How do I know I am
saved What does the Bible teach?
2
Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you
are in the faith. Test
yourselves. Do you
not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?unless
indeed you are disqualified?
1.
Do
I obey God? Is God working in me to do
His will?
Now by this we
know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says I know Him. and does not keep
His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:3-4, 3:18-19; Philippians 2:12-13;
Rev 22:12-15; Matthew 7:21; John 14:21, 15:10-14
if someone says he has faith, but does not have works [of faith]
Can
faith save him? Faith [or belief]
without works is dead. James 2:14-26,
1:22; Luke 5:17-20, 7:36-50; Heb 5:9
2.
Have
I repented? (Changed my mind about doing
wrong.)
Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
Luke 13:1-5, 3:3; Acts
2:38, 3:19; 2 Cor 7:10
3.
Have
I obeyed baptism, if possible, so I can have my sins forgiven, receive the Holy
Spirit, and be born again?
Repent and let
every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts
2:38; 22:16; John 1:33, 3:3-5; Lk 3:3
4.
Are
repentance and the Spirit leading me to live a holy and humble life?
holiness, without which no one will see the Lord
Hebrews 12:14;
James 4:6; Luke 3:3-8
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral,
sorcerers, idolators, and all liars shall have their part in the lake that
burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Rev 21:8; 22:14-15; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Gal 5:18-24;
Eph 5:5-6; Col 3:5-7
5.
Do
I love God with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind? Luke
10:25-37
Do I love my neighbor as myself? 1
John 3:18-19; Matthew 25:31-46; James 2:14-17
Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law?
What is your reading of it? So he
answered and said, You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all
your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. And He
said to him, You have answered rightly; do this and you will live. This is followed by the parable of the
good Samaritan. Only the Samaritan, who
took the time and trouble to interrupt his travels and minister to the hurt
man, was saved.
6.
Do
I forgive? Matthew
6:15
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
7.
Am
I persecuted for my faith?
all
who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Tim 3:12; Romans 8:17
8.
Am
I lukewarm? Does
my life prioritize serving God and others, praying, worshiping, and making
disciples, or am I choked by the cares, riches, and pleasures of life? I know your works, that you are
neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and
neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Rev. 3:15-16; Luke 8:14
9.
Will
I continue in faith and holiness to the end of my life?
Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith.
Do not be haughty, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He
may not spare you either. Therefore consider the
goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you,
goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also
will be cut off..
Romans 11:20-22; 2 Peter 2:20-22; Matt 5:13; Heb 6:4-8 Also see: OnceSavedAlwaysSaved.net