How to know if you are saved
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How do I know if I'm really saved?
[Jesus explaining] “’For God so greatly loved and dearly
prized the world, that He even gave His One and only begotten Son, so that
whoever believes and trusts in Him as Saviour shall not perish but have eternal
life. For God did not send the Son into
the world to judge and condemn the world, that is, to initiate the final
judgment of the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
“’Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him as personal Saviour and Lord is not judged -- for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation; but the one who does not believe and has decided to reject Him as personal Saviour and Lord is judged already -
"'that one has
been convicted and sentenced, because he has not believed and trusted in the
name of the One and only begotten Son of God, the One who is truly unique, the
only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him.’” John 3:16-18 – The
Amplified Bible
I suppose sometimes, if you are reading these devotion, you
must wonder why I keep bring up ‘assurance’ of salvation or for that matter,
salvation itself.
Two Reasons:
A. Because one day the world will end; one day your life will end. Nothing could be more important than you having this important question answered and put to rest in your heart. To know for certain, to be confident in your decision to accept and rely on the Lord’s promised gracious gift of salvation.
B. To remind and equip you to share the promise of salvation more easily with those you love -- to strengthen your understanding of the simplicity and stumbling blocks of eternal hope for those who struggle to grasp the promise.
For this WeakEnd Assignment:
1. Find an hour and place where you can focus solely on this assignment.
2. Have a way to listen/ relisten to the video above
3. Have your Bible, your notebook, a writing implement and a refreshment.
4. Quiet your heart and pray you find even new gems of assurance and courage within the video and this assignment.
5. Listen to the video and make notes along the way.
6. Note any new assurances you find that comfort you.
7. Note any new promises or ways of looking at His promises that give you new insight for discussing with others.
8. Review some key Scriptures to share with those who have not yet made their decision to trust in Jesus’ gracious gift.
Some key Scriptures about Salvation:
a. Man
is separated from God and His love: I
Timothy 2:5
b. Why? Because man has sinned against God: Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23
c. This
separation leads to death and judgment: Hebrews 9:27, II Thessalonians 1:8-9
d. What
can we do? I Timothy 2:5-6, I Peter
3:18
e. A
personal decision: John 1:12
f. Now
is the time: Revelation 3:20
g. Receive
personally: John 14:14
h. Believe
in His promise: I John 5:11-12
A simple prayer:
It is not a trivial decision because it changes your
life. Here is a simple prayer to
consider: “Lord Jesus, please into my
life and be my Saviour and Lord. Please
forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
·
Midwest
of USA – devastating and deadly storms rage across the USA. Over 70 are confirmed dead and the path of
destruction is amazing. Please pray for
all those affected by the death of a loved one, for the survivors (that they
are found) and safe. Pray rescuers,
health-care providers and agencies supporting those who have lost everything
will have strength and courage to keep on helping.
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in
heightened danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during
this time.
·
Elina –
pray she stays strong in her faith, as she and her son have found a husband and
father to share their life. Pray her
wonderful musical career brings glory to the Lord and joy to those who learn
from her.
·
Louise, sister of
Rachael – MORE thanksgiving.
She has come through her third and last surgery and is doing well. Now cancer free and the reconstructive
surgery complete after her double mastectomy.
Back to a normal life and routines.
She sends thanks for all your prayers.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that Go-d will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
· Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff and
Rachael – now in her second year of college.
Please continue to pray for her that she does well, makes good decisions
and continues having a good relationship with the Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues new job possibilities and
that the Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and to know without doubt
the depth of forgiveness; and that his wife will be the loving supporter he
badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge at work.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She is chronically unwell and frail. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the cancer seems to be stable for now. Pray for his financial situation to improve
and for his ongoing strength through the pain when it comes. Pray for his patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
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