father for the price He paid for us because His grace is sufficient for us.

[@rhymarhyma]

I will never forget the first time the Holy Spirit hit me. Amazing and powerful and scary and happy and sad and intense. All at the same time. Amen.

[@orandachildren1051]

He hit you? Sounds abusive. Stockholm syndrome.

[@rhymarhyma]

@@orandachildren1051 Someone's projectiiiing. Clearly, you view the word "hit" only as a physical act of violence. Lemme guess, you've never played blackjack. Or baseball. Or basketball. Or anything.

[@dindermufflin7932]

Sounds like u nearly had a heart attack

[@rhymarhyma]

@@dindermufflin7932 A heart conversion. No doubt.

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Because you walk by faith not by sight 😊

[@chadkarka4300]

A life lived for Jesus is also evidence of saving faith.

[@AlexanderBrown77]

Romans 3 KJV 🩸 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸 1-4 Romans 1 KJV 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

[@KOH777-gp6ut]

Jesus said; "those who love me will keep my commandments." John 14:15-24 If you are in Christ and following him in earnest (not perfection) I believe you are indeed saved. A state of grace with God. Wearing his righteousness as a gift which came from God himself at great cost.

[@NoMoreTears64]

Yes, as long as the person isn't attempting to live "a good life" and do "good works" to GET saved. Works will not save.

[@KOH777-gp6ut]

@@NoMoreTears64 To add on; 1st commandment is to love God above all. Loving God first leads all other good things including works. Without love of God; the works are dead on arrival. Jesus said; "apart from me, you can do nothing".

[@nadaproblem3023]

Is a life wasted

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

I think weve all gone through this at some point. I like what frank said "if youre worried about if youre actually saved, youre saved" 🙏🏼🙌🏼 unbelievers dont think that way. Love you brothers and sisters

[@john-pp7ws]

i have to laiugh, i been questioning my salvation for years, in fact my biblical sponsor made me laugh because i was asking about if im saved and says john seems like u been asking me te samething for years, there is some bad street preachers on youtube in the sense they preach u wont willfully sin if u are saved, which i believe is bs,, i think in romans it says if u willfully sin and then feel the guilt of letting god down , u are saved even if u willfully sin

[@leewong7421]

@@john-pp7wsWell we sin WILLINGLY, as in we know what we’re doing is wrong. WILLFULLY I understand to be that you plan it, carry it out, and don’t care afterwards. Willingly simply means we don’t do it on accident; we’re just not strong enough to resist the temptation. At least that’s how I think of it, but the “W” words are not directly mentioned in the Bible as far as I know so the definition is a bit debatable

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@john-pp7ws does not matter - it’s just a book

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@leewong7421 “sin” is a man-made construct

[@MeederTom]

I think the same thing. My life has changed in so many positive ways and with the help of God I’ve gotten out from under the most awful sin that was controlling my life. But still I always wonder if I’m saved or not. So I guess if I’m wondering that, maybe it’s true! Haha that’s cause for celebration!

[@lilly777p]

I think one of the things that can lead one to question their own salvation is hearing that to be truly saved requires us to do this or that or not to do this or that. However by focusing on what we need to do or not do does just that. It puts the focus on us instead of where it should be, which is on the Lord Jesus Christ and trusting Him fully and completely.

[@inthespirit1298]

Well said. When one mixes Justification and sanctification(discipleship) the believer will fall into despair. Law and Gospel should never be mixed.

[@knxcholx]

​​@@inthespirit1298that's exactly what happened to me. I was so worried, and scared, that if I didn't do good enough, I wouldn't make it. My goodness. It's been the biggest relief knowing Jesus did it all.

[@inthespirit1298]

@@knxcholx It happens. That's okay. And yes, Jesus did it all for us. God bless!

[@KOH777-gp6ut]

If you truly are in Christ; you have it all because all good things are added from him. In walking in earnest with Jesus; you will have a thirst for God and his ways. Reading the word, prayer, worship; any time with God draws us closer to him. The closer to God we are; the safer we are. :)

[@nadaproblem3023]

You may question your faith if you start using your brain for the first time 🤯

[@Devonlewis537]

I second guess and doubt myself when I sin again and again. The last part “if you’re worried about it you have belief in, you have belief in.” That helped me. Thank you

[@tobiasbjrnsteen103]

youre sin has nothing to do with you being saved, we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in chirst alone. eph 2:8-9 [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] If you trust in what Christ did on the cross for you, as he died and shed his blood for you're sins you are saved period. 1 john 5:13 ( These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.) let me ask you a question, if Jesus paid for ALL of you're sins on the Cross the what sin are you left to pay for in Hell?........ NOTHING!! Jesus said it is finished which means paid in full. Thank God For Christ because he is our salvation

[@ostapantonez9544]

You are saved By Grace, through faith. And if your faith is genuine, it then is backed up By your Actions. Otherwise you misunderstand and even worse, misuse grace. Grace is no licence to live a Lifestyle of sin. Dont lie to yourself. If you life in habitual sin, seek the lord. Dive into Scripture and fast! Ask God for deliverance. You can be delivered from any sin!! 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. John 14

[@tobiasbjrnsteen103]

@@ostapantonez9544 dear friend you are terribly wrong. First of all in the verse you quoted Christ is talking to his Disciples which were already believers(already saved), he wasn’t telling them about how you get to heaven but rather how you SHOULD live in fellowship with him after you believed. You are mixing Salvation which is free with discipleship which is for people who are already saved and could cost you everything. (eph2:8-9) (Romans6:23) (John:3:16) and countless other verses. Besides when we believe we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promises forever. You should read Ephesians chapter 1 and 2. And just remember you “misuse” God grace every single day of youre life when you sin. I will pray you see the truth. God bless you

[@jordanpease3329]

@@ostapantonez9544 It's true that genuine faith is backed up by action but the action isn't necessarily law keeping. James chapter 2 is the most common Scripture I see used to browbeat addicts and habitual sinners (not the same thing as willful sinners) into thinking that their salvation is balanced on the edge of a knife. Fortunately for us, James provides examples of someone whose works validate their faith. One of them was the PROSTITUTE Rahab, proving that you can be in a sinful lifestyle but your works can still validate your faith. Her work was simply letting spies into Jericho. That's nowhere in the law of the profits or the law of Christ, yet, that's what show she believed God. I appreciate that you use John 14 but I also think we must ask ourselves what Jesus is teaching. What does Jesus want us to obey? What is the gospel of John all about? You can largely summit up in John 3:16. This is clarified in the very first verse in John chapter 14 where he tells his apostles not to be troubled because they BELIEVE in God. The teaching Jesus wants us to obey is to trust the father and believe upon him. Romans 7:15-17 makes it clear that sin still lives in the believer. It states: "15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. " Habits and addictions are no longer the nature of the one in Christ but the result of sin, through the fallen world, still living within us. Please don't misunderstand. I'm not saying that we should strive to live as Rahab or that we should not take steps towards ridding ourselves of addictions and bad habits. These are certainly steps every Christian should take to be within the will of the father. However, they do not affect our salvation anymore. The work of our salvation is finished. Backdoor legalism is still legalism. We do not want to leave people with the impression that they are initially saved by grace but they better hold on tightly to that salvation because you can lose it based on your own works. It's not biblical and it cheapens the grace of God. God bless!

[@StingcatKnight]

Yes, but there are different severity to sins, eating too much is a sin but it is not something will land you in hell unless you are dying very quickly because of it, sexual activity(including masturbation) outside of marriage will very likely land you in hell

[@user-fv5ms4sz8e]

Salvation isn't a sacrament or method, it's a complete change of the person's view of the world, that produces a changed life, from rebellion to obedience. Your life itself will tell you if you are saved, by how you treat God's word and your neighbor. This is why Jesus said the greatest law was Loving God and Loving one's Neighbor/Fellow.

[@TheShutterbug1968]

Amen!

[@AsharpVocalAcademy]

If you’re concerned that you’re unsaved, it might be the conviction of the Holy Spirit pressing on you to receive Jesus and become born again. The born again experience is a physical thing. You cannot receive the spirit of the living God and not know about it. This isn’t to discourage anyone but to encourage you that there most likely is a reason for that “gut feeling” that you’re not saved. This physical world gives birth to physical life, so don’t be surprised that Jesus said you must be born of the spirit to enter heaven. I new in my mind and did truly believe for years that Jesus is Lord and the only way to heaven. But once I had the born again experience, I knew immediately that the whole of my life up until that point, I wasn’t actually saved.

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@mojeprzeznaczenie]

Lord Jesus is Lord and the only way to salvation. Because it is the only one in which we can be born, and it is a more metaphysical than physical experience, but indeed not without an impact on our physical changes in the biochemistry of the brain and the entire nervous system in general.

[@coltonstevens4339]

what qualifies as being born again? The fruit of the Holy Spirit, you will notice when the Spirit is active. Does that mean discernment is available at every chance, no. But there should be some notable differences in life prior to Christ and life after coming to Christ.

[@alexwarren1637]

“The notion that the salvation of Jesus is a salvation from the consequences of our sins, is a false, mean, low notion. The salvation of Christ is salvation from the smallest tendency or leaning to sin. It is a deliverance into the pure air of God’s ways of thinking and feeling. It is a salvation that makes the heart pure, with the will and choice of the heart to be pure. To such a heart, sin is disgusting. It sees a thing as it is,-that is, as God sees it, for God sees everything as it is. The soul thus saved would rather sink into the flames of hell than steal into heaven and skulk there under the shadow of an imputed righteousness. No soul is saved that would not prefer hell to sin.” Excerpt From Unspoken Sermons Series I, II, and III George MacDonald

[@mojeprzeznaczenie]

@@alexwarren1637 That's who I am. Of course, I could elaborate on the topic, because you can really say a lot in matters of holiness, remaining in God on His terms. Właśnie taki jestem. Oczywiście mógłbym rozwinąć temat, bo naprawdę dużo można powiedzieć w sprawach świętości, trwania w Bogu na Jego zasadach.

[@user-ho7ez6xm3s]

You'll certainly know. Make sure you don't forsake the gathering of Christians; Church. Frank, you're a mighty man 🌟🖐🏾

[@Disciple793]

Frank is correct. Once you put your faith in Christ the Holy Spirit takes ownership (John 3:3). And He speaks to us through our conscience. The Holy Spirt convicts, comforts and guides the believer in sanctification. John tells believers in (1 John 1:9) "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

[@Moist._Robot]

How do you separate the Holy Spirit and your own conscience?

[@Disciple793]

@@Moist._Robot Read Galatians 5:16-26

[@CriminallyBlonde]

@@Moist._Robotgreat question! I’d say if it’s in conjunction with His word is, what the Bible says in whatever situation you’re battling with than it’s the Holy Spirit, however that’s so hard for everything, I struggle w/the same question. Just in my own experience, bc I’ve never heard the voice of God, I pray & wish & hope one day to, however He does speak to me in other ways. But when I have a question & I end up getting an instictual answer that I KNOW i didn’t just make up, that’s been my feeling of the Holy Spirit…but this is just my own personal experience & I’m not claiming to be anything or anyone other than a Christian who is always constantly asking questions… idk if that helped you at all, either way, God bless 😘

[@Bomtombadi1]

@@CriminallyBlondebut again, how do you know this isn’t just YOU thinking it?

[@Exposure_Ministries_329]

Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BadInfluence433]

Frank, thank you for your encouraging words. I’ve kinda been in my head trying to work things out on this very topic. God bless you brother

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@johnlee4249]

Hebrews chapter 11, verse 1, The King James Version "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

[@TrumpCantRead]

“I Want To Be Your Dog” - Iggy Pop 1978

[@ninjasaru3442]

Maybe we don't have the full context in this video, but I think it's a bit of stretch to say "if you're worried about whether you're actually saved, you're saved". I wouldn't want someone thinking "I used to be worried about whether I was saved, so that means I must be saved, so I'm all set now". I think of the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-27 for example. He was concerned about whether he was saved, and yet I think Jesus made it clear that he was not saved. I'm reminded of Philippians 2 where Paul says to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling". I think we always need to have a certain amount of concern and self-examination about our status before God. But I would say "if you're worried about whether you're actually saved, that's a good sign".

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@shellydavis6784]

Without faith it is impossible to please God. Its by faith that we are saved.

[@Mavors1099]

Says who?

[@Flunkerdunk]

@@Mavors1099 _" But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."_ - *Hebrews 11:6*

[@shellydavis6784]

@@Mavors1099 Read your Bible.

[@Mavors1099]

@@Flunkerdunk And who wrote that bs?

[@Flunkerdunk]

@@Mavors1099 Well, most likely Paul, formerly Saul Tarsus. I assume you were asking the book of Hebrews and not the entire 66 books, or were you just referring to the 27 books of the New Testament? I'd find it odd if you were an atheist asking that., so what book or books do you find not to be "bs"?

[@bubamarac1]

"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" (Phil. 2:12)

[@dman7668]

Yeah people just skip over the parts of the bible that don't fit their ideas. 😅😅

[@bubamarac1]

@@dman7668 well, that's sad. Their teachers are persuading them so..

[@asimpleanimator8241]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@bubamarac1If you read the rest it says “ for it is God who works in you both to Will and to do for his good pleasure ” cross compare to other verses like Ephesians 2: 8-9 that says “ for it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not of yourselves it is the gift of god;- ‘not by works’ so that no one can boast” Within the theological understanding of the Gospel, within context Philippians 2.:12 is talking about the process all real Christian’s go through being “sanctification” after receiving the FREE AND “UNWORKED FOR” GIFT of Salvation. Hope this cleared it up for you, I hope have a blessed and peaceful day my friend ⬆️ ✝️❤️

[@Ascendcy]

@@asimpleanimator8241facts

[@bartleon]

@@dman7668 Matthew 5: 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [a]others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [b]keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Luke 13: 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up to us!’ then He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’; 27 and He will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from; depart from Me, all you evildoers.’ Philippians 2: 12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

[@MrJckpttsn]

If the Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit then we are saved. He certifies us.

[@TrumpCantRead]

“certifies” you? Why?

[@dkodesh]

@@TrumpCantReadbc he bears witness in the court of law. according to the torah for something to be true there must be two or three witnesses. The Holy Spirit is one of them. But bc the Holy Spirit isn’t alone as the Father and Son also dwell within the Holy Spirit the verification of the salvation of a person is imminent.

[@HillbillyBlack]

1 John 3:9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. John shows that the “seed” abiding in the redeemed has this causality result. Those born of God cannot or is unable/ not able to do certain things. Cannot- οὐ δύναμαι - not able 1 John 3:10 By this it is EVIDENT who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever DOES NOT practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. Practicing sin or the inability to do so is how John is describing what practicing righteousness looks like as he describes in 3:10. Evidence seems vital here, just as James said - “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” This dilemma comes around again in 5:18. Again those born of God do not practice sinning in direct contrast to 5:16. The contacts is wrapped around while the believer is unable to do certain things, the unbeliever, the opposite in the description is capable of sin unto death. Sin unto death is declared as possible but then John says the redeemed do not commit that sin. In-fact, he declares confidence in those who can know they have ETERNAL LIFE in 5:13-14 And John explicitly tells us why he’s writing these words to that church. 1 John 5:13-14 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that YOU MAY KNOW that you have eternal life. [14] And this is the confidence that we have toward him,… This seems to line up with consistent christian behavior throughout scripture with other authors. Paul says - 1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit. No ability to curse Christ. John also declares a contrast distinction where one group born of God behave a certain way with inabilities to practice sin, he also describes what the unbelieving world is under. 1 John 5:19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. The unredeemed lay in the power of Satan, unprotected and vulnerable. This means the redeemed are shielded, protected from the evil that consumes them. 1 John 5:18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. How do we KNOW who has this behavior? 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God,… From the text the authors tell us the redeemed - Not able to practice sin unrepentantly. - Cannot curse God - Protected from the evil one. - John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will NOT walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." In greek “whoever” is ὁ ἀκολουθῶν - “the one following”. Not whoever. Its an active verb, not an open ended choice. Those who are. “the one following WILL NOT walk in darkness” Just as John repeats in 1 john 3:9 that those born of God, Gods seed within them, (in the greek) are NOT ABLE to practice sin. Salvation comes with assurance because of the absence of sinful behavior carried out also reassures us of HE who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may KNOW that you have eternal life. Not only do we have behavioral distinctions but we have assurance because of those behavioral distinctions called out. If this were about Jesus explicitly and descriptively then John is creating two negatives that don’t tie together. Paul echoes John… Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were SEALED with the promised Holy Spirit, [14] who is the GUARANTEE of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. You’re not sealed because you did something. Your sealed because he saved you and That ->>> Salvific reality produces evidence not because you “willed” to do so but because God “wills” in and through you for his great pleasure.

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@HillbillyBlack its just a book

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@TrumpCantRead what are your impressions of the Dead Sea Scrolls?

[@TheCripeCrew]

The demonic doctrines of Calvinism had me constantly worrying that I was not one of the elect and therefore could not be saved. Thank God that I turned away from Reformed theology and now know that I am saved!

[@elizabethclaycomb5176]

I don't know anything about Calvinism, but the very fact that you have faith in Jesus shows you're elect. Sorry you had such an experience!

[@connorohare229]

I just spoke with a pastor who's from the Calvinist Reformed Church. I said that I would go so see one of their services. Please tell me, what should I look out for?

[@acts-me8xr]

Demonic huh? Except for that one pesky thing, what is it again??... Oh yeah the Word of God Ephesians 1:4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God's own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will Acts 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed Romans 8:30 And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. John 3:27 John replied, "A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. John 6:37 Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day John 6:65 Then Jesus said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him

[@techvlad8736]

I’m in a reformed church. I don’t agree with the theology but I do like the verse by verse preaching. The church is a real loving community of brothers and sisters in Christ. Connor you will hear all about the sovereign of God! It gets confusing.

[@acts-me8xr]

Lol my comment got removed and it was nothing but Bible verses. That makes sense though, because scripture clearly reveals the total Sovereignty of God in electing who he will save. Not very thick skin from the arminian

[@daddada2984]

Fruit of the holy spirit.

[@TodaysDante]

As long as you don't use those fruits to expect to be saved.

[@Mikke297]

​@@TodaysDante yes, this. that being said, the parable of the seed and the sower (Matthew 13:1-23) is spoken that way, and Jesus describes the word of God as a seed, because of the way it has an effect on our hearts (the different paths). when the word of God truly flourishes in your heart, you will start to grow in the direction of God's word, because the word guides us (John 16:13). And it is God's word that is eternal life (John 6:63, John 6:68). John 17:3 says "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." How can we know God and Christ without the words they give? And how can we accept them when we dont allow them into the heart? And how can we allow them into the heart if we are not willing to change our ways? I think its dangerous to think works are the key, and I think its dangerous to think also that works are meaningless, because through the works, it shows not only yourself, but God that your heart is changed. Because God's word changes us. Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh." I think this sums up works and faith. its both. (Matthew 7:15-20)

[@cassiebennet4262]

​@@TodaysDante🎯

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

The glory belongs to God for our salvation. Matthew 5:15-17 👑 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden." "Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house." "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

[@AlexanderBrown77]

1 John 1 KJV 🩸 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

[@Syrin23]

I believe my iPhone will work despite me having no idea how it works

[@Aceofthedynasty]

3:00 such a simple but powerful statement

[@n8howl]

Hallelujah! 🎉

[@HanasDad]

I've been studying the bible (finally made it a priority). I'm struggled a lot with the "Hard Sayings" and questions around Predetermination that arise from The Gospel of John. And, they force me into asking this very question. I am glad to get a well-thought out and positive answer to it. Thanks

[@Moist._Robot]

Because Frank said so?

[@bubamarac1]

But the one who endures to the end WILL BE saved. (Matt 24:13)

[@felipekennedy3135]

Thank God, Shalom from Brazil friend.

[@Abcd124-g2v]

God has a plan from the beginning for our lives but we have the free will to follow or not..

[@timdanyo898]

Believe and be baptized “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved” Mark 16:16 Jesus’ own words. Acts 2:38 Romans 6 and many more.

[@KamiNoRanger99]

Just wanna point out the Holy Spirit is God and one of the three divine persons of God. He is not an object.

[@rebornasdavid]

I'm really sad Frank just can't just give the straight truth as Jesus answered this question, John 3:3 “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” When you are born again your inner man, or inner spirit, changes completely. What used to give you pleasure now causes you pain. Sins you used to enjoy now make you sick. If you ask someone "Are you born again" they will know the answer immediately as a straight YES when they are born again. There will be no doubt in your mind after it happens. I pray you all get there one day. God bless.

[@rogerledlow4970]

So many “Christians” neglect the gift of the Holy Spirit given to us and to show the fruits of it in our lives.

[@JadDragon]

I know I'm saved because I can rely on the promises of the perfect God and how He works in my life. I pray all those with hard hearts may learn to let go and truely come to know You Lord, and to love You as you first loved them. Jesus lives ♥️ and is God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑

[@gi169]

This topic is better. God bless JD...

[@JadDragon]

@@gi169 hahaha hopefully I don't upset people this time, God bless brother

[@dman7668]

Yes it is a promise, and if you do not keep your end of this promise you will not be saved. It's not by faith alone.

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

@@dman7668it’s not by faith alone? It’s not by works, it’s by grace and faith. It’s a gift granted by favor

[@philb4462]

I bet if you stop believing one day in the future, people tell you that you were never a true Christian.

[@FATCAT-ln2hz]

Very nice explanation.

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@wwmandalore]

This video really helped me. Thanks!

[@captainchaos52]

I know Im saved bc I was there when it happened, March 10th 1995 on a Friday nite around 11:30pm! Thx You, Jesus!

[@Theo_Skeptomai]

From _which_ peril were you saved?

[@GeorgiasGarden]

March 21st 1982. Sunday night service. I was 15. Thank you Lord Jesus.

[@BNK2006]

@@GeorgiasGardenso you with out a shadow of a doubt know your name is IN the book of life? Saved? You haven’t died or gone through your judgment.

[@matthewadamson4687]

Thank you Frank.

[@gi169]

Thank you CE

[@user-wp2ki9mt6j]

Very soul-soothing words from Frank here, thank you 🙏🏼

[@leewong7421]

Absolutely, I struggle with this often. Sometimes I feel like I have assurance that I’m saved and it makes me feel at peace and comfortable, but then I begin worrying “should I feel peace and comfort”, or “what if it’s false assurance”, and then I’m caught back and forth between these thoughts and it’s hard to shake them either way. Glad to hear I’m not alone👍

[@michaeljones1686]

@@leewong7421 And all the people out there with weird takes on it certainly don't help, they just make it more confusing lol

[@sajivrgis]

Thank you Jesus

[@j7odnorof777]

3:34 *... you (and God) that can know that. 🕊

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Amen, you should want to be pleasing to God, you should care about how God feels about your life. You should know what God cares about, and not only want to live out your faith but actually live it out. 1 John 3:6-9

[@wet-read]

That seems far more pointless and depressing than the same stuff widely attributed to atheism by Christians.

[@chrisanthemum7]

Definitely part of the process 🙏

[@william1863]

I was so badly abused it took the LORD God ALMIGHTY to talk to me audibly then used my own mouth to confirm it concerning the Savior. Thank you Jesus for being my Christ. My Testimony is proof that God can Save the worst of offenders for the Glory of his name people. And for my testimony the known churches kicked me out saying that I have a devil for God doesn't do those things anymore and I reply by saying I guess you may not be going up and out of arms way when our Lord by his Angels gather all that believe on Christ Jesus up into the air where we will be Worshipping the Lord our God Forever. Repent by calling on Christ Jesus and Jesus Christ will Save you for by the works of the Law shall no man be justified but by Grace through Faith yes because he is ever Faithful and Just, Merciful and True to Save even the least of us that could but call on the Saviors name. JESUS you are the very CHRIST God with us and you are our Righteousness and Father and I found you in the Son after you directed me to him for he is Worthy of your Father's name oh Holy Spirit of mine. Again thank you Jesus for being my Christ. Selah ✝️ Shalom Amen 🥲 AMEN ✌️ REJOICE People.

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

This video is timely as I have been asking myself this lately. I've been in a protracted and torturous season where I feel totally abandoned by the Lord. I've been angry at God for this because it makes no sense why it's all happening to me at once and my prayers fall flat. I've been venting at Him and not in such a nice way, TBH. Also, I've watched many testimonials where people have said they were shown hell in a vision and saw many Christians there - including those who had unresolved anger, resentment and unforgiveness when they died, and therefore they did not inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. The Scriptures do seem to contradict themselves in many ways, which I struggle with a lot. I'm afraid I will become part of the apostasy, which I'm dreadfully worried about. That's the last thing I want.

[@jameswells9749]

Every thing you said is proof that you know him, except for you may be thinking there’s contradictions in the Bible?There are none.

[@danielbu2611]

I've been there, too. Pretty much could have written it myself. Perhaps I can talk you through some things? Did you commit to pursuing a clear conscience (repent)? Were you immersed fully in water? And did you receive the Holy Spirit?

[@jameswells9749]

@@danielbu2611 I’m going to listen. But if this person really repented, that’s when this person received the HolySpirit.

[@dman7668]

The scriptures do not contradict which means you are reading something and not understanding it..I'd be happy to help.

[@jameswells9749]

@@dman7668 if your talking to me? Please enlighten me. I’m thinking I know what you’re going to say, and I’m thinking I know what label you ware. Deal with them from time to time, nothing but success stories.

[@charleneriddle5995]

No he is not right, just because you are worried about your Salvation does not show that you are saved! Pray to God for the answer because you may not be saved.

[@SteveOVlogs]

I think he's right, just in a nuanced way. Meaning. If you are worried about being saved and your salvation, then you understand Jesus and repentance. Take that a step further, if you know you are worried about being saved, and you know Jesus, then as you said. That will lead you, to pray to God, because you know that you cannot be saved. In my opinion anyway.

[@toastededavis8626]

I needed this thank you

[@user-ot1hn1yb6y]

thanks we/i needed to hear that ...that conviction/conflicted thoughts /worry of knowing that you know that you know your saved(have no doubt) shows you are saved...and that is why your conflicted when you sin/do the wrong things even when you think no one is watching in todays language as i take Jesus' words to mean do the right things even though i am not physically standing right there watching your every move...in other words off on a tangent thought- - do the right thing all the time or as judge judy says on tv if you dont lie then you wont have worry about trying keep all the lies you have told straight...or in todays language you wont have to wonder if you have been forgiven of your sins/transgressions are saved through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross...in other words you take God=Jesus at his word that what he says is and will always be...

[@danielbu2611]

What does it mean to have "belief in"? It means to believe the message Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God. There are a few places where Jesus is teaching and then it says "yet when they heard this many believed in him". They weren't believing in his life, death and resurrection. They were believing what he SAID. He was telling everyone how to enter the Kingdom of God. Thise who believed would obey his teaching, repent, be immersed and live a new life. Those who did not believe (like the Pharisees) would not obey, not repent, not be immersed and not live a new life. It was all made possible by the coming sacrifice of Jesus just as in David's day and Abraham's day and every other, but the message of trusting God to redeem and obeying his will was always there.

[@dman7668]

Believing means doing what God says. Not merely agreeing with what he says.

[@danielbu2611]

@@dman7668 exactly.

[@user-br3ou2cs9o]

Amen✝️🕊️

[@mattslater2603]

Nonsense, tho.

[@user-br3ou2cs9o]

@@mattslater2603 Will you ever stop trolling? The answer of course yes I just hope it's on this side of Eternity. Amen✝️🕊️

[@sweepingbricksfilms]

Thank you. I need this

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@lionheart4421]

I LOVE HIS ANSWER!! THAT IS AWESOME! PRAISE GOD!!

[@jerrylanglois7892]

'' How do I know when I'm really saved " ? When I don't drown.

[@dman7668]

You will know when God judges you and says you are saved lol.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

@@dman7668 Fairytale, fairytale...

[@ClintonHester88]

​@@jerrylanglois7892 no reputable University in the whole modern world rejects the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth. A proper education can reveal that to anybody..

[@jerrylanglois7892]

@@ClintonHester88 Rather than shifting the answer elsewhere, YOU give me a few examples of that '' historicity '' . How about it, are do you really have nothing ?

[@joshuashibu9752]

​@@jerrylanglois7892what year do we live in?. You're the one who should be providing me proof there wasn't a crucifixion. Large Majority of the atheists and archeologists who have tried to disprove the event have been lead to the truth, you on the other hand are just too lazy to search and instead just deny the truth so that you could live how you want in God’s world, by his morals.

[@kerry5972]

I have heard Irwin Lutzer say. If you have doubts about whether you are saved,then you probably are not. Not sure if I agree with him on that.

[@tomroyal6167]

Pastor Lutzer is correct. God wants you to KNOW! Philippians 1:6.

[@dman7668]

Nobody has an absolute assurance of salvation. Anybody who says they do seems to know how God will judge them before it has happened. I find that absurd. Nobody can know until the moment of judgement.

[@bubamarac1]

But the one who endures to the end WILL BE Saved. (Matt 24:13)

[@oscargr_]

​@@bubamarac1that's just kicking the can down the road. How do you *know* you endured till the end. You may have endured in the wrong things.

[@TheGuy..]

​@@dman7668 I know how God will judge us. He has revealed that to us.

[@joshuapillar]

While a witness from the Spirit might be real there is something crucial missing in this response. John wrote his first epistle to "those who believe in the name of the Son of God" that they may know they have "eternal life" 1 John 5:13. Repeatedly in his letter he answers that very question, "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." 1 John 2:3-4 I'm 100% for defending the faith, but I would argue that "showing Christianity is true" is demonstrated through the fruit of the Spirit, not well-crafted arguments for the faith.

[@bohem5568]

Comes down to what you choose to believe.

[@thomasharp3246]

What do you believe about Jesus? Did He die for all of your sins? If you believe it's how you live you're trusting in yourself. If you believe your sins are forgiven because Jesus paid for all of them then you're saved. You can't go to hell when your sins are forgiven. If you need to straighten up your life you're trusting in yourself because you know you aren't forgiven because you don't believe.

[@dman7668]

If Jesus died for all our sins then why pray the our father asking God to forgive us our sins? 😅

[@nameyourchannel7844]

- I understand the point you're trying to make, but you're not correct. Jesus Himself commanded us to Repent. In Philipians 2:12 we're told to "work out our own salvation".. This means the battle we were born in is one against sin itself, and temptation is a daily fight. For Christians. The world does not care. We can't play the hippocrite and call ourselves saved if we continue blissfully in sin. Once saved, always saved is true, but be careful of being the ones Jesus turns away on the Judgement day because He "never knew you".

[@dman7668]

@@nameyourchannel7844 No, once saved always saved isn't true I'm afraid. I wish it was but the scriptures reject this and so should you. It's just false teaching.

[@thomasharp3246]

Well the Bible doesn't contradict itself. We're forgiven for all sins when we believe. We aren't praying for justification. Scripture teaches that sins can effect our prayers for what we ask. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses

[@cassiebennet4262]

Amen. Nothing wrong with straightening up your life, but definitely do not attach that to your salvation.

[@JenDeVoreRichter]

If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

[@dman7668]

Yes, this is missing the rest of the gospel that says you must be born of water and spirit in order to enter Heaven. You must be baptized to be saved. Let's not ignore the details here.

[@JenDeVoreRichter]

@@dman7668 “He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@dman7668]

@@JenDeVoreRichter Yes, as a matter of fact the bible says we can increase in our holiness through sanctification. Thus proving our justification increases..which means the protestant doctrine of Justification by faith alone is just false. Because the protestant doctrine of sola fide says one can never increase in justification, contradicting the bible. See below: 2 Corinthians 3:18 "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with 👉ever-increasing glory,👈 which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." We see here that sanctification leads to increased righteous/holiness/justification. Contradicting the doctrine of sola fide. Ergo Sola Fide is false because it contradicts sanctification.

[@bethezebra]

​@@dman7668baptism WILL be desired and happen for those that are born again in almost all circumstances, because the Holy Spirit will lead a person to that. What are your thoughts, though, about the thief on the cross beside Jesus...I notice he didn't get baptized, and was accepted by Jesus anyway - the heart was the issue, not the outer form of baptism, which yes, is a witness to the work of God in a person's life. My heart is not to attack you with theology, but to hear your genuine thoughts here. The thief is why I believe baptism is something we are called to but is also merely an (important) outer sign. There are many who have accepted Christ at the very end with no time for baptism. I do not believe that if genuine, they will be condemned. But I desire your thoughts. 🙏 Thanks.

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@dman7668 There is no “heaven”

[@gregkiyuna6029]

Thank you Lord Jesus! I needed this! 🙏

[@jasonswabb3863]

Please pray for my daughter, son in law and lost souls 🙏 😔

[@alexwarren1637]

For to him (a Christian) his sins are hell; he would go to the other hell to be free of them; free of them, hell itself would be endurable to him. For hell is God’s and not the devil’s. Hell is on the side of God and man, to free the child of God from the corruption of death. Not one soul will ever be redeemed from hell but by being saved from his sins, from the evil in him. If hell be needful to save him, hell will blaze, and the worm will writhe and bite, until he takes refuge in the will of the Father. ‘Salvation from hell, is salvation as conceived by such to whom hell and not evil is the terror.’ But if even for dread of hell a poor soul seek the Father, he will be heard of him in his terror, and, taught of him to seek the immeasurably greater gift (freedom from sin), will in the greater receive the less (freedom from hell). - George MacDonald

[@matthewaustin9790]

Old KJV I John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

[@AlexanderBrown77]

Amen! ♥️KJV 7th translated into English. Psalms 12 KJV 6 -7

[@buddy_132]

God be thanked this issue is addressed many times in the Bible and God has given many indicators of how to tell if you are or someone else is saved. 10 In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. 1 John 3:10 It really comes back to the tried and true saying “You will know them by their fruits”. If you fight hard against all sin in the name and hope of Jesus Christ, you are of God. Those who don’t are not of God

[@sethsuleiman4419]

To get salvation, one need to be purified from sins. And, in 1john 1:7, it is said that jesus blood had purified all our sins, right? No, there are contradictory verses to show how we are purified and our sins are forgiven; ie. a. We also need to confess as in 1john 1:9, it says that if we confess our sins, he (god) is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness, and b. in ezekiel 18:22 which says, 'But if we (committing sins) turn away from all the sins we have committed and keeps all god decrees and does what is just and right, that we will surely live (forgiven); we will not die. None of our sins will be remembered against them'. These verses also show how we are purified and our sins are forgiven, right?

[@mattslater2603]

Then you are all "not of god".

[@sethsuleiman4419]

@@mattslater2603 A person (committing sins) turn away from all the sins committed and keeps all god decrees and does what is just and right, in accordance with ezekiel 18:22, is "not of god"? How is that?

[@mattslater2603]

@@sethsuleiman4419 Because none of you do that. You're just lying hypocrites, apparently.

[@sethsuleiman4419]

@@mattslater2603 The bible is teaching how to repent and seek god forgiveness. If you follow this teaching, then you are 'of god'.

[@rikleferink]

This helped so much and confirms alot what ive been going through. Even tho ive still need to get my hands ona bible, when i prayed for the first time, i prayed for that people recognize my personality more than my looks as ive always felt empty by empty compliments from others. None saw 'me' (which i really think what i mean 'me' is the works of jesus in me). Im glad.. that porn is not controlling iver me as it was before, my mind is clearer now and i see people for who they are and that i have the best interest in them to love the person behind the sins and their goodness.. Thanks to Jesus Christ, Amen

[@jaychapman125]

I don't think we can ever "KNOW" we are saved. I've been questioning it my whole life.

[@TheManintheHat-kr3vf]

That is probably the most accurate comment Ive read here. We dont know if we are saved. Jesus will judge us when that time comes. Anybody that declares themselve saved, doesn't know the gospel and/or Jesus

[@relaxAndBeCool]

John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned… God wants this from us: - To be humble before him. - To realize that we are unworthy sinners; we don’t deserve to live in the pure glorious beauty of Heaven with the almighty, holy, sovereign Creator. - To be thankful for Jesus sacrificing himself on the cross to pay the price for our sins. - To feel sorry for our sins. - To make a commitment to try to be more Christlike and stay away from sin. - To realize that he loves us and that we have immense value to him. - To realize that when Jesus rose from the dead he not only proved that he is the Son of God, but also that we too can have eternal life by trusting in him. - To accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. If we do that… Boom… We are saved! Pretty cool. We can ALL get to Heaven NOT because of what WE DO but because of what JESUS DID. That is the good news of the gospel of salvation thru Christ. It boils down to Jesus saying “I love u. Please trust me”.

[@zacobmajumder1456]

I Know I am saved. I will Be in Heaven. Cuz my Salvation depends on Jesus' righteousness. And its in me. I'm not gonna lose it.

[@larzman651]

I know I'm truly saved because , I have been reborn and am no longer the man I used to be. He died a long time ago. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil

[@logicalatheist1065]

You must be very special

[@Moist._Robot]

Couldn’t you simply act differently to convince yourself you have the Holy Spirit?

[@daddada2984]

​@@logicalatheist1065you can be special too. Follow Jesus.

[@axxel9626]

Nah you are saying that you are saved cause you changed... Well, even hitler could have been saved, yup. Know why? Cause the blood of Jesus covers sin, not us.❤

[@logicalatheist1065]

@@daddada2984 what?

[@AlexisLuke]

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[@RodelShahelshohag]

Thats lovely 🌹 if I may ask, How did you come up with so much biweekly ?

[@AlexisLuke]

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[@AlexisLuke]

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[@AnnaBellafatima]

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[@felipekennedy3135]

So Perfect and So True; Thank You Friend.

[@toddbowles8201]

Thank you so much

[@festushaggen2563]

There's Biblical descriptors of a Christian. Transformation, sanctification, the fruit of the spirit, conviction, a love for Christ and the bretheren and a lasting faith. Above all we have God's promise. If you have repented of yourself by turning from yourself and your ways and turned to Christ for His forgiveness, mercy, grace, have believed on Him and His work only for your salvation then you will be saved and your heart, mind and life will begin and continue to show it.

[@dman7668]

You do have to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. We have an initial justification by faith, and then that justification is completed by your good works, or as you the protestant would say "sanctification " it's really just semantics.

[@festushaggen2563]

@dman7668 Uh no. That's "work out", not "work for" your salvation. Big difference.

[@dman7668]

@@festushaggen2563 You do have to earn salvation. Not based on strict merit. But because eternal life is a reward. It's not by faith alone James 2:24. You see how a man is justified by his works and not by faith alone. I never said you could earn salvation based on strict merit.

[@festushaggen2563]

@dman7668 That's strange. In Acts 16:30-31 the prison keeper asks Paul what He must do to be saved and Paul told him to believe on Christ. No mention of works. Guess Paul got it wrong huh?

[@dman7668]

@@festushaggen2563 Listen, we can play bible tennis, if you want. Allow me to explain that believing in Jesus isn't merely believing in him. It entails believing what he taught and obeying him. I think we can both agree that merely believing in Jesus is a bit overly simplistic and obviously there is more to it then that. I just want us to be careful here about watering down the faith with an example in the Bible that isn't about watering down the faith. I think we can both be reasonable there.

[@AnitaSalas-lr9ic]

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[@YvesAlexandre-ov2td]

Hello!! how do you make such monthly, I’m a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself 😭 because of low finance but I still believe God

[@Vanzee-fb2xb]

Hi that's good you have idea &share to those who deserve it that's great god bless🙏🙏

[@Mallinson-zt9ou]

She's a licensed broker here in the states🇺🇸 and finance advisor.

[@Mallinson-zt9ou]

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[@Foutz-qp8wf]

Can I also do it??? My life is facing lots of challenges lately

[@justjim1728]

The evidence of our salvation is 'the record of God's Son', the word of God, more particularly, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which tells us that Jesus died for our sins and to 'believe only'.

[@GoldenWolf248]

Great explanation. When you know, you know.

[@bubamarac1]

But the one who endures to the end WILL BE saved. (Matt 24:13)

[@michaelceasar]

Endure what?

[@TecraTube]

what evidence do you speak of?

[@87JSpirit]

The same evidence used to know it’s wrong to kill someone.

[@logicalatheist1065]

Frank isn't in the supporting his claims with evidence business

[@jake.stimson]

These two comments gave me a giggle. Thanks.

[@robertlombardo8437]

He breaks it down every seminar so it's pretty easy to follow. Jesus existed, he really lived, taught and died on a cross. There were eyewitness accounts and non-Christian sources attesting to it. There were also the same accounts attesting to Jesus being seen after he is known to have died. There's all kinds of minutiae and small things as well and they add up. The question then becomes whether or not you personally believe what's been laid out.

[@gi169]

​@@logicalatheist1065 No that's you IllogicalAnti-Theis, we just had this discussion F00L.

[@PraiseHisname777]

You just know. It is reality transforming. Like when you believe something - it’s not that you “believe” something so much as you just KNOW it is true in your gut. Your desires change. Hope that helps. PRAISE GOD FOR SAVING ME - HALLELUJAH 🎊 🎉🙏🙏✝️💖❤️‍🔥💓

[@jimpowell1802]

Superb video!!!!

[@logicalatheist1065]

Go play in traffic and find out

[@gi169]

Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

[@tomroyal6167]

Hey Local Atheist, I guess you think you’re funny but you are not. Romans 14:12 1:39 says we’ll all answer to God some day. What will be your answer?

[@mattslater2603]

​@@gi169"Gil" is the name of a grown man who can't spell basic words...

[@mattslater2603]

​@@tomroyal6167The bible also has a talking donkey in it. Not credible. Grow up.

[@logicalatheist1065]

@@tomroyal6167 why are you quoting the bible to an atheist? Lol.

[@richdorak1547]

Well explained, brother !

[@denispicard4503]

There is a sin i struggle with and the holy spirit helps me not do it but sometimes i do this sin.i know i'm saved because i accted Jesus and i feel the spirit in me

[@u.s.armyvet8947]

When I first got saved, I asked the same question. Church family gave me several scriptures, but ultimately the Holy Spirit answered my question when He led me to Romans chapter 8. Specifically, verse 16. Thank You Abba Father God, Abba Father Son, Lord Jesus and Abba Father Holy Spirit for showing me. Ask God and He will answer you. Papa loves it when we ask Him questions concerning His Word.

[@user-xu8mq6fh7c]

Thank you.....

[@PaulHosey]

I'm not a Christian but I've always liked Frank. I'd love to have a conversation with him.

[@rogerhayes5223]

Why you not Christian? After death.. eternity is forever.

[@PaulHosey]

@@rogerhayes5223 I didn't mention it to start an argument but you just couldn't resist.

[@GSpotter63]

Before I was a Christian there were certain sins I had no problem accepting. Now that I'm a Christian those very same things are repulsive.

[@Chickentownship1]

This is so misunderstood. There are over 45 verses directly tieing an event to bring saved. One verse says believe to be saved, another says confess, another says call on his name, another says believe and be water baptized while another says to you must endure to the end. People want to single out one verse above another, take one and exclude the others. We are being saved from the second death, that means your not saved until to our die the first death. The best way to think about it is like this. If you take flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt mix them together and then let it sit, then kneed it and let it rise, then cook it, you will have bread. If I have a cup of flour, I can't say I have bread, all of these parts make the whole. So Paul warned of himself becoming a castaway. The Bible says, if the righteous SCARCELY be saved. Or put in the words of our Lord, when you have done ALL that I have commanded you, your still unprofitable servants. Take up our cross daily, work out your salvation with FEAR AND TREMBLING.

[@Dresimani]

You got it

[@joeswartz8286]

As you listen to people talk, always ask yourself “Where do you get that?” Where is it WRITTEN? What is the reference?

[@JohnnyLag1776]

That was great, thank you for the explanation.

[@Anthony-un3dx]

I trust and surrender and love God ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@kizzb39]

🕊️Praise-be to our Lord and Master Jesus Christ ALMIGHTY in Jesus Name - Amen🕊️

[@juansanabria6804]

Wow! Thanks so much it was helpful to me 😊

[@johnprice1824]

Thank you. This helps me. Ever since I've been introduced to Calvinism, I've had doubts. I do fear the Lord, believe I'ma sinner in the worsed degree and believe Jesus paid for my sin. But, that Calvinism doctrin has messed me up..

[@peterbassey9668]

Then again, the fruits of the Spirit must be manifest in a person that is saved.

[@grizz4489]

For what ?

[@Rumblealsojennings2929]

When the holy ghost fell on me 9 years ago I instantly after my soul came from Heaven which was the most beautiful place I ever seen before, God spoke to me using the people that was at that moment in my immediate circle, 2 dark skin pigmentation and three white, and he showed me a sign in this wonderful realm and as my spirit went back down into my body, I instantly started speaking in tongs as later I learned was the evidence, 1john 4 v 1 beloved, believe not every spirit but try the spirit to see rather they are of God. The evidence distinguishes the gift and for the believer to know he have encountered, and at cornillus house Peter and the men that was circumcised with Peter knew the gift was poured out on the gentiles because they started magnifying, God and speaking in tongs and they realized they received the same gift they had hallelujah

[@Doyathinkurfunny]

1 Timothy 4:10-God, Saviour of All Mankind, specially of believers ✨♥️ 1 Timothy 2:3-4-God, who wills that all be saved All that he desires, He does-Psalms 135:6

[@jeremymcguire2324]

Trust in HIS BLOOD and none of what you do. Saved by grace through faith in His blood. Romans 3:25 and 1st Corinthians 15 1-4! God bless and share the bloodstained gospel!

[@Lepetitvache]

the thing is, you don’t really know if you’re saved or not. with thousands of denominations that exist and disagree on salvation, we’ll likely never demonstrate which is “right”

[@danielmorais8745]

Salvation is a free gift..the moment we believe in Jesus and trust in his perfect blood shed on the cross to forgive our sins past presente and future we are save Forever sealed and batized into the body of Crist impossíble to lose salvation. Just believe in Jesus.. salvation is secure and Cannot BE Lost

[@Dienekes678]

Faith without works is dead. We need a living faith.

[@kennethjohnson347]

From what I know aboutr my own perosnel experience is that you are saved when you can feel the living holy spirit within you if you havve a doubt about it then keep seeking and praying, God gives us the evidence and 1200 percent security knowing that we are saved by putting the holy spirit in us which one can feel.

[@grizz4489]

My assurance of salvation comes 100 % from the promises that Jesus made that whoever believes in Him will never perish but has everlasting life. You can count on what Jesus says. His promise does not fail. See John 3:16

[@kennethjohnson347]

@@grizz4489 luke warm believers believe but yet they will go straightr to hell

[@jetset808]

This actually makes so much sense.

[@tiedryflies]

Saved by grace through faith. The gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 12:13 and else where. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV