Satan's lie was to not trust God, hold onto your salvation by what you can do and keep doing...this is false, don't buy it. example: The Israelites left Egypt and traveled towards the promised land, just before they were to enter in they sent in twelve spies to search out the land. Then returned with bad news - there were giants in the land, and we are no match for them. Two of them said God is with us, it's no problem, let's go in and take it. But Israel succumbed to satan's old trick, FUD. Therefore, they wandered for 40 years, and their children were the ones to enter into the land.
We find Jesus telling us that He is praying for us: Joh 17:9 "I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours."
If Jesus is praying for us, to keep us from falling, we have to conclude that we are safe. If not, we find descent in the God head if the Father doesn't hear the Lord Christ's prayer for us.
We have several ways in the Bible to be assured of our salvation.
In conclusion, it is not possible for a person to lose their salvation, for it's not theirs for the keeping, it's Jesus' responsibility. We contribute nothing. Secondly, we must run the race set before us with endurance. Thirdly, it is possible to have assurance of salvation. The Bible provides at least four different ways, but we must be careful not to rely on feelings or experiences, as they can deceive us.
We find Jesus telling us that He is praying for us: Joh 17:9 "I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours."
If Jesus is praying for us, to keep us from falling, we have to conclude that we are safe. If not, we find descent in the God head if the Father doesn't hear the Lord Christ's prayer for us.
We have several ways in the Bible to be assured of our salvation.
- His spirit bearing witness with our spirit. (Romans 8:16-17). This occurs by the Word of God.
Being led by God (Romans 8:14)
Keeping God's commandments (1 John 3:23-24)
Love (agapao) for the brethren (1 John 3:14, 17-18)
In conclusion, it is not possible for a person to lose their salvation, for it's not theirs for the keeping, it's Jesus' responsibility. We contribute nothing. Secondly, we must run the race set before us with endurance. Thirdly, it is possible to have assurance of salvation. The Bible provides at least four different ways, but we must be careful not to rely on feelings or experiences, as they can deceive us.