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What does the Bible say about knowing if I am saved?

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The Bible emphasizes looking to Christ, not ourselves, for assurance of salvation.

The assurance of salvation is fundamentally about understanding where our hope lies. In Genesis 15, Abraham asks God how he can know he will inherit the land, and God's response isn't a rebuke but a revelation about faith and trust in His promises. When God made an unconditional promise to Abraham, He indicated that assurance comes from knowing God's satisfaction, particularly with the sacrifice that would ultimately point to Christ. Our confidence should rest solely on the finished work of Jesus Christ, not our own feelings or actions. As Romans 8:38-39 assures us, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, solidifying the reality of our salvation against any doubts that may arise from our introspection.
Scripture References: Genesis 15:7-12, Romans 8:38-39

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Todd Nibert · Aug 1, 2021
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