"How Can You Know That You Are Saved?"

"And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying Abba, Father" (Galatians 4:6).

A two-year-old boy was once staring at a heater, fascinated by its bright orange glow. His father saw him and warned, "Don't touch that heater, son. It may look pretty, but it's hot." The little boy believed him, and moved away from the heater. Some time later, after his father had left the room, the boy thought, "I wonder if it really is hot." He then reached out to touch it and see for himself. The second his flesh burned, he stopped believing it was hot; he now knew it was hot! He had moved out of the realm of belief into the realm of experience.

Christians believed in God's existence before their conversion. However, when they obeyed the Word of God, turned from their sins, and embraced Jesus Christ, they stopped merely believing. The moment they reached out and touched the heater bar of God's mercy, they moved out of belief into the realm of experience. This experience is so radical, Jesus referred to it as being "born again."

The Bible says that those who don't know God are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1; 4:18). We are born with physical life, but not spiritual life. Picture unbelievers as corpses walking around who, by repenting and placing their faith in Christ, receive His very life. There is a radical difference between a corpse and a living, breathing human, just as there is when sinners pass from spiritual death to life. The apostle Paul said if you are "in Christ," you are a brand new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Those who now have God's Spirit living in them will love what He loves and desire to do His will; they will have a hunger for His Word, a love for other believers, and a burden for the lost. The Holy Spirit also confirms in their spirit that they are now children of God (Romans 8:16). Those who believe on the name of the Son of God can know that they have eternal life (1 John 5:12,13). Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, "My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God" (1 Corinthians 2:4,5). What Paul was saying was, "I deliberately didn't talk you into your faith, but I let God's power transform you." He didn't reach them through an intellectual assent, but through the realm of personal experience.

Suppose two people—a heater manufacturer and a skin specialist—walked into the room just after that child had burned his hand on the heater. Both assured the boy that he couldn't possibly have been burned. But all the experts, theories, and arguments in the world will not dissuade that boy, because of his experience.

Those who have been transformed by God's power need never fear scientific or other arguments, because the man with an experience is not at the mercy of a man with an argument. "For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance. . ." (1 Thessalonians 1:5).

From, The Evidence Bible -> www.livingwaters.com

Source: https://www.facebook.com/official.Ray.Comfort 25 October 2013

Also see:

https://www.nairaland.com/5197050/woman-caught-act

https://www.nairaland.com/5244703/revolting-natives#79328081

https://www.nairaland.com/5217484/what-saved#78878196

https://www.nairaland.com/5211136/christian#78773509

https://www.nairaland.com/5166358/hands-carpenter#78057969

https://www.nairaland.com/5175183/those-think-hell-hideous-doctrine#78199300

https://www.nairaland.com/5166379/a-frame-roof#78058149

https://www.nairaland.com/3839573/how-preach-loved-one-atheist#57176103

https://www.nairaland.com/5085984/power-cross#76776665

https://www.nairaland.com/5080081/what-graven-image#76672024

https://www.nairaland.com/5035508/understanding-chinese#75925089

https://www.nairaland.com/4842206/why-sinners-go-hell#72918615

Any objections or contributions?

I take it that there are no objections then. Read and be informed.

"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God" (1 Corinthians 2:5).

If someone has been converted to the Christian faith by the wisdom of men, all it would take is the wisdom of unconverted men to talk him out of his faith. However, if he is transformed by the power of God, he is not solely motivated to Christianity by his intellect. The Holy Spirit has convicted him of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The motivation is the Law of God working upon his conscience. That has given him the knowledge that he has offended a holy God. His repentance is therefore directed at God, who responds in mercy. Those who are converted by God cannot be talked out of their faith because they were not talked into it.

Watch -> www.evolutionvsGod.com

How can you know that you are saved?

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Any objections or contributions?

Comments?

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A two-year-old boy was once staring at a heater, fascinated by its bright orange glow. His father saw him and warned, "Don't touch that heater, son. It may look pretty, but it's hot." The little boy believed him, and moved away from the heater. Some time later, after his father had left the room, the boy thought, "I wonder if it really is hot." He then reached out to touch it and see for himself. The second his flesh burned, he stopped believing it was hot; he now knew it was hot! He had moved out of the realm of belief into the realm of experience.

Christians believed in God's existence before their conversion. However, when they obeyed the Word of God, turned from their sins, and embraced Jesus Christ, they stopped merely believing. The moment they reached out and touched the heater bar of God's mercy, they moved out of belief into the realm of experience. This experience is so radical, Jesus referred to it as being "born again."

The Bible says that those who don't know God are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1; 4:18). We are born with physical life, but not spiritual life. Picture unbelievers as corpses walking around who, by repenting and placing their faith in Christ, receive His very life. There is a radical difference between a corpse and a living, breathing human, just as there is when sinners pass from spiritual death to life. The apostle Paul said if you are "in Christ," you are a brand new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Those who now have God's Spirit living in them will love what He loves and desire to do His will; they will have a hunger for His Word, a love for other believers, and a burden for the lost. The Holy Spirit also confirms in their spirit that they are now children of God (Romans 8:16). Those who believe on the name of the Son of God can know that they have eternal life (1 John 5:12,13). Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, "My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God" (1 Corinthians 2:4,5). What Paul was saying was, "I deliberately didn't talk you into your faith, but I let God's power transform you." He didn't reach them through an intellectual assent, but through the realm of personal experience.

Suppose two people—a heater manufacturer and a skin specialist—walked into the room just after that child had burned his hand on the heater. Both assured the boy that he couldn't possibly have been burned. But all the experts, theories, and arguments in the world will not dissuade that boy, because of his experience.

Those who have been transformed by God's power need never fear scientific or other arguments, because the man with an experience is not at the mercy of a man with an argument. "For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance. . ." (1 Thessalonians 1:5).

"And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying Abba, Father" (Galatians 4:6). From, The Evidence Bible -> www.livingwaters.com

Source: https://www.facebook.com/official.Ray.Comfort 25 October 2013

Good question.

It is a wonderful peace.

God bless you.

It is incredibly great... You just spelt out the mystery of the kingdom in words.

Originakalokalo:


God bless you.

It is incredibly great... You just spelt out the mystery of the kingdom in words.

Amen, hallelujah!

Originakalokalo:


It is a wonderful peace.

Praise the Lord for His wonderful works to the children of men.

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"I have had temptations of sin that I fight off with the help of the Holy Spirit, but I'm afraid that if I sin again, I will be a false convert. I am afraid Jesus will tell me to depart from him on the Day of Judgment. There are many times I am sure of my salvation, but have thoughts of doubts in moments. Is this normal? Would a true convert EVER have doubt?" Devin Bowman

To answer this important question I'm going to pull something from a book I am co-authoring, called, "Audacity," based on the new movie. It's only a third written, so I'm jumping the gun a little.

Ben has been doubting his salvation after he witnessed a terrible car accident, so he asked his friend Peter for advice:

"I think this has been my problem. I've always had trouble with having faith in God. I'm not sure why that's the case. It may be that I like to try and work things out rather than just have faith."

"Let me get my thoughts together for a second here." Peter paused for a few seconds. "You know, I've been thinking about what you just told me...about Corey dying in your arms this morning. I don't think I believe you."

"What do you mean you don't think you believe me?" Ben exclaimed incredulously, his voice coated with shock. "It happened! Do you think that I just made it up? I'm not lying to you Peter. There was an accident and this guy died in my arms! If you don't want to believe me, that's your problem..."

Peter could tell that Ben was a little upset. He didn't like doing this after what Ben had been through, but he felt that it was important. "I have trouble having faith in you Ben," he added.

Ben was flabbergasted. "Come on, Peter…"

"You're upset aren't you?" Peter cut in. "I can tell by your voice. Let me explain why you're upset. If I don't have faith in you...if I don't believe something you tell me, it means I think you are a liar. You are not worth trusting. Now listen carefully. If you, a mere man, are insulted by my lack of faith in you, how much more do you think that you insult a holy God when you have a lack of faith in Him?"

"Whoa!" Ben breathed in wonder. "I never thought of it like that. You’re right."

"If you and I look at a promise of God and even think 'how can I be sure this is true?' we're greatly insulting God and calling Him a liar. I think that you’re right when you said this could be your problem. Listen to this verse from 1 John: 'He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son.' The Scriptures say not to depart from the living God through an 'evil heart of unbelief.' Any lack of belief in God's promises are called 'evil.'

"Do you remember what happened when Zacharias was told by the Angel of the Lord that he would have a son in his old age?" Peter asked.

"Yes," Ben said thoughtfully. "The angel struck him dumb. I never understood why that happened. All Zacharias did was ask him a question."

"Right. He said, 'How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years,' and he was punished by being struck dumb. The Scriptures tell us why: '…because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time.' Just as I insulted you when I doubted your word, Zacharias insulted God by his doubt. He was calling God a liar. Does that make sense?"

"It sure does. So with my doubt, I have actually been adding to my sins."

"True. Never, ever, insult God by doubting His promises. When Jesus said, 'Have faith in God' it wasn’t a suggestion; it was a command. Not believing God is insulting. It's evil in the truest sense of the word, and it's shameful. 'Trust' is what makes any relationship work. Of course I believe what happened to you this morning. I wouldn't jeopardize our friendship (and anger you) by doubting what you told me. If you don't get this, you will never get anywhere in your Christian walk. Hebrews 11 says, 'Without faith it is impossible to please Him.' If you want to please God, trust Him. Are you with me?"

"I sure am. I must have been nuts not to have seen this. It's so simple, and yet so profound. I sure appreciate you telling me this Peter."

"I'm pleased to hear that. Let's do a quick trust test. I will quote two basic promises of God. Here is the first: 'He who comes to me I will in no wise cast out.' Here's the second: 'Whosoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.' Do you believe these promises, or do you think that God is lying? Remember what James says:

"…he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord."

Ben's voice sounded confident as he answered Peter. "Yes! I believe those promises with all of my heart." He laughed. "You know what? It feels good to say I believe God! This is so simple. How could I have missed it?"

***

So treat doubt in the same way you would treat an adulterous thought. Don't let it enter your mind.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/official.Ray.Comfort 16 January 2015 ·

"How can you know that you are saved?" "And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father" (Galatians 4:6).