Questions tagged [assurance-of-salvation]
Protestant doctrine holding that the inner witness of the Holy Spirit allows the justified to known that he or she is saved
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What does it mean to be saved by sanctification and believing the truth? 2 Thessalonians 2:13
My question is for protestant Christians. If salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, then what does 2 Thessalonians 2:13 mean by saying that people are saved by the ...
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Was salvation available to Lucifer and those angels who rebelled with him?
Revelation describes the nature of the event that led to Lucifer's demise. It seems to be quite clear that Lucifer and his angels, in rebelling against God, engaged in an act of terrible sin.
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Can a Roman Catholic know that they have eternal life? [duplicate]
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he ...
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What is apostasy (John 15) in Lutheranism?
In contrast to the Reformed tradition, it it the best of my understating, that Lutherans hold in election unto salvation for all who all in Christ, yet also hold that individuals, because of their own ...
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Can a sin lead one to hell even under grace? (this is not a Catholic post regarding mortal and venial sin)
I have a belief that all sins mentioned in Galatians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Revelations 22:15, and the sins referred to in "those who commit this sin shall not inherit eternal life" are ...
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Is anyone with accumulated wealth saved?
Working solely from the word of Christ, it seems that almost all but poor Christians would fail the test Jesus put to the rich young man.
"Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have ...
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Proof of the Messiah’s Role?
I am struggling with Judaism and Christianity on the role of the Messiah.
I have been taught that the Messiah is not some divine figure, but a righteous leader who will castigate nations for their ...
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What is this ‘water’ in ‘wells of salvation’ that Isaiah speaks of here, and how is one to draw such water up?
“And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though
thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou
comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be
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What are the biblical arguments that if you sin you lose your salvation as soon as you sin?
I consider the grace of the Holy Spirit as an enablement to be blameless in holiness when we detach from the body and be saved (not to sin and still being blameless). I believe that when someone sins ...
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How do Christians who believe that salvation can be lost interpret John 6:37-44 and John 10:11-30?
John 6:37-44 (ESV)
37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who ...
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How do proponents of Perseverance of the Saints have confidence in their salvation?
I was listening to a debate between Trent Horn and James White on the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints. In it, Trent Horn presented an argument to demonstrate that those who hold to the ...
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Is there a Church Father or Doctor of the Church who wrote that Judas Iscariot was saved?
Is there a Church Father or Doctor of the Church who wrote that Judas Iscariot was saved and indicated why he believed this was so?
I actually think one actually put forth their reasons for this, but ...
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Question about Hebrews 10:26
Hebrews 10:26 says:
26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a ...
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Is it possible for a person to know now if he/she is saved and would be inheriting eternal life in the hereafter as per the Biblical teachings? [closed]
In general those who are pious in following any religion look forward to a better place hereafter. Even in Islam pious people without exception hope for a place in Janna.
My question is to the Bible ...
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Is it possible for a person who has faith in Jesus to only receive “a measure of salvation” as opposed to “full salvation”?
I was prompted to ask due to this Q about measuring our salvation - Scriptural support - Measuring our salvation, God's love and blessings
But I want to confine my Q to views about measuring God’s ...
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By Reformed Theology, Which Beliefs Accompany Saving Faith?
Which articles do Reformed Theologians say are always part of our salvation?
(For instance, I have heard recognized figures teach that saving faith will always carry with it a recognition of the Deity ...
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How is one saved? [closed]
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 KJV) According Paul is one justified by faith alone both in Rom 3:28 and also mentioned in Gal 2:16.
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How do Christians discern whether they are on the narrow path that leads to life or the broad path that leads to destruction?
Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV):
13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is ...
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How can Christians know if they are truly saved and that Jesus won't tell them "..Depart from me, I never knew you," on judgement day? [closed]
In the Bible, it says God knows everything about us- intimately. So, if He KNOWS us, how could He NOT know us and tell us to depart from Him? I'm so confused. I thought I was saved, been to church, ...
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How can Christians be assured they are truly saved and that Jesus won't say "Depart from me I never knew you." on judgement day? [closed]
In the Bible, it says God knows everything about us- intimately. So, if He KNOWS us, how could He NOT know us and tell us to depart from Him? I'm so confused. I thought I was saved, been to church, ...
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Can a Jehovah's Witness say that they know they have eternal life?
John's Gospel is written so that the reader may believe that Jesus is the Son of God and may have life in that name"
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which
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What did the early church fathers have to say about “eternal security” or “assurance of salvation”
I am trying to find out what the early church fathers had to say about “eternal security” or “assurance of salvation”. By that, I refer to the following Bible verses:
To Him who is able to keep you ...
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Non "once saved always saved" doctrines? [closed]
I am a confused person in regards to what is biblical (not wanting people's opinions), in regards to what the biblically supported doctrines are for non "once saved always saved" doctrines, as I don't ...
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What do Jehovah’s Witnesses teach about water baptism and is baptism by full water immersion essential to salvation?
This question has arisen from answers to a question I recently asked about the Lutheran Church and what they teach about salvation (they call it justification) and whether or not they think water ...
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What does the Lutheran Church teach about Justification by Faith and is the sacrament of Baptism essential to salvation?
Recently I have been doing research into the Lutheran Church and it seems that they believe in baptismal regeneration. My understanding is baptismal regeneration is the belief that baptism is ...
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How can we be sure our specific Christian confession is true, when every other Christian group claims that it's not? [closed]
I'm a recent convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, but I've started to doubt the faith recently, and I’m really desperate for help. The doubt I have is really one I've had since the beginning of ...
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How do the reformed theologians understand Hebrews 3:14?
How do the reformed theologians understand
Hebrews 3:14 For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold
our original confidence firm to the end. ( ESV )
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Does it not imply that we can ...
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How do eternal security believers explain these 2 scenarios? [duplicate]
I'm an eternal security believer but I'm struggling with how I should reconcile this with these two scenarios:
Lucifer falling from Heaven, losing his standing before God and becoming the Adversary ...
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According to Calvinism, what should one do if one doubts their election?
What does the reformed church teach in terms of what to do, or pray for, if one begins to suspect that they are not predestined for salvation.
And if they are in fact not elected by God, does the ...
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Bible changed? Example from Arminianism vs Calvinism
From my understanding and through examples in history and my life as well, God allows good and bad things to happen. Although I would always be curious as to why certain things happen, especially when ...
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According to the Reformers, how does the doctrine of Total Depravity result in assurance of faith?
The doctrine of Total Depravity is a reformed doctrine that teaches that man is wholly incapable of having acts or will that is holy or pleasing to God.
According to Calvin and modern reformed ...
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How do those who believe that salvation cannot be lost explain Matthew 7:19-23? [duplicate]
How do those Christians who believe that the personal salvation once received by an individual by believing unto Christ and turning to Him in a prayer cannot be lost explain Matthew 7:19-23?:
Every ...
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Is it true that no post-apostolic theologians before St. Augustine believed in Eternal Security / Assurance of Salvation?
According to Wikipedia in it's entry of 'perseverance of the saints', eternal security has its roots in Church Father St. Augustine of Hippo. Considering that Augustine lived centuries after the ...
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What is the Jehovah's Witness perspective on salvation?
What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about salvation? For example, Protestants believe that we are saved by faith alone in Jesus Christ. Do Jehovah's Witnesses place their faith in the same place or ...
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Salvation for Protestants who knowingly reject Catholicism? [duplicate]
Is there salvation for Protestants who have researched, prayed, and ultimately rejected Catholic teachings?
Explanation: I am a Protestant aligning most closely with Baptists. I am engaged to a ...
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How do "once saved, always saved" advocates explain the Parable about wise virgins?
The Parable Matthew 25:1-13 King James Version (KJV)
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which
took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
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How does repentance fit into the doctrine of sola fide ("by faith alone")?
Sola fide (Latin for "by faith alone") is a defining doctrine of Protestantism. Wikipedia defines it as follows:
The doctrine of sola fide asserts God's pardon for guilty sinners is granted to and ...
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Is there no salvation among any Christ-professing faiths, apart from the restored gospel of the Latter Day Saints? (LDS perspective)
In the words of 13th LDS President Ezra Taft Benson,
“This is not just another Church. This is not just one of a family of Christian churches. This is the Church and kingdom of God, the only true ...
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How do the proponents of the doctrine that salvation can't be lost usually explain Matthew 7:21-23?
This question is about one particular kind of Christians (I believe most of such Christians are found among Protestants) - those who:
1) believe that a man receives salvation at his very first prayer ...
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Lords Prayer. Asking for Forgiveness
For those who beleive in the doctrine of Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS). How does one reconcile our need to not only confess our sins, but to ask God for forgiveness for those sins?
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According to the Assembly of God, must a person love God to get into heaven, if he believes in Christ?
I was always taught, and my reading of the Bible (admittedly it has holes) tell me that the requirement to get into heaven is to accept Jesus as one's savior; that is, one must acknowledge one's ...
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Did William Cowper believe himself to be saved at the end of his life?
The 18th-century poet William Cowper is best-known in Christian circles for the hymns he wrote, like "There is a fountain, filled with blood" and "God moves in a mysterious way." He had deep ...
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What is an overview of the interpretations of Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."?
"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. ... and you and your family will be saved.(Acts 16:31)
What is an overview of the major interpretations of this verse. I ...
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Positional and Relational Forgiveness, what is the Biblical Basis?
My question spawns from an explanation of 1 John 1:9 provided by the very popular protestant resource GotQuesitons.org.
It seems to me that the answer given has holes in it, which I would like, ...
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In Galatians 4:19, what is the meaning of "Christ formed in you"? [closed]
When Paul is speaking of Christ being in the Galatians, what is the true meaning of that phrase, "Christ formed in you"? Does it relate directly to salvation?
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Why does 1 John say Christians are unable to sin? [closed]
The verse in question, 1 John 3:4 (HCSB)
Everyone who commits sin also breaks the law; sin is the breaking of law. You know that He was revealed so that He might take away sins, and there is no sin ...
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Do Calvinists believe they know whether they are saved?
My question is pretty straightforward: Do Calvinists believe they know whether they are saved?
This might seem like a strange question at first glance, so let me explain why I'm asking. From what I ...
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Is there assurance of salvation in Catholicism?
Among some Protestant groups such as Evangelicals and Pentecostals, it is a very common question to ask "Are you saved?" or "Are you born again?". They say that the moment you believe in Jesus Christ, ...
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How does Proverbs 2:21-22 not disprove "once saved, always saved"?
For the upright will live in the land,
and the blameless will remain in it;
but the wicked will be cut off from the land,
and the ...
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How is 1 Corinthians 9:27 reconciled with the teaching that losing salvation is impossible?
This question is aimed at those Christians who believe that someone saved can't become "unsaved" later.
At least in 1 Corinthians 9:27 apostle Paul says he is not sure whether he will be saved or not ...