Assurance of Your Salvation
Security of the Believer
Assurance of salvation:
Knowing for sure that you
are a Christian.
Knowing that you have a
home in Heaven
Security of the Believer:
Knowing that you cannot
lose your salvation or your
ability to go to Heaven
I. Salvation is totally God’s work
Acts 16:14; Romans 1:16; Ephesians 1:7;2:8,9 Titus 3:4-6
What happens when you
become a Christian?
1. Your sins are forgiven.
2. You have a home in
Heaven. John 14:1-3
3. The Holy Spirit comes to
live within you. Romans 8:9
Your assurance
must be based
only on what God
did for you.
II. Security of Salvation is
totally God’s work.
John 10:27,28; Ephesians 1:13,14
Frequent question:
What happens
when I sin after
I became a
Christian?
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1.You disobeyed God.
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1. You disobeyed God.
2. Your fellowship with God is broken, but
not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1. You disobeyed God.
2. Your fellowship with God is broken, but
not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
3. You lose present opportunities and
eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1. You disobeyed God.
2. Your fellowship with God is broken, but
not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
3. You lose present opportunities and
eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
4. You will be convicted of your sin.
John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1. You disobeyed God.
2. Your fellowship with God is broken, but
not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
3. You lose present opportunities and
eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
4. You will be convicted of your sin.
John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17
5. You will be chastened (disciplined) by
God if you continue in your sin.
Hebrews 12:3-13
What happens when I sin after I
became a Christian?
1. You disobeyed God.
2. Your fellowship with God is broken, but
not your relationship. Isaiah 59:1,2
3. You lose present opportunities and
eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
4. You will be convicted of your sin.
John 16:8; Psalms 51:3,17
5. You will be chastened (disciplined) by
God if you continue in your sin.
Hebrews 12:3-13
Serious Warning:
Many have a false sense of
security and assurance based
on their religious activity,
traditions, good works,
philosophy, etc.