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Episode 25. In this episode, we answer a question submitted by a listener: “How do I know if I am really saved?”

1.  First, do you understand the gospel?

https://www.machiasvalley.org/the-gospel

Romans 3:21-26; Hebrews 6:19-20; Galatians 3:26; John 10:27-30; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:13

Sealed with the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22

2.  If yes, then you can know you are really saved because God’s Word declares you are saved.

• Adoption – Galatians 3:26
• Union with Christ – Romans 5:11
• Gifts from the Father to the Son – John 10:27-30; 17:11, 20-21
• Read 1 John

3.  There is evidence or fruit of salvation.

• Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
• Love for God – Mark 12:30
• Love for other Christians – John 13:35, Colossians 1:4,8; I John
• Mortification of/grief over sin – Galatians 5:19-21; Romans 6; Romans 8:13-16

Alistair Begg video 

Assurance  - article by The Gospel Coalition

Do you have questions about the Bible or living out your faith? Submit your question at www.machiasvalley.org/questions and we will try to answer in a future episode.

Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications, MVBC