1. Blessed Assurance " Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” Isa 26:4

2. Are You Saved? Yes, by the grace of God Yes, by the grace of God Maybe, I hope so. Maybe, I hope so. I think so. I think so. I don’t know, we will see! I don’t know, we will see!

3. I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

4. I John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

5. One Extreme: The Impossibility of Apostacy The Impossibility of Apostacy –UNCONDITIONAL SECURITY! FALSE DOCTRINE! FALSE DOCTRINE! –II Peter 1:5-10 --Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble

6. Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8:13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. Acts 8:13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed.

7. Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8:21-23 He is condemned! Acts 8:21-23 He is condemned! “Your heart is not right before God. 22 "Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 "For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.“ NASU “Your heart is not right before God. 22 "Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 "For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.“ NASU

8. Dangerous and Impractical Creates over confidence. Creates over confidence. 1 Cor 10:12- Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. 1 Cor 10:12- Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. Peter fell into this trap! Peter fell into this trap!

9. Other Extreme THE PROBABLITY OF APOSTACY THE PROBABLITY OF APOSTACY –Unconditional Insecurity False Doctrine! False Doctrine! –Take away your joy! –Will impair the work of the Lord! –Can contribute to one falling.

10. BIBLICAL VIEW CONDITIONAL SECURITY! CONDITIONAL SECURITY! –Not that one cannot fall... –But that one will not fall...IF... The Possibility of Apostacy The Possibility of Apostacy Security based upon God’s promises! Security based upon God’s promises! Heb 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast Heb 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast

11. OT Examples of Assurance Ps 37:23-28 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Ps 37:23-28 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. 24 When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand. 24 When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand. 27 Depart from evil and do good, So you will abide forever. 28 For the LORD loves justice And does not forsake His godly ones; They are preserved forever, but the wicked will be cut off! 27 Depart from evil and do good, So you will abide forever. 28 For the LORD loves justice And does not forsake His godly ones; They are preserved forever, but the wicked will be cut off!

12. I Sam 12:22; 24 22 "For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name... 24 "Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. 22 "For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name... 24 "Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

13. Ps 31:23-24 23 O love the LORD, all you His godly ones! The LORD preserves the faithful. 23 O love the LORD, all you His godly ones! The LORD preserves the faithful. 24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD. 24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.

14. Prov 29:25 5 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. 5 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

15. Psalms 121:8 8 The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever. 8 The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever.

16. Isa 26:3 3 "The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.

17. NT Assurance I Peter 1:3-6 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice... 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice...

18. NT Assurance Jude 24-25 Jude 24-25 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,

19. The Apostle Paul Phil 1:21-22 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21-22 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

20. Assurance is centered on Christ 2 Tim 1:12 2 Tim 1:12 I am not ashamed; for I know in whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. I am not ashamed; for I know in whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.

21. The Assurance the Cross gives God’s love – Jn 3:16, Rom 5:8 God’s love – Jn 3:16, Rom 5:8 God understands – Heb 2:18, 4:13 God understands – Heb 2:18, 4:13 God helps – Rm 8:28 God helps – Rm 8:28 God wants us to be saved God wants us to be saved –I Jn 1:7-10 –II Peter 3:9

22. God is our side! Rom 8:31-32 Rom 8:31-32 If God is for us, who can be against us? If God is for us, who can be against us? Does your life have this assurance? Does your life have this assurance? –First repent and die with Christ –Be committed. Put God first!!