Assuarance of salvation - part 1

summary of chapter 13 of "Gospel for Real Life, Jerry Bridges, NavPress, 2002"

 

Why?

- God wants us to know it. (1John 5:13)

 

How?

- The promises of His Word

- The witness of the Spirit in our hearts

- The transforming work of the Spirit in our lives

 

1. The Promises of God

Do not focus on us but on the gracious promises

Ask "Do I believe the promises of God?"

Do not ask "Do I have faith?"

 

- Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters;

and you who have no money, com buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost (Isa 55:1)

- The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!'

Whoever is thirsty, let him come;

and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life (Rev 22:17)

- All that the Father gives me will come to me,

and whoever comes to me I will never drive away (Jn 6:37)

- Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Rom 10:13)

 

Questions

(for converts)

1. How can you be sure that you have eternal life?

2. What promises of God assures you have eternal life?

 

(for one who have decided to believe but not have been confirmed to be a convert)

1. Do you feel thirsty in your heart? (yes)

2.. What makes you so thirsty? (own sinfulness)

3. Do you realize you have no power to quench your thirst? (yes)

4. How can you relieve your thirsty?

(Come to God. Call upon Jesus.)