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How do we know assurance of salvation is true?

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Assurance of salvation is affirmed through scripture, through the inward testimony of the Holy Spirit, and through the believer's faith and fruitfulness.

Assurance of salvation is verified through multiple affirmations in scripture. First, it is grounded in the character and promises of God, which are consistent and reliable. Romans 8:38-39 illustrates that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in providing believers with an inner certainty about their standing before God. This conviction is not based on subjective feelings but on the objective work of Christ and the transformative effects of grace in the believer's life. The presence of spiritual fruit, as mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, provides further evidence of a true faith that leads to assurance, demonstrating the Spirit's work in the believer's heart.
Scripture References: Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:13, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:30, Romans 10:17, 2 Peter 1:10, Hebrews 6:11, Colossians 2:1-2

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