Assurance of Your Salvation Security of the Believer
Assurance of salvation: Knowing for sure that you are a Christian. Knowing that you have a home in Heaven
Security of the Believer: Knowing that you cannot lose your salvation or your ability to go to Heaven
I. Salvation is totally God’s work Acts 16:14; Romans 1:16; Ephesians 1:7;2:8,9 Titus 3:4-6 What happens when you become a Christian? 1. Your sins are forgiven. 2. You have a home in Heaven. John 14:1-3 3. The Holy Spirit comes to live within you. Romans 8:9
Your assurance must be based only on what God did for you.
II. Security of Salvation is totally God’s work. John 10:27,28; Ephesians 1:13,14
What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? Frequent question: What happens when I sin after I became a Christian?
What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God.
What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God. Your fellowship with God is broken, but not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God. Your fellowship with God is broken, but not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2 You lose present opportunities and eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God. Your fellowship with God is broken, but not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2 You lose present opportunities and eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 You will be convicted of your sin. John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17
You will be convicted of your sin. John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17 What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God. Your fellowship with God is broken, but not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2 You lose present opportunities and eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 You will be convicted of your sin. John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17 You will be chastened (disciplined) by God if you continue in your sin. Hebrews 12:3-13
You will be convicted of your sin. John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17 What happens when I sin after I became a Christian? You disobeyed God. Your fellowship with God is broken, but not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2 You lose present opportunities and eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 You will be convicted of your sin. John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17 You will be chastened (disciplined) by God if you continue in your sin. Hebrews 12:3-13
Serious Warning: Many have a false sense of security and assurance based on their religious activity, traditions, good works, philosophy, etc.