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Assurance

The Scriptures teach that we can know with absolute certainty that we have the life of God within us. This confidence is not based on inner feelings or outward signs. Rather, this “blessed assurance” is founded upon the promises of a faithful God and this inspired Word. It depends not on the amount of our faith but on the object of our faith – Jesus Christ Himself!

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1.	Read Romans 8:16 and 1 John 4:13. How do we receive assurance of our salvation?
2.	Read 1 John 5:13. Why did John write these words?
3.	Read 2 Timothy 1:12. How could Paul be so bold in his work, and how could he feel honored by circumstances that might make others feel ashamed?
4.	Read Isaiah 32:17 (KJV).
	a) What is the work of righteousness?
	b) What is the effect of righteousness?
	c) How do we become righteous? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
5.	Paul was absolutely convinced - in other words, he had total confidence and assurance that nothing in this universe can separate us from the love of God. List the things which he stated will not threaten our relationship with the Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
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6.	Read Psalm 23:4. The blessing of assurance applies to more than the assurance of our salvation. About what did David feel assured?
7.	Define faith. (Hebrews 11:1)
	Many struggle with feelings of doubt from time to time. These suggestions may help. Ask the Lord to reveal unconfessed sin. Then follow through by repenting. Check for habitual sin, and change your ways. Read your Bible daily. Study specific verses about salvation. Pray regularly. Be open with Him about your struggle with assurance. Ask for confidence in your salvation. Trust the Lord. Remember He loves you greatly. Rebuke doubt. You know who that is planting doubt into your mind. Don't give the devil a foothold. Praise and thank God for your salvation EVERY day. Don't depend on feelings for your assurance, and don't let feelings rob you of your joy.
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Memory Verse:
Hebrews 10:23

"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering (with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith); for He is faithful that promised."

The Motivation:

I can't tell you how long, or how often, I planted and watered into my dad's salvation. The last time I talked to him about it, he was standing on a ladder fixing a ceiling fan. I figured he couldn't get away from me, so I laid it all out for him one more time. He said, "Honey, that's really a nice story, but it's just too good to be true. I don't believe it."

I wasn't there when he was finally led to salvation while camping out with some friends. They must have been sitting around the campfire, and the conversation turned to the Lord. I wasn't there when he was baptized either, because his friends took care of that right then and there - in the river by the campground where they were staying.

This happened one year before he died, and over that last year of his life, he always wanted to talk to me about the things of the Lord. What a joy that was.

I always think of my dad when I hear the hymn "Blessed Assurance," and I played that hymn at his funeral. I wanted to share a hymn that expressed his absolute confidence in his salvation, even coming so late in life.

Video: Blessed Assurance

The lyrics to Blessed Assurance were written in 1873 by blind hymn writer Fanny J. Crosby to the music written in 1873 by Phoebe P. Knapp. Here it is performed by the Elevation Worship team at Elevation Church.

Prayer: If you are struggling with feelings of doubt, I encourage you to ask the Lord for blessed assurance with a prayer like this.

Lord, I’m not sure if I am Your child. I believe that you sent Your Son Jesus to earth to die for my sins. I believe that He rose from the death and is offering me eternal life. I accept Him as my Savior. Thank You for forgiving me and giving me life with You eternally. Help me to have that solid assurance that You have answered my prayer.

 

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