How do we know we are saved according to the Scriptures?

The assurance of salvation is a central theme in Scripture for believers. It is not based on personal effort or works but on faith in Christ's completed work. Hebrews 12:2 teaches that Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith, which means our confidence in salvation rests in His perfect sacrifice and righteousness. The Bible assures us that if we believe in Christ as the Son of God, we are assured of eternal life. This assurance is primarily a work of the Holy Spirit, who testifies to our spirits about our status as children of God (Romans 8:16).