Key points
Your salvation is promised.
1 John 5:11–13
God really did say, “You can know!” Whoever believes has eternal life and has crossed over from death to life (John 5:24). Eternal life is not just a future hope. It is a present possession for everyone who truly believes in Jesus.
Your salvation is paid in full.
Revelation 5:9
You've been purchased with Jesus' blood (Acts 20:28), and it purifies us from all sin (1 John 1:7). Salvation cost Jesus everything, but it costs us nothing. It is by grace, not works (Ephesians 2:8–9)—on the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished.” Salvation is not a reward for what we do. It is a gift because of what Jesus has done.
Your salvation is protected.
John 10:27–28
No one can snatch you out of Jesus' hand, and nothing in all creation can separate you from God's love (Romans 8:37–39). The Holy Spirit is God's deposit and seal, guaranteeing what is to come (Ephesians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 1:22)—and the more valuable the deposit, the more certain the return.
Your salvation is assured: promised, paid in full, and protected.
The only question is: do you belong to Jesus? The Christian life is not about working hard enough to get into heaven. It is trusting the Savior who has done what we could never do.
Highlights
“Assurance doesn't just change how you face death, it changes how you enjoy life.”
Watch from 6:08 “Salvation cost Jesus everything, but it costs us nothing.”
Watch from 24:06 “You aren't good enough to go to heaven. But Jesus' blood is good enough to cover your sin.”
Watch from 24:54 “Your salvation is not secured by how tightly you hold on to Jesus, but how tightly Jesus is holding on to you.”
Watch from 37:59 “The Christian life is not about working hard enough to get into heaven. It is trusting the Savior who has done what we could never do.”
Watch from 39:34
Discussion questions
For a small group, with family, or on your own.
- Icebreaker: What's something you've really looked forward to—a vacation, wedding, or special event? How did knowing it was coming affect your enjoyment of the days leading up to it?
- Read 1 John 5:11–13. Why do you think so many Christians struggle with knowing for certain that they're saved?
- Read John 5:24. What does Jesus mean when He says believers have already “crossed over from death to life”? Why is that important?
- Read Ephesians 2:8–10. Why is it so easy to fall into the trap of trying to earn or maintain God's acceptance through good works?
- Read John 10:27–29. What gives you greater confidence in your salvation—your ability to hold on to Jesus or His promise to hold on to you? Why?
- Read Ephesians 1:13–14. How does knowing that God has given us the Holy Spirit as His guarantee strengthen our assurance?
- Personal Application: How would having greater assurance of your salvation change the way you live TODAY? Think about your joy, peace, freedom, and relationship with God.
