How do we know we are saved according to the Bible?
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The assurance of salvation is based on the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and obedience to God's commands (1 John 3:24).
Assurance of salvation in the Bible is closely linked to the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life and their adherence to God's commands. In 1 John 3:24, it says, 'Whoever keeps His commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.' This verse affirms that the presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer confirms their salvation and leads them to live according to God's will. This transformation, characterized by love for one another and a desire to do God's will, provides a solid basis for assurance of salvation.
Scripture References:
1 John 3:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Romans 8:28-30, 1 John 5:13, Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:11-13, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9
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