How do we know the assurance of our faith is true?

The assurance of our faith is fundamentally tied to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit within us. Romans 8:16 states, 'The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.' This inner witness confirms not only our saved status but also the ongoing work of grace in our lives.

Additionally, assurance is strengthened through the truths of Scripture. Faith in the gospel, as proclaimed and taught truthfully, leads to salvation, as seen in James 1:18 where it says, 'Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth.' Assurance is not self-derived but rooted in the reality of our identity in Christ. Thus, true assurance stabilizes believers even in the midst of personal battles against sin and the world, reminding them that their salvation is secure in Christ.