Ephesians 2:8-9 " For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: Not of works, lest any man should boast. "
The assurance of Salvation comes through the written WORD of GOD, received in faith as the very WORD of HIM WHO "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Surely, passages from GOD's WORD should be sufficient to bring the assurance of Salvation to the most trembling sinner. Three particular words from GOD to believing sinners ought to ring true and give confidence to all whose faith is in JESUS CHRIST alone for Salvation.
We begin with the word are - a present fact to be enjoyed here and now. Today's text declares, "For by grace are ye saved through faith" (v.8). John said, "I write unto you ... because your sins are forgiven you" (1st.John 2:12) and added, "Beloved, now are we the sons of GOD" (1st.John 3:2). Paul said, "And by [JESUS] all that believe are justified from all things" (Acts 13:39) and told the Galatians, "For ye are all the children of GOD by faith in CHRIST JESUS" (Galatians 3:26).
The second word is hath - a present possession. Again, the WORD speaks for itself, "And this is the record, that GOD hath given to us eternal life... He that hath the SON hath life" (1st.John 5:11-12). JESUS said, "He that believeth on the SON hath everlasting life" (John 3:36) and added, "He that heareth MY WORD, and believeth on HIM that sent ME, hath everlasting life" (John 5:24).
The final word is know - to have assurance now. John wrote, "These things have I written ... that ye may know that ye have eternal life" (1st.John 5:13). "We know that we have passed from death unto life" (1st.John 3:14). Paul penned, "For I know WHOM I have believed, and am persuaded that HE is able to keep..." (2nd.Timothy 1:12). On the infallible basis of GOD Holy WORD, the believer's assurance of his Salvation is absolutely certain. JED
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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