In this week’s everyday theology episode, we’re going to take a brief look into the subject of assurance of salvation. This is one of those subjects concerning salvation that many believers struggle with, but are afraid to admit that they struggle with it. It seems like there should be a point in your Christian life when you just know that you know that you know for good. However, we, especially those of us who struggle with doubt, understand that there will be times when doubt arises in our hearts.
The reason so many struggles with knowing that they are saved is because the grounds for their assurance is rooted in their faith instead of the object of their faith
You don’t question whether or not Jesus saves, but you question whether or not you really believed in Jesus. You question whether or not you did the right thing, said the right words, or had strong enough faith. This is why we doubt! We are looking for assurance in us, rather than looking for assurance in Christ.
