What does the Bible say about assurance of salvation?
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The Bible provides assurance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that believers can know they have eternal life (1 John 5:11-13).
The Bible, particularly in 1 John 5:11-13, assures believers that they can know they have eternal life through faith in the Son of God. Assurance comes from believing on the name of Jesus Christ and understanding that God does not lie about His promises. This confidence in salvation is critical for a believer, as it allows for comfort amid struggles with sin and feelings of doubt.
Scripture References:
1 John 5:11-13, Hebrews 10:22, John 6:37, Romans 8:16, John 10:27-28, Romans 11:29, Romans 4:16, Romans 10:17, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 John 3:19-24, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 4:11, 1 John 3:19-21, John 19:30, Hebrews 6:17-19, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 1 John 5:13, 1 John 2:12, Romans 8:33-34, Romans 8:34, 2 Peter 1:10, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 2:21, Romans 3:22, Ephesians 1:6, Colossians 2:10, Romans 10:13, John 5:22, Judges 13, 1 John 4:17, 1 John 1:3
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