What should I do if I doubt my salvation?

[@TheWorld-xs8ly]

Everyone who is or have doubted their salvation….please listen. The very FACT that you are concerned about it, is a strong indication that you are saved. Non-believers/Fake believers do not stress over whether or not they are saved. Salvation is foolishness to them because they are dead to the things of God. Be encouraged brothers and sisters ❤😊

[@quezpreaches]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 God bless you thank you so much u don’t understand

[@Kristy...]

Thank you for this 🥺❤

[@TheWorld-xs8ly]

@@quezpreaches - You are welcome. And actually, I do understand because I’ve doubted my salvation. But, at the same time, I realize that if I could loose my salvation, I would have lost it a long time ago. On the other hand, if I’m not genuinely saved, I would not desire to be saved and know God. Non believers don’t seek after God. The Bible is very clear about that (Ephesians 2). King David’s life is a good example. He was a flawed man and even murdered a good man to cover up his sexual sin. Yet, God said David was a man close to his heart. Your sins will NEVER separate you from God if/once you’re saved (Romans 8). Please know that the God who saves is able to keep you saved (John 10).

[@forgot10sup]

And what differs non believers who go to hell and Christians who go to hell? There is no difference if Ur in hell, and most Christians will go to hell anyways, it's too hard to get to heaven

[@TheWorld-xs8ly]

@@forgot10sup - How is it hard to get to heaven? Jesus did all the work so we don’t have to. Do you understand the plan of salvation?

[@DS-ll5fn]

I want God, I want heaven, I want salvation more than anything!!!! Yess.... that’s what I want!!!!!

[@anthonyjohnson4945]

YESSSS,AMEN!!!!

[@Hannahgordon7088]

me too!!

[@brandontoy4914]

@ByHisCall the only reason I occasionally doubt is do to the fact that I don't see my spiritual gifts developing

[@TheLightShines]

@@brandontoy4914 same😭

[@brandontoy4914]

@@TheLightShines but at the same time I just have to have faith and believe in Philippians 1:6 So all things that are supposed to happen, will

[@khaleedx4268]

Am an exmuslim and i am grateful for this insight. Ive had these questions alot in my head. Love and blessings from South Africa

[@teaspilled8470]

Same sister🙏🏽

[@thecoolbrick9518]

Jesus our savior

[@dano86280]

God Bless you brother, you are my brother in Christ. I have also been in your shoes, stand strong and don't let the Devil fool you. The very fact that you wonder is beautiful. God loves you.

[@sebastiancloss8639]

God bless you and the lord Jesus be with you

[@RonaldMillsaps]

@@khaleedx4268 looking for answers is good. Look to God's Word and NOT to Calvinism or any other heresy.

[@jelly7310]

Seeing this video at this moment strengthens my faith. My salvation has been the forefront of my thoughts and concerns for about three months now and I've been praying for answer and then God shows up today with this video recommendation. Praise God.

[@dontwasteyourlife5787]

Amen. Lord is our Saviour. Glory to God.

[@CedanyTheAlaskan]

I've been struggling as well. I'm a quite young Christian and I want to be saved and know I'm saved. God bless you

[@jesusisreal2604]

Pray this prayer to be saved from the bottom of your heart plzzz Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I repent of my sins. I will worship you all the days of my life.I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.I receive it and Believe it in Jesus Powerful Name, AMEN‼️‼️❗️❗️❗️.

[@jesusisreal2604]

@@CedanyTheAlaskan Pray this prayer to be saved from the bottom of your heart plzzz Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I repent of my sins. I will worship you all the days of my life.I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.I receive it and Believe it in Jesus Powerful Name, AMEN‼️‼️❗️❗️❗️.

[@jesusisreal2604]

@@CedanyTheAlaskan Pray this prayer to be saved from the bottom of your heart plzzz Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I repent of my sins. I will worship you all the days of my life.I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.I receive it and Believe it in Jesus Powerful Name, AMEN‼️‼️❗️❗️❗️.

[@lisamariesweet1297]

Thank you so much for this message ; it helps me so much right now. “Lord, I believe, but help my unbelief.”

[@marcwoodward850]

LisaMarie Sweetser God Bless you. Sometimes it is easier to believe in the salvation of others over our own. This hit home with me too.

[@targetedtruthergirl6726]

I worry all the time and compare myself to other Christians. I also suffer depression as I'm alone and sick I want JESUS CHRIST more than anything yet I have doubt's and feel everyone else can be saved but me. Please pray for me. For the first time I have FEAR of God and I have wanted to change and do right yet I get bad or doubts about my faith. I don't REJECT the BIBLE I'm actually seeking JESUS every day and reading the bible praying. I don't want to have unbelief. Didn't a guy in the BIBLE say to JESUS I believe help my unbelief??

[@FOTWC]

I read this TODAY

[@RestlessMonarch]

@@targetedtruthergirl6726 I'm sorta the same.

[@azlinnsharp7885]

@@targetedtruthergirl6726 my exact problem. my doubt makes me so depressed and feel like God has abandoned me

[@eliasklein9174]

This message couldn’t have come at a better moment. Thank you lord.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Our Lord chose Apostles, instructed them. founded His Church, the Roman Catholic Church, on Peter as its head (Matt 16:18), and sent them to baptize and teach all nations to observe ALL that He has commanded (Matt 28:20), so that they may believe in Him through their words (John 17:20) and thus may have eternal life (John 3:16). Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you, listens to Me. Whoever rejects you, rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40)," and "He that believes shall be saved and he that believes not shall be condemned (Mark 16: 15-16)." Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). If anyone loves Me, he will keep My words (John 14:15,21,23), he that loves Me not, keeps not My words (John 14:24)." Protestant churches reject Our Lord by rejecting teachings of His Church whom He heads and saves (Eph 5:23). People following protestant churches do not realize that they are following wolves in sheep's clothing and, thereby, walking on the broad way to perdition. They say, "Lord, Lord", with insincere hearts, but, at judgement, will hear "I never knew you, depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:23)." Open your eyes, brothers and sisters, and understand the Truth; and save yourselves by returning to His Church where He awaits you with open arms! As we are now living through the tribulations in the end times, time is urgent!

[@RonaldMillsaps]

The message you heard is not Christian. Salvation can be lost. Test everything to Scripture. 1 Timothy 4:1 KJV (a word-for-word translation)

[@carlorivera3035]

@@RonaldMillsaps Amen. Only the Christians can accept this. God bless Hebrews 10:26-27 [26]For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, [27]But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

[@RonaldMillsaps]

@@carlorivera3035 Don't have a flippant attitude, and watch your tone.

[@RonaldMillsaps]

@@hyeminkwun9523 Anyone can become saved; in Ligonier fashion, you're taking getting verses wrong. Christians don't become saved; if they're Christians, they're saved. This idea that the Lord just randomly picked certain people to accept Him is absolutely unscriptural.

[@billbias]

John the Baptist doubted even though he met Jesus face to face. I’m definitely not better than John or the apostle known for his doubt than anything, Doubting Thomas. I’m loving these short videos on hard questions.

[@RestlessMonarch]

@ByHisCall I have believed but I doubt my salvation sometimes.

[@ChanceBingston]

Having fellow brothers in Christ is so so so important. My struggles with assurance came from my lack of fruits. I believe that I was saved as a child. I always struggled with sharing my faith because of fears like, what if I can't answer a question or what if this person stops liking me or being my friend, mix that with major comprehension issues, so I never understood what I was reading in the Bible. so I chose to leave the church. Now I am feeling the full effect of that in my doubts, however reading the Bible does give me reassurance and honestly such an amazing feeling of security through Christ. Praise God

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Our Lord chose Apostles, instructed them. founded His Church, the Roman Catholic Church, on Peter as its head (Matt 16:18), and sent them to baptize and teach all nations to observe ALL that He has commanded (Matt 28:20), so that they may believe in Him through their words (John 17:20) and thus may have eternal life (John 3:16). Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you, listens to Me. Whoever rejects you, rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40)," and "He that believes shall be saved and he that believes not shall be condemned (Mark 16: 15-16)." Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). If anyone loves Me, he will keep My words (John 14:15,21,23), he that loves Me not, keeps not My words (John 14:24)." Protestant churches reject Our Lord by rejecting teachings of His Church whom He heads and saves (Eph 5:23). People following protestant churches do not realize that they are following wolves in sheep's clothing and, thereby, walking on the broad way to perdition. They say, "Lord, Lord", with insincere hearts, but, at judgement, will hear "I never knew you, depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:23)." Open your eyes, brothers and sisters, and understand the Truth; and save yourselves by returning to His Church where He awaits you with open arms! As we are now living through the tribulations in the end times, time is urgent!

[@TbspOfRice]

@@hyeminkwun9523how do protestants not follow his commands..

[@TbspOfRice]

@@hyeminkwun9523that verse that says “Lord, Lord” is talking about people who think works are what save them

[@TbspOfRice]

the works you do doesnt matter if you dont have the only work that does save you: believing in Jesus Christ for salvation

[@TbspOfRice]

@@hyeminkwun9523believe in Jesus as your saviour and pursue him through means that God has provided for us, but why do you focus on the kind of denomination you are? why are there even denominations? seek the answers in God the Church is one body with Christ as the head not 50,000 different denominations separating each other, please explain why you are catholic and not Protestant or anything else, i dont know what domination i would be considered as i just know i am a child of God saved through his son Jesus Christ for my sins

[@MyOmegaBeams]

This video was simply custom tailored for me and my struggle.😭🙂 thank you brother for your wisdom and putting me on a path to success with this battle. May the Most High God bless you 10 fold for blessing me today.

[@josephpaul7046]

Sometimes I've thought I've sold my soul but I believed in christ and I confessed my sins and asked for forgiveness but I doubted my salvation this is really helpful

[@brettneville2351]

This is immensely helpful during a very difficult time. Thank you.

[@anthonyjohnson4945]

May God bless you in your difficult time n always ! I pray this in Jesus name, AMEN!🙏

[@hannahapplin8402]

I would think I wasn’t saved, I would doubt my salvation and then find myself praying to God and “letting Jesus come into my life” but I was saved! Then I would think I wasn’t going to heaven and Praying that prayer again! But this video really helped me!

[@lawrenceanyaehie2537]

Do you still doubt your salvation??

[@carlorivera3035]

​@@lawrenceanyaehie2537Hebrews 10:26-27 [26]For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, [27]But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

[@carlorivera3035]

John 15:6,10 [6]If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. [10]If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

[@brittanyhammer399]

I needed this so much. I have dealt with this since I was saved and today I was told "if you have to ask if you are saved, you are probably not saved." I am so tore up. I accept Jesus and my Lord and Savior,been baptized I just need assurance. I want Heaven, I don't want to be left behind in the rapture.

[@Followerofchrist221]

I disagree with the rapture part of it as Christ dose not appear three times The reason I disagree can be found in the bible itself and i recommending reading revelation for the exact wording but from my memory it is stated that when he returns THE DEAD WILL RISE FIRST THEN THE LIVING WILL BE CUAGHT UP IN THE AIR AND WILL MEET HIM so no one will be left behind. That is a false doctrine as Jesus only ever states what can be found in revelations and he was born he died was resurrected And ascended he will only come back once and that is at the day of judgement. Often referred to as the day of the lord

[@bobjones635]

@@Followerofchrist221 Isn't believing a person will be left behind in the so called rapture based on works? People believe that the people left behind, might be Christians, but they're not Christian enough. Where is that in the bible? BTW, I agree with your post. Personally, I believe we will meet the Lord in the air at the Last Trumpet. People need to look and see how many times the term "trumpet" is used in reference to our meeting the Lord in the air. Maybe one reason America is a haunt for demons is that Christians are waiting to be raptured out of here, and they're thinking "why should I be concerned with society's decent into a moral blackhole, when I'm not going to be around to deal with it"?

[@shaneluna7428]

I always always struggle with am I really saved I believe in Christ and the work on the cross I am in a state of constant repentance glad I saw this video

[@carlorivera3035]

Hebrews 10:26-27 [26]For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, [27]But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

[@carlorivera3035]

2 Corinthians 7:10 [10]For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

[@carlorivera3035]

@@shaneluna7428 Christ, our Savior, also says these. His words matter, my friend. God bless John 5:29 [29]And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. Matthew 10:22 [22]And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 2 Timothy 2:12 [12]If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: John 15:6 [6]If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. John 3:3,5 [3]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. [5]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. Matthew 18:3 [3]And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 7:21 [21]Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. John 8:51 [51]Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Romans 10:9 [9]That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Galatians 6:8 [8]For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. James 1:21 [21]Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James 2:5 [5]Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? James 2:14,24 [14]What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? [24]Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. James 1:12 [12]Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

[@thewhole_picture1743]

People can have persistent doubts even if they are obedient, striving and repentant and reading the word, just through insecurity, not unbelief or wilful sin.

[@lawrenceanyaehie2537]

Excellent point. Do you doubt your salvation??

[@thewhole_picture1743]

@@lawrenceanyaehie2537 No. The enemy can attack people making them doubt their salvation. But I know God is faithful and His promises are kept, promises that are made to those who strive for obedience and repentance. If I slipped off the narrow path, it might be different.

[@lawrenceanyaehie2537]

@@thewhole_picture1743 because I’ve been doubting my salvation since I’ve been saved four months ago and I’ve never had that Peace, that I’m saved, even after I stop willfully sinning

[@thewhole_picture1743]

@@lawrenceanyaehie2537 You are very new in Christ. The Holy Spirit will lead you. If you love Jesus, obey His commandments and remain repentant, you will be saved. Remember to confess any accidental sins as they happen to keep your slate clean. Be in relationship with Him, read your Bible daily and pray, speak to Him. Don't doubt. The Lord is faithful. God bless you.

[@lawrenceanyaehie2537]

@@thewhole_picture1743 thank you man good bless, I’ve just been going through a lot with that.

[@davidbermudez7704]

All of us are like Doubting Thomas and it’s good to be a healthy skeptic but even though we haven’t seen Jesus and believe in Him says we’re blessed

[@darkdefender6384]

Thank you so much for this video! This would have save me years of worry had I seen it long ago!

[@drock5642]

Amen, me too!

[@redheart30]

Same here

[@tonymagliano5423]

Amen 🙏

[@CedanyTheAlaskan]

@@venatorpaul8195 oh you're pulling at hairs

[@douglasgraham2101]

This man said repent of your sins. That is not in the bible. Turn from your sins would be works for salvation. A person is convicted that they are a lost sinner by the holy spirit, having hezrd the preaching of the gospel.John 16:8, 1 corinthians 1:18, 21. 1 corinthians 15:3-4. Salvation is by grace through faith not works. Ephesians 28-9. When a person puts their faith in Christ, believes, trust, puts his confidence in Christ that died,was buried, and rose from the dead they are justified by faith, made righteous by God and will be saved forever.

[@thomasc9036]

Thank you for these mini-teachings. I visit everyday listening over and over again just in case I may have missed something. God saved me later in my life and I had so many questions. These video help me better understand.

[@bigcountrymountainman9740]

Be not only hearers of the word but doers of the word. God bless

[@carlorivera3035]

Amen. Hebrews 10:26-27 [26]For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, [27]But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

[@carlorivera3035]

John 15:6,10 [6]If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. [10]If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

[@carlorivera3035]

2 Corinthians 7:10 [10]For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

[@rocketmentor]

Wow, The older I get and closer I think I'm getting to Jesus the more I've been doubting my salvation, 1 John sounds like the remedy, God Bless you - Ken

[@lorainabogado]

keep doubting

[@melissachandler4422]

Belief in the gospel, the shed blood of Jesus saves us. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

[@daughterofchrist436]

@@lorainabogado well you’re just doing the devils work aren’t you? please turn to Jesus before it’s too late, may God bless you.

[@lorainabogado]

@@daughterofchrist436 what happens if I don’t?

[@daughterofchrist436]

@@lorainabogado Well, I think we all know, there’s only two options.

[@andrewwilliams2353]

As someone who has struggled with this for many years, I found help in the parable of the Tax collector and the Pharisee praying in the Temple. The Tax collector was overwhelmed by his realisation of sinfulness and could not even look up to heaven but begged" Lord be merciful to me, a sinner" and the verdict of the Son of God was that he went out from the Temple justified before the Father. He may not have felt he was, but he was. The path of grieving over sin and praying for mercy is one that God cannot ignore

[@one-il5fu]

Much thanks to everyone involved in the making of this video. I'm sure I'm not the only believer who's been helped and blessed while going through a season of doubt, and I'm sure God will bless you all for making this resource available to all for their assurance and His glory. The observation that the devil is often involved in making non-believers think they're headed to heaven while also suggesting to believers that they're not really saved is something I never really considered but that lines up with the ways of the kingdom of darkness perfectly. Thanks for that insight. God bless you for it. I'm sure it will go farther than you know. Also, the pointing towards 1 John as a book to read was a great suggestion and I think I'll be going there for a bit in my Bible reading time. Much thanks once again. God bless.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

This perspective by nature causes one to look to their own works for assurance of salvation. This is backwards, and I would challenge the interpretation of 1 John used to support it. You must be assured of salvation and forgiveness of sins first, otherwise your righteous deeds are just as stained by sin as you are. What can they prove if you're not certain God has already cleansed them (past tense) from their status as filthy rags? The unsaved man can have love and compassion, bodily discipline, even philosophies that encourage the forgiveness of enemies. How can things able to be possessed by the unsaved ever offer assurance of salvation? Salvation is not something God is selling in return for a changed life. Salvation comes by promises of God, and God does not amend his promises. Trusting God that his promises are true is how you gain assurance of salvation. Then, and only then, can you also be assured that your righteous deeds are accumulating for you any favor in God's eyes. Here are a few promises of God that are trustworthy and true, never to be amended: John 1:12, John 3:14-18, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 11:25-26

[@drock5642]

Thank you so much for your wisdom. You have no idea how much you have helped me in this subject.

[@xlrd98]

God has been so gracious to me in my doubts. Thank you Lord, for your mercy.

[@aaronhollenbeckakahellfire107]

Thank you for your encouragement to those of us who do struggle with this. It has made me pursue God in my life a lot more than I did before. Your ministry is a huge blessing. Thank you very much and may God bless you.

[@robertabrown4123]

The statement that if you are worried about it that many that are saved worry about it and it's a good thing and sign that it's truly in their heart to be right with God, that is so reassuring and comforting! I sometimes worry n question that I'm in God's will, that I feel like I fall so short. Thank you for that thought of how to perceive my concern.

[@timnevinger5056]

I appreciate the sound teaching in this video. I have a prayer request. I am the youngest of nine. I am 36 and my sibling's range from 40's-60's. None of them know Jesus as far as I can tell. Some will lash out in anger at the mere mention of his name, others claim they are Christians then deny that he is God and say there's other ways to heaven. Others claim various form's of mysticism to be truth etc. My eldest brother died year's ago, he professed faith in Christ during a conversation before he died. My siblings are rage filled and bitter. My parent's taught us all that Jesus is our Lord which I am thankful for but also provoked us all to wrath in their brokenness. Please pray for my lost family.

[@philippe9078]

Tim Nevinger Just prayed for you and your family. Be blessed brother

[@timnevinger5056]

@@philippe9078 Thank you so much Philippe! God bless you!

[@denisewoodell7543]

I'll pray

[@annemarie8483]

My family is the same. Youngest of seven, here. I believe that Jesus died for me, but my family just thinks Jesus is a nice story.

[@davidminor1483]

Thanks brother, this really healed bc I was starting to panic not knowing if I was saved. God bless you

[@camendiv]

Some people are just predisposed to question and second guess everything, all the time and that's okay. Sometimes you just make a choice and wait for your feelings to line up to your faith instead of waiting for your feelings to change, knowing it's okay to feel what you're feeling right now and make a decision to trust God to do what He said He would do.

[@Binaishere]

I think God sent this video my way. I was just praying about this and studied His Word just before seeing this on my timeline.

[@BrysonSappingtonMusic]

I really needed this. I've been struggling recently and I prayed God would help me and he drew me here......

[@davidcow4889]

It just makes me so happy to know that other people feel this way and that I’m not alone tbh even though it sucks a lot of people go through these things. I know the gospel and I know I’m saved but it’s so annoying randomly sometimes I’ll think one though about doubting salvation then all the sudden I’m just tripping up about it it’s so annoying lol. But I pray for me and for all of us that God continues to help us with our faith

[@PlanoFSXer]

This was the first link that I got when I keyed in "at this point, I identify as a Christian, but I am really not sure where I stand. I walk in doubt and faith. I am just me".

[@SalvableRuin]

I often doubt whether I am saved, but I NEVER doubt God, Christ, or the Bible. I am a logical, scientific person and I have studied and experienced so many things since I was a teenager in the late 1990s that verify scripture as scientifically accurate and divinely inspired. When we have faith that God knows better than we do and take him at his word instead of trying to fit human ideas like Evolution into the Bible, God's word comes alive. When we see the world through the lens of Scripture (instead of looking at scripture through the lens of the world), everything becomes illuminated.

[@richardjones6057]

Bow your head, close your eyes if it helps, and see Him. Start talking to Him about your life and your problems, vent to Him. About your thoughts, your feelings, try to please Him, and Him alone. Worry about Him, and Him alone.

[@juniorhii1823]

This type of Q&A video is so much help. Please continue with the great work.

[@BryanChandler1905]

I’ve been struggling with this question for six years, since I was 11. I want to live a life that honors, obeys, worships, and glorifies Christ. I hate my sin, and I don’t want the world, I want Christ. After all Christ has done for me, why should I not want to serve him?

[@Hoodilydaddle]

Thank you for including the Gospel in this presentation. I was like " Is he going to give at least an account of it? " I just can't believe how awful I've been and AM can ever be reconciled. I know that really means I must not understand the power of the blood of Christ.

[@davidbiddle8583]

it is not automatic that the presence of doubt indicates a lack of salvation, or that the absence of doubt attests to salvation.

[@Lottieloves287]

God loves you deeply. There is no other being that loves you more than Him who created and died to save you. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been. Come back to Him who loves you with all His heart. I love you too. God bless you brothers and sisters 🙏🏼❤️

[@jackkays6779]

The Holy Spirit speaks directly to us though the word of God, he resides in us as promised, acts 2:38,

[@johnfruechte3265]

@Richie Rich the church of Christ is spiritual. It is the body of believers spiritually born again by the Word. The church Paul was referring to actually taught the truth, whereas today they teach a false version. 1 John 2:27 but the anointing which ye have received of him abides IN YOU and ye need not that any man teach you, but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth..... Ephesians 4:21 if so be ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus. This is the authorized kjv verse. Many other bibles have changed Ephesians 4:21 and many other verses to serve man and lead you to the teaching of man. But its true meaning is you are to spiritually hear Jesus' words, being taught by him through the Holy Spirit. You know Jesus did say, that many would come in his name and deceive many.

[@todd9016]

I had an episode of extreme terror of not being saved and dying. flew out of my bed, I was sweating badly, crying. I fell to the floor in repentance and pleading for Gods help..I have lived a mediocre Christian life but always believed. im 55 and have never experianced it. It makes me fear death when you think Hell awaits you.

[@MysterMan-in5dg]

I would like to share with you what I believe the Bible teaches us about GENUINE saving faith. What does it mean to put our faith in God? It means we put our faith in Him for who He is and what He has done. Our faith in Him begins when we realize that we are a sinner who is spiritually bankrupt and destitute, in need of a Savior, like the publican in Luke 18:13, who said, “… God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” When we recognize God for who He is, we recognize that He is faithful and true to His word. We can fully trust Him to save us as we entrust our lives and souls to Him. This means we trust Him to take over the controls of our lives as we trust in His perfect payment for our sin, dying in our place when He died on the cross. Not only do we need to accept Christ’s death as a penalty for our sin but we must realize and believe that we have been totally justified (made right with God) in Christ through His resurrection from the dead. I Corinthians 15:17 tells us “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins!” We read also in Romans 4:25, “He was delivered to death for our sins, and was raised to life for our justification.” We must put our trust in Christ and what He has done for us completely. We dare not add anything to it like trying to secure our salvation by what we do. If we do this, in effect we are saying to God, what Christ did for me was insufficient to save me. Our faith in Christ must be exclusive of every religious rite, system, teaching, creed, or person, including trusting in ourselves. (Ephesians 2:8,9, Titus 3:4) He is our all sufficiency. When we trust in Him to be our all sufficiency, then He gives us the assurance of salvation just as He tells us in Romans 8:16, which says, “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” When we believe in Christ in this way, God accepts us in Christ by putting to death our sinfulness in Christ when He died on the cross and by giving us His righteousness through the power of His resurrection. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” (KJV) As it relates to our sanctification, (God conforming us into image of Christ in our daily walk with Him) only the Spirit of Christ can produce the kind of good works that are acceptable to Him. He will do this in and through us as we say no to sin and as we yield to His direction and rely on His power in us by His Holy Spirit. In closing, I John 5:13 says, “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know you have eternal life.” I hope this helps. God bless.

[@djoseph7164]

Grace through faith not of work’s least any man should boast

[@Purplevalynntine]

Love this explanation thank you for this. It definitely has helped me understand better as I have doubted my salvation. God Bless you!!!!

[@jayheinz4624]

Thanks for sharing this!🎶! We can never hear enough about assurance in Christ 🎶and who we are in Christ Jesus! 🎶

[@mikecude4167]

For many many years I had a persistent unresolvable, condemning lack of assurance, which I have come to recognize as a lack of biblical knowledge. Through all those years I never sought resolution through spending time in Gods word, rather I sought pastoral guidance. That got me nowhere. I found a pastor in 2017 by the name of Joel Webbon who has a whole series on this subject and from that I focused on 1 John and let me tell you the sweet joy of assurance flooded in like the breaking of a dam. You have to be in Gods word, absolutely imperative. From there a joy and hunger came for the scriptures.

[@Gnathan96]

3:32 if you’re unclear on what that message is, there’s an 100% chance you’re not saved. You can’t receive the good news if you don’t know the good news.

[@Gnathan96]

Teto the Burrito he definitely knew that Jesus Christ was the messiah.. it was written “king of the Jews” on the cross, the person who was foreshadowed throughout the entire OT, people were excepting a savior, the Jews wrote that mockingly, the thief trusted that he was the messiah. So he definitely knew the good news.

[@Gnathan96]

Teto the Burrito nope, you are not dumb, it was a very good question, and if we never ask we’ll never learn. I’ve learned a lot by not being afraid to ask even if it makes me “feel dumb”.

[@ashflint23]

This is how the body of Christ should be... and I lost assurance of my salvation thanks people who sow discord and confusion about the gospel. May God's grace and mercy be with you all, Amen 💛

[@taylor_almond4274]

So the good news is believing Jesus is the messiah and dying in the cross to pay for our sin so we can have eternal life? Dang then I guess I do understand the good news. My parents make the good news unclear so it's hard for me to understand sometimes. I come to KZbin a lot looking for answers because Every time I'm going through a demonic attack and I tell my dad he keeps saying "God might be testing you" but I don't recall God summoning demons to attack me in my dreams? and then cause me to have sleep paralysis !

[@Gnathan96]

@@taylor_almond4274 that’s the good news, but the goods news doesn’t save, it’s the response to the good news that saves, whether that response is actualized in a monergistic or synergistic fashion is irrelevant at this point. What’s the biblical response? What are the necessary conditions to salvation? What do you mean by “believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins”?

[@Q1369]

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long Perfect submission, perfect delight Visions of rapture now burst on my sight Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love Perfect submission, all is at rest I in my Savior am happy and blessed Watching and waiting, looking above Filled with His goodness, lost in His love

[@REALTALK150]

John. 14. [15] If ye love me, keep my commandments. [21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

[@carlorivera3035]

@@REALTALK150 Amen. Hebrews 10:26-27 [26]For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, [27]But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

[@tracygriffin4439]

If you have a bad thought or commit a sin and it bothers your conscience, you repent and confess it. You don't morbidly obsess over it because you weren't perfect. Nobody is perfect. But we can all repent.

[@wheelie642]

When I have a bad thought I erase the thought immediately by saying or thinking the word ‘ erase! ‘ oddly enough it actually works 😊

[@tomknight8476]

This video was absolutely needed thank you so much, it’s truly a blessing and reassured my feelings I was struggling with! God Bless you & Thank you so much.

[@janiceanderson5145]

I've been struggling with assurance for a long time God showed me this video I think I finally feel that my doubt is lesseningPraiseGod

[@barrygaynor1025]

"Here is a trustworthy statement worthy of full acceptance, Christ came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief", wrote the Apostle Paul.

[@tr_xx123]

I’ve been up all night my heart literally hurts from having anxiety and I’m scared. I’m only 12 and I feel like I have no one to talk to abt this temporarily so I’m trying here and praying someone sees this. I’m scared I’ll hate heaven. I’m scared that all my eternity in this “paradise” will be dreaded. I don’t want to go to hell ofc who does but help me be fine with going to heaven bc now I feel like I’d rather just go to sleep when I die. I’ve heard that u have to work as gods servants and u can’t be with ur S/O even if they died. I’m gonna be there forever and ever and I’m scared and I’m begging someone to help me

[@nuggets4357]

Dont be scared trust we. Pray to God for wisdom and please take my word dont be afraid . God has planned every step of your life so rest in his arms. I am going to pray for you

[@fabienneb8641]

Thank you for this video. As a matter of fact, the apologist Gary Habermass has made several videos regarding three types of doubt : factual, emotional and volitional. Quite an eye-opener

[@mijf1171]

I struggle with this regularly.

[@iddybox]

I know for a fact the Lord brought me to this video. And I’m so thankful. I would like to confess here in public that I have been a lazy Christian. An unfaithful servant. I have many times kept one foot in the world and one In the kingdom to the point where I might as well have said “lord satan” or “lord Lucifer” whatever you what to call that evil thing. Instead of it meaning the Lord Jesus. Son of God. Jesus who came in the flesh. Mighty God. Who before Abraham was born I Am. I confess not only with my mouth, but with my heart and spirit. Forgive me Lord Jesus. May my brothers and sisters here be my witness. I doubt my salvation often for the reason that I don’t feel I deserve it. And I don’t. I have a hard time forgiving myself or loving myself. I love the Lord. And I don’t want to be with him for eternity simply because I fear hell. I want to be with him because I love him. The thought of being separated from him and being told “I never knew you! Depart from me you evil one!” Would destroy me. It kills me now to think it and makes me very sad. I am glad this video popped up. I’m going to go read 1 John before I retire for the night. Praise you Lord Jesus of Nazareth! God In the flesh.

[@seon-gyoungadams2257]

It is good start that you don’t love yourself , it leads you to repent that you can’t save yourself , only Jesus will do by grace . Only you can do is surrender to Jesus, recognize that you are powerless , then almighty God will lead you to Jesus, Repent Crucified on cross yourself after His redemption your sin , ... Born again , Child of God , Reading bible every day , He will show the truth! Blessings!

[@Ghost-sz1sh]

He was speaking to me in this video, thanks for the guidance

[@lorainabogado]

you should doubt that

[@taylor_almond4274]

@James Linden Please stop.

[@csdr0]

Augustine of Hippo calls it "Faith seeking understanding."

[@papertiger5999]

I so relate with seeking out the spiritual disciplines. I've gotten into such a bad spot where I've doubted -myself- so much I have clung to experts for my faith too much. I am learning that God loves -me- and wants to speak to me no matter how awful I feel about myself. I need to read the Bible and understand that the Spirit was given to me, the non expert, too. Thanks for pushing us to go to the source ♡

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Our Lord chose Apostles, instructed them. founded His Church, the Roman Catholic Church, on Peter as its head (Matt 16:18), and sent them to baptize and teach all nations to observe ALL that He has commanded (Matt 28:20), so that they may believe in Him through their words (John 17:20) and thus may have eternal life (John 3:16). Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you, listens to Me. Whoever rejects you, rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40)," and "He that believes shall be saved and he that believes not shall be condemned (Mark 16: 15-16)." Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). If anyone loves Me, he will keep My words (John 14:15,21,23), he that loves Me not, keeps not My words (John 14:24)." Protestant churches reject Our Lord by rejecting teachings of His Church whom He heads and saves (Eph 5:23). People following protestant churches do not realize that they are following wolves in sheep's clothing and, thereby, walking on the broad way to perdition. They say, "Lord, Lord", with insincere hearts, but, at judgement, will hear "I never knew you, depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:23)." Open your eyes, brothers and sisters, and understand the Truth; and save yourselves by returning to His Church where He awaits you with open arms! As we are now living through the tribulations in the end times, time is urgent!

[@yehovayeshua]

You have no idea, this side of heaven, how much this video meant to me right now.

[@kjdfl912]

This is a HUGE area of struggle for me and for many of my fellow "support group members" - so much so that a pastor's wife who is also medically challenged and was in our support group created a separate group for those of us who were 100% relying on God's strength, endurance, and perseverance to deal with our chronic pain/suffering. Our group members are not relying on "positive confession" - we are relying on hoping and pressing in to all the available help available to us in God's Word, in our online fellowship, in sharing our daily Bible reading gleanings with one another, our praises, etc. But - one thing bonds us so closely together and helps us so very much: the affliction we share affects our minds in the same way spiritually. Why? None of us have any clue. But, the reality is that we all struggle with deep, dark, haunting, tormenting valleys of gloom and loss of God's assurance and sense that He is "with us through our storm." I sit here today with my "helps" taped on the wall in front of my laptop - snippets of God's Word printed out that I literally must speak out loud to myself and tell myself that the words are valid, the words are true. That God is all good, all truth, all kind, etc. My mind says that I'm a complete loss and a tare and that is the reason for the endless suffering. The old reap/sow deal. We don't ask "why" for the suffering. Our minds are more "why not." We, after all, have committed horrendous abominations against a loving, just, and perfect Almighty God. We suffer the loss of the "joy of salvation" - I'm sharing this because this affliction is fairly new to the medical community - it's an environmental related affliction caused by manmade chemicals/waterdamaged building exposures that more and more people - mostly women - are now suffering from. All that said - sometimes, it appears that God allows suffering to include more than physical pain, He allows mental loss, even a loss of assurance - for His purposes. My personal "arrow" that helps me from spiraling downward is to simply say, "I will love You, even as You fling me into the fire. There is no one above You, no one more Just, more Righteous, than You. My greatest joy is the joy of loving our Almighty God and Savior. I focus on that and remember my stony heart that was turned to flesh - only He could have done that. So - loving Him is my arrow of endurance.

[@overcomingsins6334]

Yes friend, if you read the Bible alone you can understand that PERFECTLY. It's like GOD don't want you to work to be prideful or to prove yourself , I believe when GOD say do everything as if it's for HIM, meaning that we do our good deeds because we know we are save, not to prove HIM we are good enough person. Think about it friend, GOD hates the parashees and prideful people the most. That's how i understand this.

[@overcomingsins6334]

Faith like a little Child's just mean you and your parents, when you love you mom and dad, you will do as they said, and sad when you make them angry, that how we are to GOD.

[@Maydoggie]

I've struggled with this quite a bit and I do agree that if I person genuinely CARES about their salvation, that's a good sign that their salvation is secure. There have been many times that I didn't "feel" saved. But I believe that God is who He says He is, so I keep moving towards God in spite of my feelings. I think maybe that's one aspect of faith.

[@daaifamilyministry]

I used your Video at church I preached on assurance of Salvation. It is great. Thanks and blessings!

[@sojyoommen5819]

Amazing and insightful video. God bless everyone behind this.

[@vibeau1344]

Thank you Jesus for providing this video.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

The gospel: Adoption through propitiation-- J I Packer

[@Batman_83]

I doubt my salvation at times bc I don't have the gift of preaching or teaching. I'm not very knowledgeable in the Bible despite having read and studied it for years. I can doubt at the same time know and tell myself that I am saved by grace through faith in Jesus. Thank you for your video bc I thought it was not a common issue.

[@surfhawaiiwaves]

That was a wonderful message, perfect. Thank you so much.

[@davidmuivah]

Southern seminary is full of these old wise looking humans. And they are indeed full of knowledge!

[@mwe8414]

Eph 2:8-9 : For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@MelvinGaines]

Excellent content, Dr. Whitney. Please keep sharing the Good News.

[@markknill1057]

For me it’s hard to believe sometimes the supernatural part of it like the rapture and the tribulation and all of the supernatural works he has and will do I am saved I just have doubts about my salvation bc of the supernatural issue

[@kwatoutakatenda2235]

Powerful this is really helpful. Praise be to God.

[@Tiffanyw14]

I feel like maybe I'm not a christian because the preachers I am around always say you know without a doubt you are ready. And they will say they ain't worried they gonna die or what revelation says because they know where their going. But I fear all that. Always scared I won't make it to heaven :"(

[@kyleg4453]

We can‘t do it by our own works! We can only have true faith in Jesus Christ and genuine repentance

[@anthonyjohnson4945]

The Kye family Everyone has doubts no matter who you are, even preachers. Because, NO ONE is perfect! I too struggle w not being good enough to enter his kingdom all the time. As long as we have a personal relationship w God, pray n spend time w him, trust in him n read his word, he will welcome us to heaven☺. I hope n pray this helps n God bless you n your family🙏

[@harveyambrose1166]

I was raised by faithful ‘Christian’ parents and believed and practiced all they taught me: yet I was lost. At around age 30 I began to have doubts probably similar to yours. My solution was to stop pretending to be something I was not and I became an atheist. At age 41 a friend told me that Jesus had saved him, and that the Lord had revealed the fact of sins forgiven and eternal life directly to his spirit, giving him absolute and certain knowledge of Salvation. I began to pray to God for mercy. The Lord made me feel my guilt through and through. I became most miserable, yet I prayed. The Lord set within me a dreadful fear of death and hell, yet I prayed. I didn’t know what to say to God, what to think, or what to do, yet I was determined to keep begging for mercy until either He saved me or I died in my sins. Finally, I was convinced that my sins would never be forgiven and I begged the Lord to not let me die in that state of misery and hopelessness. It was then that the Lord lifted the weight of sin from my heart and gave me Peace. I didn’t know what had happened, but somehow it occurred to me to ask the Lord about it. I had never before thought that God would directly answer a question, but now it seemed certain that He would. I asked and He answered. He told me that He had forgiven my sins. My spirit was filled with Divine Light, and I knew without doubt that I was saved. That was over 23 years ago. I have never doubted my salvation since that time. I have never feared death since that time. I have had peace with God since that time. Yes, you can know for certain that you are saved: “The Spirit Itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God”. That passage by itself informs us of the only source of full assurance of salvation: it comes directly to our spirit from God. Jesus said, “Verily, verily I say unto you, the hour is coming, AND NOW IS, when the dead shall HEAR THE VOICE OF THE SON OF GOD,: and they that hear shall live”. This verse, John 5:25, is not referring to those who are physically dead, but those who are spiritually dead (lost). Jesus makes that clear in John 5:28, when He speaks of those who are IN THE GRAVE (physically dead) hearing His voice and coming forth on the last day. I don’t understand why people don’t believe crystal clear scriptures like these: scriptures which teach that the new birth is an act of God, not a decision of man, a work of man, a belief of man, or ANYTHING WHATSOVER OF MAN. If you want to be saved and know it for certain, repent towards God, with all of your heart, and never cease seeking after Him until from above He “Rains righteousness upon you”.

[@grifenteen85]

Dude this is awesoem

[@grifenteen85]

So awesome I messed up spelling it

[@lilacook921]

Nice to have a discussion with a Christian brother of another denominator ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s

[@djaconetta]

If you have doubts about your salvation..The problem is that you think you have to continue to do something in order to keep it going...At the moment of faith and faith alone ,you are saved forever...You are also placed in union with Christ ,and can never get out of that position.

[@dman7668]

Once saved always saved is a lie and not taught in the bible.

[@madelinekerr7822]

Thank you so much this video! It was so helpful, true, and presented with so much kindness and grace. I am trying to learn to understand God’s word better and I am very thankful to be able to hear wisdom from more wise Christians who love and seek the Lord as I do! God bless you with his grace and peace ✝️

[@marinasweeta7983]

The gospel of your Salvation is in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

[@frankmoreno7216]

Is that it?? U sound like a “ once saved always saved “ liar??

[@mwe8414]

Amen

[@mwe8414]

@@frankmoreno7216 salvation is a eternal gift given to everyone by God, you do not do anything to earn it and you can not loose it, if you believe you can loose salvation then you don't understand grace , do you have any bible verses that say you can loose salvation

[@frankmoreno7216]

@@mwe8414 So grace let’s you act like a sinful fool??? Paul 👉🏼 1 Corinthians 11:1 Peter 👉🏼 1 Peter 2:21 So stop being a dumb 🐴 thinking you don’t have to do anything. 😂

[@mwe8414]

@@frankmoreno7216 free grace is not a license to sin What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Romans 6:1‭-‬2 KJV If you believe you being a good person can match up to Gods standard of righteousness you are deluded, for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:23‭-‬24 KJV, For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. James 2:10 KJV. Salvation is a gift, you don't work for a gift you simply receive it, you receive grace by your faith. Even Abraham was not justified by his works For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:2‭-‬5 KJV

[@cuzzindave]

I so needed this encouragement today!!

[@smeatonlighthouse4384]

Join the club. The vast majority of believers 'doubt' there salvation at different times in their lives. It comes when you discover the truth that you are sinners by nature as well as practice. When you learn what the scriptures teach and what God's salvation is really founded on and what it means to be accepted in the beloved, being part of a new creation in Christ Jesus, being complete in Him, etc. Then the assurance of God's (not your) salvation gives peace in your soul.

[@lawrenceanyaehie2537]

Did you still go through doubts

[@stevecoyle1]

Faith is a continuous process, not a one-time event.

[@RonaldMillsaps]

Exactly

[@KindStarWonder]

With fear and trembling.

[@jodiemac6865]

Thank you. I needed to hear this

[@TimeToFlush]

The Apostle John also wrote 21 other chapters "so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:31 Get that life and you start eliminating doubt. There are no shortcuts; there is a growth process mentioned in 1 John. You can count on what you plant today you will harvest in your future.

[@josephdovi1565]

Lord Praise You Always

[@loveinaction2772]

Thank you Professor Whitney

[@lilacook921]

Thank you I will read 1st John ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s

[@theabsorbingman2492]

Great advice which I needed this very minute 🙏

[@RonaldMillsaps]

It's satanic, not Christian. Test everything to Scripture. 1 Timothy 4:1.

[@jessb.2073]

I really needed this! Thank you ❤️

[@miro6932]

ive been doubting my salvation because when I was born again I used to feel the Holy spirit for a month but ever since then I havent felt His presence

[@jamesrolandi8502]

Thank you so much for this message!! It hit home!🙏❤️

[@plsleaveblank]

Thank you so much! Grateful for this video 🙏 I just ordered your book.

[@marylamb6063]

There are many psychological reasons why people may doubt their salvation: 1. Women (and to a lesser extent men) who have experienced abuse in the home--physical and psychological--for long periods of time develop a total inability and lack of desire to trust anybody. These women believe that God is just like their spouse. Why? Because abuse is all they know--cruelty, promises broken, beatings, and profound humiliation. You can tell them that God is not a human being like their husbands, but you'll be hard-pressed to convince them to trust. 2. The prosperity gospel. I'm not rich. I'm not healthy. God must not love me. Therefore, if he doesn't love me, he hates me, and I am not saved. This gospel has ruined so many people.

[@AbeVsTheWorld]

For me, I just dread over the phrase "Depart from me, I never knew you".

[@MysterMan-in5dg]

I would like to share with you what I believe the Bible teaches us about GENUINE saving faith. What does it mean to put our faith in God? It means we put our faith in Him for who He is and what He has done. Our faith in Him begins when we realize that we are a sinner who is spiritually bankrupt and destitute, in need of a Savior, like the publican in Luke 18:13, who said, “… God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” When we recognize God for who He is, we recognize that He is faithful and true to His word. We can fully trust Him to save us as we entrust our lives and souls to Him. This means we trust Him to take over the controls of our lives as we trust in His perfect payment for our sin, dying in our place when He died on thAe cross. Not only do we need to accept Christ’s death as a penalty for our sin but we must realize and believe that we have been totally justified (made right with God) in Christ through His resurrection from the dead. I Corinthians 15:17 tells us “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins!” We read also in Romans 4:25, “He was delivered to death for our sins, and was raised to life for our justification.” We must put our trust in Christ and what He has done for us completely. We dare not add anything to it like trying to secure our salvation by what we do. If we do this, in effect we are saying to God, what Christ did for me was insufficient to save me. Our faith in Christ must be exclusive of every religious rite, system, teaching, creed, or person, including trusting in ourselves. (Ephesians 2:8,9, Titus 3:4) He is our all sufficiency. When we trust in Him to be our all sufficiency, then He gives us the assurance of salvation just as He tells us in Romans 8:16, which says, “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” When we believe in Christ in this way, God accepts us in Christ by putting to death our sinfulness in Christ when He died on the cross and by giving us His righteousness through the power of His resurrection. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” (KJV) As it relates to our sanctification, (God conforming us into image of Christ in our daily walk with Him) only the Spirit of Christ can produce the kind of good works that are acceptable to Him. He will do this in and through us as we say no to sin and as we yield to His direction and rely on His power in us by His Holy Spirit. In closing, I John 5:13 says, “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know you have eternal life.” I hope this helps. God bless.

[@jaymichael91]

Remember doubt is a tool of the devil and not of God. Hold on to His promises and if you fail from time to time come back to His countenance rapidly.

[@listeningservantsministries.]

I needed this! thank you!

[@auvet1986]

That’s why Revivals are so important.

[@douglasphillips24]

My own ways terrify me but when I pray for understanding before reading God's Word I find answers in a spiritual enthusiasm while reading KJV Bible.