The Question: What would you say to someone questioning their salvation?

The Possibility of Assurance

I write these things to YOU who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. – 1 John 5:13

False Assurances

• What you’ve done (Matthew 7:22)
• What you haven’t done (Luke 18:11)

True Assurances

• Promises of God 

I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life – John 5:24

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand – John 10:28

• Witness of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children — Romans 8:16

Questions To Ask

Consider this evidence from 1 John.

• Do you enjoy worshiping God (1 John 1:3)? 
• Do you have an awareness of your sin (1 John 1:8)?
• Do you seek to be obedient to the Word of God (1 John 2:3)?
• Do you love other Christians and want to be with them (1 John 3:14)?
• Do you display the fruit of the Spirit (1 John 4:13, Gal. 5:22-23)?

Steps When You Are Unsure

• Asking is a good start
• Seek Counsel

The Application: What steps do you need to take to be sure of your salvation? Who do you need to pray for their salvation?