Devotion - 1 Follow the Master... Matthew 4:19

2 5 Rev. Hilde brand - “In my church some think they are Christians, most of them hope so, some say so, and a few know that they are saved. The Bible divides all people into two groups. Colossians 1:13,14 People of dominion of Darkness. People of kingdom of Jesus Christ.

3 5 Definitions: Salvation : Redemption that Jesus Christ accomplished through His life,death and resurrection. Whoever accepts this redemption is saved.

4 5 Assurance of salvation: firm, inner confidence and certainty that you are God’s child, your sins are forgiven, and that one day you will be for eternity with Jesus GodManRelationship  Initially   After Sin   With Cross  Salvation (When you accepted) Christian is one, who has victory in heart, smile on face, spring in walk.

5 5 Who can have Assurance of salvation? Base -> Grace and Love Means -> Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ Agent -> Holy Spirit and Word of God Channel -> Faith 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 and 1 Peter 2:1-3

6 5 How do we receive assurance of salvation? A.Through FAITH. Hebrews 11:6: Galatians 2:20 F - Forsaking A - All I - I T - Take, Trust, Thank H - Him

7 5 How do we receive assurance of salvation? B.Through God’s word. Eternal life – John 3:16, 3:36: Forgiveness of sins- Matthew 26 : 28, Colossians 2:13-15: God’s child – John 1:12, Galatians 4:4-7.

8 5 How do we receive assurance of salvation? C.Through the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:16 : Eph.1:13,14.

9 5 What are the results of assurance of Salvation? A.New relationship with God: Hebrews 10:19-20 : Romans 5:2

10 5 What are the results of assurance of Salvation? B.New relationship with other believers: 1 John 3:

11 5 What are the results of assurance of Salvation? C.New relationship with the world. 1 John 2: 2, : 1 John 1:9

12 5 You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you – Augustine.