John MacArthur - How do I know if I'm really saved?

Jonny Ardavanis is the Lead Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN and the President of Dial In Ministries. He formerly served as the Dean of Campus Life at The Master’s University and as a Camp Director at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Jonny’s heart is to see people understand and love the Word of God and more so, to love the God of the Word. Jonny is married to Caity Jean and they have two precious daughters.
Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis: Big Questions, Biblical Answers, is a series that seeks to provide biblical answers to some of the most prominent and fundamental questions regarding God, the Gospel, and the Bible
In this episode Pastor John MacArthur from Grace Community Church answers the question: “How do I know if I'm really saved?”
Many people today lack assurance of their salvation. John MacArthur gives clarity here by detailing 4 key pillars that provide the believer with assurance of their salvation.
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[@gregwiele2502]

With dementia, my thoughts now are not clear, I know my heart and The Father does, but my periods of clearness lessen now, I pray my faith stays strong, thank you Paster.

[@aprilcanhi8621]

Bless you brother Greg.

[@zacdredge3859]

Praying for you, but you can certainly trust that God is just and loving so the cloudiness of your mind will not compromise his faithfulness to you in any way. Jesus said we should believe like little children, so nothing wrong with holding to a simple faith.

[@dandelong737]

Holy Spirit live in you will continue sustaining you despite you have dementia.

[@donaldmach7150]

The rapture is very close Greg. Christ will be here soon FOR his saints (1Thess.4: 16-18) and your dementia will be gone! (1Cor.15: 51-54) I've been fighting cancer for over a year now and I know it'll be over soon! At His second coming, he returns WITH his saints (us) to establish His thousand year reign on earth. I'm praying for you my friend! 👍🤗🙏 Praise God and always be thankful!

[@Hello-hn9kq]

God has mercy on the mentally ill, rest assured that god loves you and will not let you go even when you lose clarity of mind.

[@ronnywhite5602]

I am 72 years old and I've been in constant, debilitating pain for 34 years. I've never questioned God. I'm looking so forward to seeing Jesus!

[@DontStopBrent]

You’re gonna forget all that pain the second you lock eyes with Savior, Ronny. Hang on, brother. Ask Him, “Father, what works have You prepared for me to do? What service can I offer You? What can I do to further Your kingdom in my life, the lives of family and friends? Help me encourage and push people toward Your Son, Lord. Help me serve You in this way.” Look at Ephesians 2:10 and ask yourself about these “good works” that He destined you to do, to bring Him glory. I’ll see you there!

[@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv]

I'll pray for you brother.

[@kimharris9226]

I am sorry you have had so much pain, I know what its like to live with pain but sounds like you've had much worse than me but I'm so glad you haven't let go of believing in Jesus, can't wait for him to come and you will be pain free xx

[@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv]

@@kimharris9226 And you also Kim.

[@florachildressEarth2Flo]

Same here, constant pain, I love Jesus and am totally dependent on him to take me to Father’s kingdom.

[@elvicencio7]

"If you could lose your salvation you would. You have no power to retain it. " - man that hits really deep. Thank you Jesus for your grace.

[@TheRootedWord]

Absurd. When a man hits rock bottom he does not know if his faith will hold, but it is his faith, as Jesus said, "Your faith has healed you!" He did not lecture her that her faith is not her own, but a gift, etc... Y'all speak like you don't know Jesus. You'd better hold tight to Jesus by means of that faith or else! Jesus rebuked the Disciples in the boat, "Oh, you of little faith!" He did not need to say that if faith was not theirs, but a gift and given to them in that amount. They would have had nothing to do with having little faith then. It would have been what they were given. You are speaking of a faith and a gospel foreign to Jesus'.

[@fourthplateau944]

​@@TheRootedWordis faith and salvation the same?

[@doonagoding6146]

The Bible says you can stray

[@alil6547]

Only worthless idiots believe salvation can be lost.

[@opheliasfall]

​@@doonagoding6146 Straying is not losing salvation.

[@jonjr9]

I have lost two of my three children and God has pulled me through both deaths. I will love the lord no matter what happens in my life’s trials.

[@Gablesman888]

You have a strong and wonderful testimony of your saving faith in Jesus. God continue to bless you richly.

[@josephcarter2520]

Amen jonjr thank you

[@doonagoding6146]

😢

[@grandmasgarden6402]

God bless you and give you peace. I lost two of my adult children. Job ... though He slay me, yet will I praise Him.

[@JC-du6sn]

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer. Page 64 😇

[@Cookiemunster779]

“How do I know I’m obedient enough?” Spoiler: you never will be. that’s why you are completely reliant on Christ

[@oliviarose3513]

Needed this thank you 🙏

[@markhall6306]

Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved

[@ARISEGRINDCOFFEE]

Love this!

[@markhall6306]

Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved Jesus own words the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life we are wicked sinners deserving of hell but God's grace is what saves Jesus saves to the uttermost period we have nothing to do with he finished it upon the cross there will be no boasting in heaven

[@WhatTruthIs]

@@markhall6306 Our Apostle, Paul, reveals the following great doctrines; 1. The unrighteousness before God of all men. 2. The impossibility of justification by works before God- that is, of any man’s attaining a standing of righteousness before God by anything done by him. Do what a man may, he is a condemned sinner still. 3. The fact and the Scripturalness of righteousness on the free gift principle-that is, of Divine righteousness, separate from all man’s doings, conferred upon man as a free gift from God. 4. Propitiation-that satisfaction of God’s Holy Nature and law for man’s sins rendered by Christ’s blood. 5. Reconciliation-the removal by Christ’s death for man of that obstacle to righteousness which man’s sin had set up between God and man. 6. The plan of the actual conferring of the gift of righteousness upon all who believe, without any distinction. This change of a sinner’s standing before God, from one of condemnation to one of righteousness, is called Justification. Negatively, it is deliverance from guilt on account of Christ’s shed blood and deliverance out of the old creation by identification in death with Christ on the Cross. Positively, it is a new standing in the risen Christ before God. 7. Redemption-the buying back of the soul through the blood of Christ from sin; from the curse of the law-even death, involving exclusion from God under penalty; from the "power of death," which involves the hand of the enemy; and from all iniquity. 8. Forgiveness-the going forth of Divine tenderness in remitting the penalty for sin in view of the blood of Christ trusted in, and in complacency and fellowship to creatures who before were necessarily under Divine judgment. 9. Remission of sins-that is, the actual removing of transgressions or trespasses from the sinner, so that for all time and eternity his sins shall not again be upon him. 10. Identification-(see above, Justification). The great fact that those who are in Christ were united with Him at the Cross by God’s sovereign inscrutable act and were crucified with Christ and buried with Him, so that their history is now ended before God. And when Christ was raised up as the Firstborn of the new creation, they also were raised up with Him and their history began as new creatures in God’s sight in Christ, the Last Adam. Of course, in the experience of the Christian there comes a time when he is actually made partaker of this new life-that point of time when he is, as we say, saved, or converted, or born again, etc. Nevertheless, the life that is in every Christian came up out of the Tomb, and it is in Christ Jesus that a man is created anew. 11. Incorporation-This tremendous doctrine Paul alone mentions, and he makes it practically the foundation of all his exhortations to the saints with regard to their conduct and life. By "incorporation" we mean the fact that all those who are really saved and are new creatures in Christ Jesus become members of one organism (called "the Body of Christ"), which is more real than the very earth we tread upon-Christ Himself in Heaven being the Head of this Body and every real Christian a member of it. So that believers are thus members of Christ in Heaven and also members one of another here on earth. No wonder Paul is able to exhort the saints to love one another when they are members one of another! (Rom. 12; 1 Cor. 12; Eph. 4). 12. Inhabitation-The wonderful fact that the Body of Christ and each member of it individually is inhabited, indwelt, by the Holy Spirit Himself, and not only so, but that the Church is being "built together" as a great temple of God so that in the future God’s actual eternal dwelling place will be this wonderful, mysterious company built into a building called "a holy habitation of God in the Spirit." This mystery is a great and marvelous one-the fact that we are saved, are partakers now of the life of the Lord in glory, that the Holy Spirit indwells us. 13. Divine Exhibition-That is, that through the Church in the ages to come is to be made known that which God counts His "riches," even His Grace (Eph. 2:7; 3:10). Paul in his wonderful revelation declares that God hath reconciled the world to Himself; that God was in Christ (at the Cross) reconciling the world unto Himself (2 Cor. 5:19). Men do not know this, but they conceive that something stands between them and God before God will accept or forgive them. If you tell a man that God is demanding no good works of him whatsoever, no religious observances or church ordinances, that God is not asking him to undertake any duties at all, but that God invites him to believe a glad message that his sins have already been dealt with at the Cross, and that God expects him to believe this good news and be exceedingly happy about it. If you tell an unsaved man such a story at this, he is astonished and overwhelmed-yet this is the Gospel!

[@twiceadopted7147]

Well said. I have been in a bad marriage for 20 yrs to a man who drinks, smokes pot, and hates the bible and Jesus. It wasn't this way in the beginning of our marriage although both of us were not born again when we married. I have learned to lean on Jesus so hard in my struggles and it has been good for my faith. If I'd had a happy marriage I may never sought God like I did. Now I pray for my husband instead of cursing him.

[@mindamiller4904]

When tell truth is your believe that you dont break the commandment of God Amen

[@vadimmanuilov7401]

Propa to you for sticking with your man. I hope he comes around.

[@potsie7778]

You are an amazing woman. May God have favour upon you good and faithful servant.

[@michaelnewzealand1888]

You dear sister are a wonderful example of a godly wife. I pray that your husband one day gives his life to Christ.

[@Darthrocker06]

​@@mindamiller4904what?

[@glacia15]

Came from the lgbt, and I struggle with depression and anxiety and paranoid fits of psychosis. But even when i thought I was still unsaved because i wasn't baptized right, or i wasn't baptized in a full understanding of God. I worshiped him, and I prayed to him and as soon as I could I got baptized. Now i still struggle with mental illness, it may be something I struggle with my whole life. But I know that i would rather be here in this weak and vulnerable state before God, than to go back to how i was before. because even if I have times where I am paranoid and I am anxious and I feel the weight of the world on my head and my depression is at a place where i can hardly function. That I am somehow more blessed than I ever was before. Even at times when I doubt myself, and whether or not i am truly saved. I still worship and love God.

[@lungiledlomo9546]

I encourage you to read Psalm 94:19; Psalm 23:1-6; Phillipians 4:4-6, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9, Luke 12:24-34 Just to name a few, I hope you'll find comfort in these, continue to pray to the Father and stay strong. Hold onto the salvation you have in Jesus (if you're unsure of your salvation read Romans 10:9 also make sure you repent for your sins, Ask the Father for forgiveness) . The God whom we serve has conquered depression and anxiety. I hope that you find this well and that it helps you, I pray that you'll be healed in Jesus name! be blessed.

[@shannonfinn4316]

God bless you for your willingness to be vulnerable and humble. I pray you find peace. I too struggle with depression and anxiety. It's a battle. But our Lord loves us. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

[@sundelong2727]

I had a similar experience with panic attack and depression in 2004 . My panic attack was so severe that I could only sleep couple hours a day and having a nightmare about maggots eating my body . My depression was more like fear of death , like death anxiety. Somehow , I started to believe that I will die within five years . I was suffering enormously but I didn’t tell anyone including my husband cause somehow if I tell someone , the secret of my dying days will be exposed and will come true . One year later , I was reading Romans 8:9~11 and suddenly I knew if the Spirit of God is in you , you are not in the fresh but in the spirit. Since the Spirit of God in my spirit as union with Christ , even though I die , I will be with my Lord Jesus Christ forever. That moment, my fear of death disappeared and knew I was deceived from the devil’s lie all along . It’s been 17 years since I was delivered from the power of darkness . There is nothing will help you except the Word of God .

[@aprilcanhi8621]

I think that's something many struggle with because of our sinful past, but if you believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and he was raised from death by God the holy spirit then you are saved, it's a battle that goes on in our mind but just read 2 Corinthians 10; 3_7, and do some work on what that exactly means because that's where I am at and God led me to this, if jesus has set you free then you are free indeed so he has broken all chains, God bless you sister bell.

[@mikepotter6426]

Kaitlyn, you are a breath of fresh air. The great liar will always be knocking on the door of someone who is on the way to Heaven. You are loved. You go girl! Proud of ya.

[@addictivebricks6698]

Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess. Amen

[@Demystifiedvessel]

That is pure insanity- wake up..

[@Andrew_the_Worthy_Shield]

"This is talking about the elect; the totally depraved are incapable of doing that." --John "Calvin" MacArthur

[@addictivebricks6698]

@@Demystifiedvessel What is insanity? Believing in Jesus Christ, that he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords?

[@paultiplea]

@@Demystifiedvessel "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18

[@Demystifiedvessel]

@@paultiplea that appropriated line means absolutely nothing, and an unhealthy attachment to such lines lacks the faith of “knowing who/what you are.” It’s like simultaneously reading a comic book while watching pro wrestling- narrow and unenlightened junk food for those who enjoy being deceived.

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

I get mad at myself when I sin. I hate it, yet I know I am cover by the Blood of Christ. Thank you, Jesus for your Grace, and saving this sinner.

[@-Thelordismyshepherd-]

Your not alone, most battle with sin and not overcome. If you still sin, Jesus is calling you to a true and final repentance.

[@freeindeed07]

There is a reason why you hate it. Romans 7:22-25 KJV For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: [23] But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. [24] O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? [25] I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

[@-Thelordismyshepherd-]

@@freeindeed07 do you still sin Shea?

[@freeindeed07]

@@-Thelordismyshepherd- I do not anymore because Jesus saved me from it. 1 John 3:8-10 KJV He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. [9] Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [10] In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. You would definitely lose your battle if you do it by yourself. Jesus came to save us from our sins. Literally from sinning. Matthew 1:21 KJV And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. I believed in Jesus not just as my Savior from the penalty of sins, but as my Savior from literally commiting sins. That's why he saved me and I am a new creature now. All things have passed away, all things have become new. I know this would absolutely sound impossible to most and I don't want God's name blasphemed so in case you are longing to know how to be saved from sinning, I'm more than happy to share what God says in his word. Actually, you can find it out yourself, just pray and humble yourself to God and he will also answer you. :)

[@-Thelordismyshepherd-]

@@freeindeed07 let’s chat, So is it possible for you to sin? Is there anything at all that would be sin for you?

[@newyorknight]

My dear Mom passed away from cancer. It was only the grace of God that pulled me through. The gift of faith is very important to see you through any situation. Amen

[@dialinministries]

Amen!

[@jordantheriverman6143]

Thankyou, genuinely for sharing that my friend. That gives me hope.

[@newyorknight]

@@jordantheriverman6143 The Lord truly does give comfort to the broken, because in Him we are made whole. Amen

[@HerTruthSpeaks]

Im sorry about that I love you keep glorifying the Lord💓It’s tough but he will get you through

[@newyorknight]

@@HerTruthSpeaks Thank you

[@Natural-Causes]

One of my favorite quotes from John MacArthur “ you know you’re a Christian not by the perfection in your life but by the direction of your life”

[@yukimura62]

unfortunately its a false quote.

[@marknagy4779]

Obey Act's 2:38,39 real Bible salvation . Born again of the water and the spirit.

[@artydee2909]

@@yukimura62 Proverbs 3:5-7 KJV -Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

[@loua3926]

That is a very ignorant quote! Not biblical at all. I guess if you are aiming to run a business that quote might fit. MacArthur is running a very lucrative business. If he were to teach the true gospel for us today (I Corinthians 15:1-4) he wouldn’t be rich with money and worldly wealth. He likes his wealth more than he likes to teach truth!

[@theodorebradshaw9352]

Amen

[@dirkmoore4224]

I will never forget the feeling that overwhelmed me when I asked Jesus to Save me. The feeling of shame and guilt being removed and peace washing over me as The Holy Spirit entered my body. I have never had any doubts, and no exactly where I will spend eternity. "Ye must be Born Again."

[@DatKat]

Thats it. The Holy Spirits warm feeling of Peace moving from head to toe. Unforgetable

[@dirkmoore4224]

Amen!@@DatKat

[@Jesse-gc8fq]

amen

[@borg386]

So " you " decided God should save you at that moment, and he did? It doesn't work like that.

[@dirkmoore4224]

If we come to The Lord with a sickened, sorrowful and repentent heart, knowing we have sinned against His Moral Law(The Ten Commandments) ask for forgiveness He will save us from His Wrath and we will recieve His Holy Spirit at that very moment and be born again. Yes, it does work like that. Where will you spend eternity?@@borg386

[@1ChristFollowingNerd]

Was told I was going to hell when I was a teen & I believed it wholeheartedly. Decades later, God found me, rescued me from committing suicide. I didn’t really know until this video when I started crying that I still have some crippling fear that I am one sin away from losing my salvation. I’m just gonna bathe in this moment for a while. I am truly saved. Praise God!

[@brittalunstrum559]

You are not a nerd!!

[@letsgobrandon8271]

Love you ❤

[@LARRYCAL]

@@therighteousnessofgodinchr2530Christ and Christ alone

[@miguelcarrillo8479]

John macarther is not saved! For one he preaches father son holy spirit as one, Theres nobody in the bible baptized that way in the primitive church!!! Now Acts 2:38 has the promise of the father which is the holy spirit and remission of sin baptized in the name of Jesus Christ Now acts 2:41 3000 baptized in the name of Jesus Christ acts 4:4 another 5000!!! Not even one baptized father son holy spirit! All that came from martin luther! how can people go against the word of God???

[@miguelcarrillo8479]

@@HolyBible-sj6in so salvation means nothing to if theres only one way to the the new Jerusalem! Muslim dont have a savior nor the 10 commandment for morals! They are done. But us, not ever denominacion will see the Lord Martin luther separated from the catholic religion because of the statue but introduced everyone to the catholic teachings Why you may ask? Because its the same baptism!!!

[@Jr1ch_24]

im 15 turning 16 and from what ive seen we are in the end times. Always wanting to make sure im right with God cause my worst fear is being there being judged by God and him sending me to hell. This really answered alot of questions for me and helped me be confident in the fact I am saved

[@alj3872]

From some who has dealt with depression and doubt of my salvation this video is gold and helped me so much! Thank you!

[@Vitamortis.]

I agree, life gets bad when you're depressed, but there's nothing that compares to being a Christian and doubting salvation. It is awful.

[@Kephers7]

@@Vitamortis. It is. I do at times. Its scary thought.

[@56username]

😲 KJV or King James Version 1611 🤔What Must I Do to be Saved From HELL 😳😮🤔😉🤫 And do I need to be Baptized , do you want to be Saved🤔 🤫 John 3 Bible App KJV There was a manifest the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews : The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi , we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest , except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him , Verily , verily, I say unto thee , Except a man be (born again) , he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him , How can a man be born when he is old? ( can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? ) Jesus answered, Verily , verily , I say unto thee , ( Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, He cannot enter into the kingdom of God ) That which is born of the flesh is flesh: and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee ( Ye must be born again ) The wind bloweth where it listers , and though hearest the sound thereof , but canst not tell whence it cometh and whither it goeth: ( so is every one that is born of the Spirit. ) Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be ? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things? Verily , verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things ? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, ( even the Son of man which is in heaven. ) Now Jesus came to the Jordan River , Jesus came to John the Baptist , John didn’t know who Jesus ( looked Like ) he never met his cousin . John the Baptist said to Jesus I need to be (Baptized ) of you . Then Jesus said Something Funny , We need to make it so ( fulfill all Prophecy ( or what was written in the Bible . ) This is what John did not Know , Soon (Jesus WAS going to be Crucified ! ) John told his Disciples this is the lamb of God , after he saw the Sprit lite on Jesus. Later on John would send his Disciples to Jesus from Prison , are you the one we should be expecting or should we be expecting another ( Shouldn’t John know his cousin or Was he starting to doubt. The he was arrested and tried . When Jesus was pierced with the spear Water And Blood gushed out and down the CROSS water was (used for purification ) the soldiers that gave him bitter wine on a sponge , the Stick was Hyssop was used for ceremonial use Purification . Then there was a great earthquake the Blood and Water ran down the Cross into the cross hole , at the bottom in the Cross hole an earthquake CRACK through the rock 22’ below into a place where they had removed Quarry Stone (a room carved out ) KZbin: Ron Wyatt Arch of the Covenant Zedekiah had half the Temple stuff hid. Nebuchadnezzar took the other Temple stuff. Remember when they put blood on the door post and on door header they Ate of the bitter Herb and the small branch , they used to sprinkle Blood it was Hyssop at the time of the Passover was used for purification , the Hyssop was also the Spear! Used in Purification The wages of Sin Is Death Warning Do Not Get Caught Up Doing Anything TO DO WITH THE THIRD TEMPLE 🤔😉 Jesus Christ has all ready come. THE anti-christ will set in the Temple, AFTER THE RAPTURE 😳🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤫 IS THE TRIBULATION Watchman Blow the TRUMPET Preach the Gospel SHARE SHARE We are Witnesses to the Rapture. Jesus Loves You BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST You are born in the Spirit BORN AGAIN Your Saved an Heaven Bound Just as you ARE Jesus Baptized You with his WATER & BLOOD THE RAPTURE ANY SECOND 😃😉🥳😇 This is what changed my mine Heaven or HELL What is below is not worth keeping my Sin. Hell was Created for Satan and his demons not for man, Unbelievers will be cast into Hell Description : of Hell Lake of Fire, Look up we look at the lake of fire every Day. You can’t Die burning You will be all Alone😮 The worms will crawl in and out🤔 Not one drop of water to cool your lips, God Will NOT here your prayers He did make a way for you to be saved. BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

[@Fluffimuff]

AI&J there is a sermon pastor John MacArthur did on this subject and it’s wonderful and more detailed than this interview. I believe the title on You Tube is Assurance of Salvation

[@carolsaylor6151]

Same!!

[@bradenzook3705]

I have been a born again believer for almost 3 years now. I have faced some dark times and many trials. I have been through periods of insanely dark pits and fear and worry and uncertainty. Times of not knowing which way is up or which way is done. My emotions and feelings have failed me greatly. Many times never feeling Gods love or His presence. I lost my dad to cancer last year in August at age 49. My grandma now has cancer of the lymph nodes. My girlfriend and I broke up twice and that’s a whole other story in itself. I know my trials can’t compare to other believers trials but I know that any trial can not be compared to the glory that is to be revealed to us (Romans 8:1). There is so much I don’t understand and sought so long for an answer on why certain things happened. Some I don’t know. What I do know is that God never ever failed me. No not once. So much I don’t see and so much I don’t get, but I know that Hod is faithful. I stand here today testifying that Christ Jesus is faithful and good in the midst of this. My heart was discontent and bitter and angry and doubtful through it all. But the Lord kept me. Know this that the Lord Jesus will never fail you.

[@Umm-mg3pb]

Stay with Jesus young one, as you get older God will show you almost everything, ask him for his wisdom and understanding, remember your understanding is fighting with God you have to slowly let your understanding go and God will fill you with his wisdom and understanding. We are constantly in a battle with God in the flesh, you may not feel like you're fighting with/against him but you are, we all are trust me it's our flesh, it's us wanting to be right, it's us wanting to be our own God, it's just how it is. We are stubborn creatures, welcome to the war brother. I will pray for you, he will show you everything and then you will see in every small detail like I do now how you were pushing against God it's our nature. I just prayed to Jesus that he shows you everything I see and more young brother. Remember the devil is CHAOS and GOD is clearity, now go out there and save as many souls as you can, the trenches is where God is and I am there as well don't ever be afraid of getting dirty. I was not meant for clean churches, do go to church though but don't ever think you're clean you are only clean through Christ brother AMEN. I will always be in the trenches, thank you for the opportunity Lord Jesus AMEN -Alan

[@bradenzook3705]

@@Umm-mg3pb thank you brother, that’s encouraging.

[@kingkills9685]

@@Umm-mg3pbhow do I identify trials in my life? Idk if saved I’m 21

[@bobscott7253]

In biblical times, shepherds would bring their sheep into town and put them in a corral. Perhaps, one or two other shepherds would come into town and put their sheep in the same corral. In the morning, the first shepherd would call his sheep, and only his sheep would come out, because they knew his voice. Jesus says, “I know my sheep, they hear my voice, for I am the good shepherd.”

[@dialinministries]

Amen!

[@streetpreaching3807]

so if you dont follow your not his

[@tommiesmith3191]

SHEEPLE. SO SAD.

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

Awesome!!!

[@RobinSelf68]

Have you seen this amazing video of the shepherd calling the sheep? Makes me cry every time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WYlYmdjMyJbJY

[@richardsorel4647]

The Holy Spirit has used this man tremendously. I hope he lives a great deal longer. He's needed in this age of unprecedented false teaching.

[@Bodypiercingsavedmylife]

Elyjajesus, care to share why you think he is a false teacher?

[@naturematt4340]

He is the leading false teacher of calvinism. Deceitful because he mixes the truth with lies

[@BibleLine]

There is a lot of false teaching out there. Here's some good teaching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOWnHafo86ejaM

[@RedSeaConsulting]

I would never wish an extended life for anyone as it would deny them the comfort of being with our Father and Savior. I lost my son in 2002 - I loved him more than anything but do I wish he were still alive here instead of enjoying heaven, never.

[@Gablesman888]

Amen to that and I hope Johnny Mac lives and stays lucid a very very long time.

[@melon229]

Wow, as with all things when God speaks, its like these words were spoken just for me. John lists everything in almost perfect order the trials I have been through! From a mum who died of cancer, a dad who died, a person who left me, even the blot clot I was recently diagnosed with!! Crazy. My faith is intact, despite my bad choices because I didn't create it, God did when he stepped in and revealed His everlasting unchanging love for me. A year-old video I needed to hear at exactly the right time.

[@letsgobrandon8271]

Much love to you in Christ. I'm praying for you now.❤

[@markhanfarmerskypee]

Oh Lord! God almighty! I magnify your name! Yaweh I give you all the glory for my life! Forgive my sins and my un confessed sins Lord! Lord I want more of you and less of me! I thank you for your protection! I am truly blessed and highly favored I sit in heavenly places and I am the son of a mighty King!!! I love you Jesus! Lord I pray for those who don't know you in a intimate way that they will humble themselves and come to know you on bending knee asking for their forgiveness! Father I bind the spirit of pride! I cut it off at the head and send it back to the pit of he'll in which it has come from! I release love, kindness, patience, humility in the name of Jesus! I followed my heart and I am glad I did. I lost my wife 2 years ago due to the pandemic and I was about giving up, knowing God has brought me this far was for a purpose and I kept on looking on to him. My destiny helper was sent to me the year my wife died. The moment I was about giving up, I was introduced to a business by a man I met in a seminar I went to in Florida. This was not my first time hearing of such business but I took the risk Investin 1OOO USD and it was worth it. info@markhanfarmer , C0M 4 weeks later I kept on getting earnings and I started using the money for Gods work. I am very popular in Maryland. Doing Gods work always give me joy. There is peace and joy in my mind . I am here to motivate you and tell you never to give up even though the situation seems so though. God has promised his children and he will surely do what he has promised his children.

[@blindvision4703]

God bless you, sir. But I feel obligated to tell you that we as humans don’t have the authority to bind or lose any type of spirit. If you look at those verses, such as in Matthew 18, those seem to be talking about church authority as to figuring out who has salvation and who doesn’t, based on whether they repent or not. Still, happy to see that you are sellers for the Lords work. I would recommend watching more content from these types of channels, or even basic stuff like some of Alan parts videos.

[@blindvision4703]

@Jesus Christ Is Lord first John 1:9 says that if we confess our sins, he will be faithful to forgive us.

[@blindvision4703]

@Jesus Christ Is Lord OK, but Paul isn’t the only apostle from whom we take instruction. We also take instruction from Peter, John, James, and Jude. And John tells us in his first letter, that if we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves, but if we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us. And john is writing his first letter to people who already believe, as he states in chapter 2. Even David talks about how unconfessed sin wasted away his bones, but he felt better after he confess them to the Lord. I hope this is making sense. Yes, we are positionally saved, but it seems to be a spiritually healthy thing to confess our sins. It keeps us humble, our hearts contrite, and our faith constantly in the Lord and his grace. Think about it. If we claim to believe in Jesus, but never confess our sins, would it not be natural for us to become hearty and arrogant? I don’t know. Can you tell me. God bless.

[@blindvision4703]

@Jesus Christ Is Lord if this is the case, why did you appeal to James earlier, since Paul claims in Galatians that James, like Peter and John, were sent to the Jews. And then why did Paul go to preach in Jerusalem in the book of acts? I’m honestly not sure why if he is supposed to be the apostle to the gentiles. And Peter even preached to the Gentiles the parent acts chapter 10). And if such is the case, why do so many gentile Bibles contain the letters of Peter, James, and John? Whom does Judit write to? Taking the words of Paul over the words of the other apostles is no better than people in orthodox Christianity taking the words of Peter supposedly over the words of Paul. You have to take both. Peter confirms in his second letter that Paul’s writings are scripture, and Paul affirms Apple Store. If this is the case, why not throughout Matthews and John’s gospels, or at least Matthews, since his was written to the Jews?, We might as well just take just the Pauline letters, Mark, Luke, acts, maybe the gospel of John, and none of the Old Testament. This sort of standard just doesn’t work. With that logic, we would have to throw out the revelation of Jesus Christ written by John the apostle, right? Or is it true in Matthew 28:18 that we are supposed to go out and make disciples of all nations? Yes, juice, but he didn’t not preach to the Gentiles, and vice a versa for Paul, is that not right?

[@blindvision4703]

@Jesus Christ Is Lord you’re still missing the point. Paul doesn’t have to say that we need to confess our sins if it’s highlighted elsewhere in other scriptures. You can’t just throw out entire books the Bible just because the people who wrote them had a primarily Jewish ministry. Either take the whole council of God or leave it, your choice.

[@IanPatrickOfficial]

*Ephesians 1:13* "In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise."

[@paulseano5100]

Yes, absolutely! I shared that Scripture a lot with others. Bless you.

[@ministryofthewayofYehoshua]

The part where it says believed, what does that mean to y’all?

[@restoredtotruth]

@@ministryofthewayofYehoshua Eph 1:13 _"In whom ye also trusted, _*_after_*_ that _*_ye heard_*_ the word _*_of truth,_*_ the gospel of your salvation: in whom also _*_after_*_ that _*_ye believed,_*_ ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,"_ Depends on what one takes as being *The Word of TRUTH* amids all belief systems in the divided sects of Christianity. To believe is for one to *accept* AS FACT by the one hearing The Word of Truth. Else it would be *what* one gets *educated on.* As in: 2Ti 3:7 *_"Ever learning,_*_ and _*_never able_*_ to come to _*_the knowledge_*_ of the truth."_ To have the Mind of Christ is to HAVE (in possession) The Knowledge of The Truth. So it takes Christ, IN the person to be The One Believing His Own Word.

[@ministryofthewayofYehoshua]

@@restoredtotruth believing looks like this okay: “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬ It’s being born again, hence this is said in the very same chapter as John 3:16. It goes along with what is written in Acts 2:38. Remember that those books you quoted from the Bible were to already saved people. They knew exactly what Paul was saying okay. You need to read the gospels and the book of acts to know what believing looks like.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@ministryofthewayofYehoshua 2Ti 3:16 _"All scripture is given _*_by inspiration_*_ of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"_ Believing does NOT *question,* it just accepts what is presented to it _AS FACT!_ Questioning brings about _doubtful disputations_ The *new birth* brings to the believer a different Nature than what he was formerly possessed with, which must come under subjection of The New Nature, thereby loses its former influence upon the one that is born again, and begins to die. You'll get no argument from me about your response on Scripture, I agree totally with them, bc I'm a *believer!*

[@williameckman4237]

i was in the emergency room with a heart attack and pain so bad i begged GOD to take me or give me re leaf. A nurse came in just at that moment and gave me a shot of morphine and i am still here years later to post this. MY faith in GOD grows every day and now to the point i am not afraid to die for the GOSPEL. ALL PRAISE TO JESUS

[@furyfantoo]

Atheists would say that nurse was going to come in anyway, that it was a mere coincidence. As a Believer - you/we know better!

[@AllegraBlue.]

There is nothing more terrifying than lacking assurance of salvation. I've had so many sleepless nights in terror over it. I kept praying for assurance, and just like John MacArthur said, God gave me trial after trial until I was so bombed with trials and overwhelmed. Well, through all that, long story short, I have assurance, yay! Praise God for His wisdom!

[@fredcourtney03]

Pastor John is a blessing in my life. Though I am far away, I feel the pull to God’s word. I desire obedience. My love of God’s people has been my greatest trail. Lust and Sloth have plagued my life and I struggle to break their yoke. Put through God’s grace and Christ’s strength, I will overcome.

[@maggiegoossens1894]

Amen. I only recently discovered Mr MacArthur too and I am living far away too. But what a refreshing person he is: he speaks the truth straight from the Bible and calls sin a sin and calls people out, no matter who they are. That is what I admire. He is not impressed by fame, wealth or status of someone, but only cares about the gospel, the word of God. Even where I am living, too many pastors are afraid to speak out loud about what the Bible says, afraid to call sin a sin, careful not to upset anyone or get fined over doing something. How I wish I could attend his church. I don’t agree with his stance in predestination, but still I would love to be able to go there on Sundays. Thank you for helping me understand the Word more and more as I listen to your sermons daily. They are blessings for me and I pray that Mr MacArthur may continue to preach for a long time in good health!

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

Sloth and sexual lust are the biggest killers in a first world society and I rhink God knows that. He understands

[@mac-yo2xs]

Same here... Lust drives me nuts and I'm saddened to say deliverance against bondage is near non existant in todays church..... I know, I've spent 30 years being way too honest with a people professing deliverance only to be let down every time.... Still struggle but Lord, I do love you and know all things are possible

[@TennesseeWhiskii]

You may be far from John, or me, or anyone else who believes, but God is near to you at all times my friend. That is what you feel...

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

Same here

[@TheAdhdGardener]

My Christian path is not new but it hasn't been an easy path. I question my salvation at times but I recognize that this path is wwaayyyy better than my old one so I gotta keep trucking along🙌

[@paulseano5100]

You cannot rely on your conduct or behavior as the source of your salvation. God promises in His Word such as in Philippians 1:6 and Ephesians 1:13 are proof that a Christian cannot lose their salvation. Also, remember that Hebrews 6: 4-8 can have a person believing that they can lose their salvation but, these words refer to a person that never came to a saving relationship in Jesus Christ. However, verse 9 explains that Christian can rest assured in the promise of God. The best thing to do is to be involved in a church that has doctrinal clarity and that does not preach that people rely on their own conduct and behavior for salvation. Only by God’s grace through faith because, we will never live a sinless life. Please ask the Lord for greater discernment and He will grant it. The Lord bless you.

[@TorahisLifeandLight]

What about if Christianity is totally WRONG with their gospel? 1.3 billion christians went into the wide road of destruction as predicted by the Messiah in Matthew 7:13,14 watch this video below. You will see how the Jews in 30AD were saved without any NT writings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6QaqOXd5yloKc

[@restoredtotruth]

Let go, and let God!

[@restoredtotruth]

@@paulseano5100 Mat 5:48 _"Be ye therefore perfect, even_ (the *same* way) _as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."_ The *New Birth* comes with a *new* nature, attitude, or outlook, which the old nature *never* had. Not the -old nature- _trying_ to match itself to The Will of the Word. 1Co 15:31 _"... , _*_I die_*_ daily."_

[@restoredtotruth]

@@jakeshepherd-up4sq Sinners sin according to their *nature.* If the worshipper cannot overcome sin, it is because the worshipper has *not* allowed The Sacrifice to become *effective* upon their lives. They are nothing more than an old patched up sinner, *trying* to live up to the Word of God for their fear of The Oncoming Judgement. Religion *does not* save *but* the Nature (Spirit) of Christ coming into the persons soul is what brings Salvation to that soul. _"A soul that sinneth, it _*_shall die."_* Jake, you first need to get *the beam* out of your own eye, *before* you can get the mote out of your brothers eye, else you would NOT be able to see well enough to help the brother with a mote in his eye. The One that is Omniscient *is* the One that is able to place a persons name in the Book of Life from *before* the foundation of the world, and *keep* that one from ever losing their Salvation, yet His Grace allows others to enter into Life due to their kindness to His brethren, without having ever been saved; as well as remove *religious* spirits, which have *knowledge* about the Will of God, such as Judas, to have their names blotted out of the Book of Life, for their *failure* to *endure* unto the end. Mat 7:22 _"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?_ Mat 7:23 _And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."_

[@letsgobrandon8271]

I wish I could thumbs up this again. Thank you Jesus Christ. You are so perfect and beautiful, I love you. Thank you pastor John for great insight and a well crafted statement. We all need our pastors to be plain and straight forward. ❤

[@infinitybeyond8417]

By our fruits we will know if we saved or not. If good fruit is increasing then u on track. If bad fruit keeps increasing ur off the track❤

[@margita951]

This is 1000% for me and know I know for sure! Thank you Jesus:)

[@dialinministries]

So glad! Thanks for listening Margita!

[@ashleyfelix4658]

I agree with this but as well .but to be covered by God is to repent and be baptized in Jesus name and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost is says I’m acts 2:38

[@loweeization]

Hooray, I said the same thing. Satan is a real creep the way he tries to make us feel like we are not saved.

[@kevinstanley5352]

praise God, same for me!

[@earnestlycontendingforthef5332]

We won't know if we are saved......until we have appeared before the Judgment Seat of Christ! "21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ Matthew 7:21-23 (NLT) And again. "36 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.37 The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.” Matthew 12:36-37 (NLT)

[@Moverka]

I was saved 15 years ago. I went through 14 years of disobedience, almost died a few times, addicted to opioids/Fentynol. By the Grace of God, He never left me, I walked away from Him. But I’m now walking in Faith. Sober for a year. You can never lose your salvation. Amen

[@user-uz5cf4if9q]

Amen. Glory to God!

[@bobc2960]

I've lived my life on feelings. And feelings have done more to make me guilty and shameful and anxious and condemned that I still struggle with fear. I needed this video today

[@spiderwebbz3356]

THANK YOU SAME HERE!!!! IVE BEEN SO CONFUSED ABOUT WHETHER I COULD LOSE MY SALVATION AND IVE BEEN PANICKING AND FREAKING OUT ABOUT MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOSING IT

[@timothyseals3791]

@@spiderwebbz3356 OSAS is not biblical. This is a total lie from the devil. This is a man made doctrine.

[@MrWayneCC]

@@timothyseals3791 IF your salvation was a gift from God, THEN you cannot lose it. Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by Grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the Gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast"'

[@timothyseals3791]

@Heresy Hunter D What is lordship salvation?

[@timothyseals3791]

@@MrWayneCC Why not? gifts can be returned.

[@davidsangels]

I've never heard a clearer answer to this important question. God bless pastor John. If it were up to me, I would have already lost "my" faith.

[@BibleLine]

Here's some encouragement kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOWnHafo86ejaM

[@lynnm.2019]

"If it were up to me, I would have already lost "my" faith." Isn't that the Truth David. He does it all. ; ) The very Author and finisher of our Faith. Hebrews 12:2

[@pipmorgan3496]

However, this pastor is not telling the truth according to the Bible. There are characters who once abided in the truth but forsook the truth and no longer yielded to the Spirit of God. EG. Ananias and Saphira, King Saul, Judas, Ahab etc etc. Salvation is a gift given which remains only as a condition in obedience to Gods law. John MacArthur is evidently giving a sense of security through unbiblical teaching. Read these important from the bible yourself.🙏🏾

[@jesussavemetoday975]

⁠@@pipmorgan3496If there are conditions, then we could boast & it would not be a free gift. My kids don't have to give me back gifts I gave them if they are not perfect. My faith is in Jesus , not my works or perfection or obedience.

[@robertrlkatz6890]

@@pipmorgan3496 Then according to Gods Word you are not going to Heaven, maybe you already know that and that is why you are crying out for understanding.

[@follow_the_way]

Eternal life in Christ is offered freely by God to all and obtained through our obedience to His commands. All who want eternal life in Christ just have to obey Him.

[@MickPadraig-il7zt]

This is comforting and encouraging. Thank you.

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

Jesus saved me 60 years ago this month. It was the greatest day in my life. I was truly born again into God's family. Nothing has ever compared to it.

[@dialinministries]

Encouragement to hear that John!

[@matthewmp111]

Wow, what a long and I pray blessed walk this must have been for you! That's awesome to hear, sir.

[@earnestlycontendingforthef5332]

We won't know if we are saved......until we have appeared before the Judgment Seat of Christ! "21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ Matthew 7:21-23 (NLT) And again. "36 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.37 The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.” Matthew 12:36-37 (NLT)

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

@@earnestlycontendingforthef5332 All of us that have been truly born again KNOW WE ARE SAVED. If you don't know yourself if you are saved then you aren't. Being born again is NOT a feeling, it's a supernatural experience with Jesus. Jesus said that you can know if you have eternal life. It's all between you and Jesus.

[@roybuckle7576]

@@JohnSmith-cf4gn where did Jesus say you can know that you have eternal life. Scripture please

[@musicislove703]

Thank you for posting this! The timing is incredible.

[@dialinministries]

Thanks for listening!

[@blueeyes6852]

@@dialinministries ...and me too!

[@rikxsmith3858]

Amen bruv!!!

[@mitchhobock683]

Thank you Jesus Christ….

[@jayfranklin4791]

I think this message needs to be preached, shouted, and then preached and shouted some more. . I hear good preachers sow confusion by talking about blessings, and they make blessings sound like the evidence of salvation. For those struggling with circumstances, these messages can actually be disheartening. This JM message was very encouraging, much like the Les Feldick Bible studies. Amazing how God has us hear what we need to at various times.

[@robertroberts9178]

being born again, saved, is like the power and experience of falling in love. You have no question that you did. If you have to wonder if you ever have, you didn't experience it. it's so overwhelming that it changes your life for ever.

[@restoredtotruth]

A *New Birth* is: 1Pe 1:23 *_"Being born again,_*_ not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, _*_by the word_*_ of God, which liveth and abideth for ever."_ The Word, as Spirit, comes into the believer's soul, and brings about a Nature which comes from God, which the believer _learns_ to commit _one's will to,_ and permits the *old nature* to become *dead* to them.

[@JesusIsKing1117]

GOD BLESS PASTOR JOHN! HE IS A TRUE MAN OF GOD! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shivakumararun1215]

Wonderfully said Pastor John. You are really a gift from the Lord, to Christians! May God bless you Pastor.

[@kevinstanley5352]

Okay he's talking about once in Grace always in Grace trash but people will believe that trash until the very end

[@mikerutkowski7265]

John MacArthur is a false prophet who is a minister for the devil and his recent sicknesses certainly prove as much. Why! Because sin and sickness is strictly of the devil and it can only be found in unbelievers or deceived believers who are not being guided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. Realize that Jesus removed the sickness from EVERYONE who came to Him in faith in scripture and I can certainly testify that Jesus still heals since I am someone who can never get sick ever again. I also now of others who can no longer sin nor do they ever get sick since they are also being guided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. So if you are a believer like myself and you are supposedly possessing the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ then how is it that you are experiencing sin and sickness in your own life? How is it that someone like this false preacher got sick if he possesses the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ? Jesus did not sin nor did Jesus ever get sick and if Jesus is the same always, yesterday, today and forever then how can this be? “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Every day I deal with deceived believers who claim that it is impossible to stop sinning and who claim that sickness is just a normal part of this life. These lost souls have no idea how they are proving that they are nothing more then unbelieving children of the devil. Why? Because they are proving how they will not believe that possessing the Holy Spirit of Jesus who never sinned can keep their wicked souls from sinning. They are proving that they will not believe that possessing the Holy Spirit of Jesus who never got sick and who removed every type of sickness, disease or disability from everyone who turned to Him in faith can protect their souls from the devil’s afflictions. “Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭9:23‬ ‭NKJV So here is what these deceived believers certainly are not comprehending. Every one of us are born in sin and this is why we all need the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ in our lives since it is impossible to enter the kingdom of God unless we possess the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. It is also impossible for us to ever stop sinning in our flesh unless we possess the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ and we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us how to overcome our sins. Scripture makes it very clear that anyone who sins belongs to the devil and anyone who belongs to God cannot and does not sin. “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭3:8-9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ‬There are no scriptures that ever relate that a sinner belongs to God or that a sinner is a child of God! There are no scriptures that ever relate that a believer will always sin or that a believer can never stop sinning! There are no scriptures that ever relate that sickness would be a normal part of this life or that a Christian will possess sickness in their life! You can look all that you like but you certainly will not find any such scripture to back up those lies. God commanded us to live a Holy and righteous life and this can only be achieved by being someone who overcomes their sins. “And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21:6-8‬ ‭NKJV‬ ‬ “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭5:32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Jesus did not come to call on the righteous! Why? Because a righteous person does not sin. This is why a Christian is someone who lives exactly as Jesus did and once again Jesus did not sin nor did Jesus ever get sick. So how can you tell the difference between a believer who is a Christian and a believer who is deceived. Well a Christian who possesses the Holy Spirit knows they can never sin nor can they ever get sick since they are living their life exactly “like Christ” through the Holy Spirit of Jesus. A deceived believer on the other hand thinks that they will always sin and they will always have sickness in their life since they are being guided by a demon spirit and not the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:48‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But the one who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a multitude being in that place. Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5:13-14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Scripture clearly relates that God does not lie so Jesus would have never told the man at the pool of Bethesda to sin no more if it were impossible for the man to stop sinning. Plus Jesus made it crystal clear that it was the man’s sins that made him disabled since He related that a worse thing would come upon the man if he did not stop sinning. In Deuteronomy 28 God related His blessings for those who would obey Him and the curses that will occur on anyone who chooses to live in sin and disobedience. Sickness is definitely listed as a curse and it clearly reveals that you are a sinner who lacks knowledge of scripture since you are disobeying God. So anyone who can still sin and anyone who can still get sick is definitely proving that they are disobeying God and they certainly are not being guided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. “If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE Lord YOUR GOD, then the LORD will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues-great and prolonged plagues-and serious and prolonged sicknesses. Moreover He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you. Also every sickness and every plague, which is not written in this Book of the Law, will the LORD bring upon you until you are destroyed.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭28:58-61‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ So if you still cannot comprehend how this false preacher is simply a misguided minister for the devil then you certainly are just as clueless and deceived as he most certainly is and you definitely will be joining his wicked soul in the lake of fire.

[@roybuckle7576]

@@mikerutkowski7265 Then the apostle Paul was also a minister to the devil, according to you. Gal. 4:13 refers

[@Rifle56]

Wonderful and Biblical encouragement from Pastor John… Christ alone! ✝️

[@dialinministries]

Amen! Thanks for listening!

[@elviswebley4799]

Very clear instructions for the believer .in this life , we won't find perfection. Keep persevering Saints..

[@ashleyfelix4658]

I agree with this but as well .but to be covered by God is to repent and be baptized in Jesus name and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost is says I’m acts 2:38

[@timothyseals3791]

@@dialinministries This is not a biblical Doctrine Jonny.

[@dovasquad5228]

@@ashleyfelix4658 You recieve the Holy Spirit when you believe in Jesus

[@garydodd441]

Great question and answer. It was a blessing to me. Thank you both. God bless

[@Melissa-xu2wy]

Amen I just prayed about this last night thank you Lord 🙏🏽❤️

[@solar_bionic115]

I believe that I am going through a trial, there's a voice trying to get me to give up my soul in an attempt to doubt if I have my salvation, my faith has never failed and this video has greatly helped me, thank you

[@th0w3]

amen!

[@raymondrocco8607]

Every Christian I've ever known had Doubts ! Human Nature is to have Doubts. Just Pray to Lord Jesus when you have Doubts .

[@Josh-ud8kx]

I was just thinking about this too and asked God for an answer. All glory to God 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BibleLine]

Here is another word of encouragement! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOWnHafo86ejaM

[@waynegrobler7432]

Thank you Johnny Mac. Such a clear message. Such a blessing. Praise the LORD.❤Amen 🙏❤🇿🇦

[@grantzippel1666]

My thoughts exactly.

[@SS-qf2po]

There's only one Johnny Mac.... It's McEnroe..."You cannot be serious!... Chalk flew up!"

[@sallyruss4574]

I really needed this too! I've had such a hard time moving forward from my wretched past. I now realize this is a stanic attack to draw me away from God to make me feel so unworthy that I don't believe in God. Just love John MacArthur as he has a special way about himself that draws us in. God truly uses him. I feel free now. I've been beating myself up a lot about past sins. Thank you!!! God Bless You All!

[@stevetrifelos5861]

What a blessing!! I listen to John's sermons almost every single day!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

[@dialinministries]

Thanks Steve!

[@ashleyfelix4658]

I agree with this but as well .but to be covered by God is to repent and be baptized in Jesus name and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost is says I’m acts 2:38

[@shaff7016]

You listening to the wrong one, he will lead you to hell. Just think of this, where in the bible does God, Jesus Christ or the apostles said “ we should be reformed protestants “. For what is written in the bible is: be holy ( Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Timothy 1:9 ). So, living holiness is the way of God ( Psalms 119:9 ). On every religion one can date back in the past and see who started that particular religion for instance: Charles taze Russel started jehova witnesses, Ellen G White started 7th day adventist. But holiness was before the foundation of the world, why, cause God is a spirit, a holy spirit. That’s why He let it be written that we should be holy as He is holy. Just listening to Gino Jennings and consider the teachings and see for yourself if you will keep on following John MacArthur. Don’t judge first, hear and then judge, better yet as John 7:24 says: “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”” ‭‭John‬ ‭7:24‬ The only way to do that is by backing up everything with scripture, “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22:18-19‬ ‭ Hope you consider.

[@shaff7016]

False prophet. Yes one can loose his salvation, if not, what should we understand by this verse ?? “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭6:4-6‬ John is lying, if he would have said that if one keep steadfast i would have agreed. “We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭3:14‬ “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13‬ ‭ Simple, in one whole explanation, if the fullness of that explanation is not in concordance with what scripture says is a lie, why you think that the devil is referred to as a serpent, split tongue, half truth which ultimately is a lie. Satan used scripture to try to deceive Jesus Christin the wilderness.

[@timothyseals3791]

Shaff, Steve is not willing to listen.

[@Artchopin]

Pastor John is a real Blessing for us 🍀✝️

[@user-hp7pu4wh1z]

what a great explanation ! Praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

[@tonygroeschl2020]

John MacArthur for president!!!

[@AnthemDrums]

Pastor John brings such clarity to Biblical teachings. Thank you for posting this - this has answered what I struggle with. Not the only struggle mind you, but what a joy it is to realize what is important!!!

[@johnmartin5257]

I love this piece. We are so blessed that God offers us the gift of salvation

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@anne-mariebeckett5857]

This msg is so important. Knowing I can not lose my salvation makes me ready to do more and love more. This msg tells me not to live in defeat and condemnation. Praise God in Jesus Christ name

[@brandiecaldwell4089]

AMEN, THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING THIS TO US ALL.

[@emsg2009]

A constant heaviness, sadness when I go contrary to God's word .

[@timothyseals3791]

and this teaching is totally contrary to God's word.

[@Scorpio_Song]

This john guy is truly sent to me from God- sometimes I need to hear things through others. What a teacher. This guy has taught me more in a few minutes than some Bible teachers have in years😭🙏🏽❤️

[@paeng46]

Ah ok. So, you believe him to be a good teacher? That means you believe his lies. The teaching of OSAS is a lie. The teaching of *ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED* is a teaching that dates back to the early days of men in the garden after the creation. Read and understand carefully the discourse of Genesis 3:1. That casting of doubt the OSAS father threw into the woman was his basis of pushing this idea of *ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED* . He tricked her by giving her a false assurance, saying “Ye shall not surely die”(v.4). It was the devil who first taught this doctrine.

[@guyo1947]

This clip answered my prayer, all of that of what I was questioning myself and asking God to help me understand where I stand and if there is something I need to do to assure I will go to heaven, since I was thinking you only have one chance before you die to get it right and I'm very good at getting it all wrong! I feel assured now that I cannot loose my salvation and I just need to keep up with what I am already doing. Salvation it forever God holds on to it!

[@nickperfetti7976]

I give thanks to god for Pastor John MacArthur. His teachings have strengthened my faith so much. In life I have served as a leader of men, but I often have felt incapable of leading myself spiritually. Men like him are priceless.

[@jamest2561]

“Direction not perfection” Amen!

that is completeky satanic! Are your God perfect? When youre heading towards imperfection then youe heading in a wrong direction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfTdJKsirt2Y7s

[@randyrstevens4403]

I lost my oldest daughter to suicide/murder from a Toxic Relationship, then my oldest son was having a hard time with her death, and tried one last Woh-Hah kind of thing, and overdose on Fentynal within two months apart. I've lost a lot of family, and friends over the years, but thier death really made me look into the mirror, and take inventory of myself, and my walk with Jesus. After over 40 years of being saved, you think you have it all figured out, but then you turn the page, and find out there's a whole new chapter. Keeping my eyes on Jesus, not looking to the left, or right. I keep running the good race, and fighting the good fight. For Faith the size of a mustard seed in Jesus, will move your mountains, and that same faith in Jesus, will help you overcome the obstacles along your journey in this life. Praise Jesus my Lord God and Savior Amen.

[@RynoJ5]

I couldn’t even imagine going through that. your faith is very strong and it truly inspires me. God bless you

[@lisaballard7082]

Amen !! This is exactly what I needed to hear! Praise the Lord

[@michaelporter5898]

I listened to many podcasts on my KZbin in regards to the bible i read some passage when I believe that I am moving in the right direction and then i read others and it set's me back sometimes for me very confusing thank you God I understand that you have all the answers in the bible amen 🙏

[@chapisale8046]

Amen 🙏🏽 thank you pastor John … thank The Lord for all these years of teaching God’s Word a verse at a time ❤❤❤

[@mimigutierrez948]

Thank you Jesus for bringing me here! A much needed reminder!

[@timothyseals3791]

Reminder of what?

[@user-dh1ft8dp8k]

Pastor John is truly a blessing! I really need to hear this word!

[@jazzman1626]

OH LORD, Bless Pastor John MacArthur and his loved ones. Thank you Lord for his faithful-to-the-gospel preaching. Thank you, my loving saviour, for holding me in your strong right hand. Blessed be your Holy name!

[@kystars]

I agree, there are online as we can find them only a handful of GOOD Ministers of the Bible. JOHN MacArthur is for sure one I trust. JACK VAN Impe, passed away but you can still view his sermons online. Jodie Bachman is also very good. I know there are others, I can't think of more now, but there are more. I am disabled and can't get out to a church, so I rely on the ministers online. I always pray to Jesus to guide me to only ministers that are good ones, preaching the true word of God.

[@pauljs.438]

Wow, thank you Lord , I needed this so much right now 🙏🏻Glory to God

[@garyowens8201]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@dialinministries]

Thanks for listening Gary!

[@loneranger1536]

Thank you for this great video explaining all of these questions. It just took a load of worrying and stress off of me. I used to worry about my salvation, God, Jesus, wondering about why I still have all of this sin in my life but yet still love God, the Bible and Jesus. I thought I was going crazy.

[@clive6267]

Oh beautiful. Thank you for this. God is good.

[@mrcapitalist2285]

Thank you Jesus , thank you John for this great video!

[@hiphopexorcist]

Great word John! I've been going through one trial after another since I got married 3 years ago and I am never going to deny Jesus Christ and when the devil attacks me it just validates that I am on God's side! I realize how much grace I need just to get through each day. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@mac-yo2xs]

Didn't Peter say the same thing? I'll never deny you!... Just saying 😉

[@anthonydry5265]

Brilliant. Moved me to tears.

[@edwinokeefe2345]

Out standing,,,,Thank you

[@therockstar17]

I count myself so fortunate that when times get tough I dig deeper into prayer and the Bible and I almost feel guilty that it takes something bad to make me do that but when I hear and read things like this from the Bible, it’s a tear jerker.

[@kimberlyboggs4141]

Yeah it makes u feel good because u think no matter how much u sin u r going to heaven

[@BibleLine]

You may like this word kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOWnHafo86ejaM

[@aaronwoods6640]

Thank you Pastor. I needed to hear this…

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@pushagainstthezeitgeist4968]

What great insightful questions this young man has asked. Helps greatly.

[@lindaward5189]

Praise GOD I needed that

[@Deeiswhack]

So true! We can't live a perfect sinless life but always having a willingness to live a sinless life is evidence that we are saved. I think we beat ourselves in the head all the time because we want to live that perfect life and we keep on failing. We have to understand that because we feel this shame shows that we are on that narrow road.

[@prggypatrick4092]

What a joy to know that he keeps us. If I had to keep myself saved ,I wouldn't make it to heaven. THANK GOD HE KEEPS US. GLORY TO HIS NAME

[@cathyide356]

Yes! Amen to that. 💞

[@BibleLine]

Here's some good truth too kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOUioetoKx9gbM

[@williamtanaka9712]

I believe you have spoken for all of us. Esp.myself

[@buddhaneosiddhananda8499]

"Seek ye first... the Kingdom of God..." "Ye shall know them by their fruits..."

[@erikawoods8975]

Preach it brother!! God’s perfect love and undeserving mercy is humbling beyond anyone’s comprehension 😭 Thank you pastor McArthur 😊

[@BryceMan20]

Thank you for this.

[@dialinministries]

Thanks for listening Bryce!

[@ashleyfelix4658]

I agree with this but as well .but to be covered by God is to repent and be baptized in Jesus name and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost is says I’m acts 2:38

[@rodneyginokc]

TY Johnny. I am tired of the altar calls that make me feel I have lost my salvation due to backsliding. There is no reason to get saved or baptized again! The spirit leads us back anyway. At least in my experience...everytime. he who is in me is greater than he who is in this world.

[@kurtn652]

100 percent biblical truth. Thank you.

[@spicita]

May we always win when we fight "the good fight of faith" Amen

[@Newleafatsebas]

Salvation is a gift from God, we can't lose it!

[@timothyseals3791]

Incorrect

[@timothyseals3791]

So what must I do to be saved?

[@Newleafatsebas]

Trust Lord Jesus and his finished work on the cross of calvary! Believe on the son of God for the redemption of all sins and you will be saved!

[@timothyseals3791]

@@Newleafatsebas Do I need to repent of my sins before I am saved?

[@Newleafatsebas]

@@timothyseals3791 yes

[@clayrsa9494]

I feel I needed to see this. Thank you

[@dialinministries]

Thanks Clayton!

[@JoshuaTwentyFour15]

Praise our Lord Jesus Christ!

[@lauriesuzanne8848]

What a beautiful message, so clearly well stated! Thank you. Praise the Lord for His truly and endlessly AMAZING GRACE! ✝️

[@user-ql9sz1oq6r]

Awesome interview! This is what most people struggle with and rightfully so because it's most important

[@dialinministries]

thanks Kevin!

[@susie6315]

Yes!!

[@jacobsmith1912]

3:39 As a 15 year old watching this video and going through what he's saying hit home. I have been through things and my faith has undoubtedly grew now I'm assured in my faith.

[@Peter-Itatiro]

Glad to see another 15-year-old. I realised that I was one of those saying “Lord Lord” but not being obedient to the Word and the Holy Spirit through Pastor John, and I was then convicted of sin, and I repented. All Glory to God.

[@johnkelley9877]

Thank you Father for this knowledge. I am so grateful to you.

[@airbornegrunt6898]

Thank you Pastor John for explanation, I truly needed to hear that! I struggled with thinking that I'm truly saved, because I still struggled with sin and I thought as a true Christian you never sinned again. Now that he broke it all down and explained it perfectly, I truly know now! Praise God and thank you Lord for me finding this video. God bless all of you!

[@bethbosheers8096]

Wow. This message is so timely for all of us, and exactly what I needed today. Thank you great and humble men of God, for sharing with us.

[@aut0mat1c11]

Doubting that you are saved is the best indication that you are saved. You and I still sin, make no mistake, but we make sure that we repent and keep working to obey the commandments of God. Action speaks louder than words.

[@pam1430]

I struggle with doubt about if I’m truly saved. Thank you for your comment about doubting. I ask God to help me with my unbelief.

[@aut0mat1c11]

@@pam1430 I'm glad I can help you, brother. Remember, doubting that you are saved means you don't assume you are saved because you don't feel you are worth being saved. That is a sign of humbleness. Stay strong, Godspeed.

[@NickVS707]

So repent, (sincerely, of course) then do your very best to not sin whenever the urge to arises in the future. But what if u mess up and sin after you have already repent? Just keep at it, keep doing your best to make a conscience effort to not sin?

[@aut0mat1c11]

@@NickVS707 you see my fellow man. God does all the work, for we are clay and he is the potter, if the potter sees even one single bubble in the clay he is molding, then he will keep pound at it until there is no impurities left. The clay is now prepared to be cooked in the fire and shall be a perfect vessel for his mercy. The hard work you and I perceive to do is actually God fixing to do some work in time. He arranged every event to the end from the beginning the things that are not yet done. His counsel shall stand and he will do all his pleasures.

[@NickVS707]

@@aut0mat1c11 correct. As long as you always do your best to NOT sin. And just have faith and trust in God that you will be forgiven.

[@glider1157]

THANK YOU!!!

[@wtpence4731]

Fantastic answers ! A TRUE man of GOD and understanding !

[@numbertwo7677]

I think that during those trials, the other three, what(who) you love, humility and obedience are tested to the core. Thank you Lord Jesus that you chose Pastor John for such a time as this. Thank you Jonny for posting this video. In Christ.

[@702ringo1]

I love this man, he is so down to earth, one of the smartest most educated people I’ve ever heard speak. And yet he can speak to everyone Smart or uneducated like myself and you don’t get a feeling that he’s talking over your head. God bless you Pastor. I have hope in Jesus Christ, but your preaching gives it an added boost.