Assurance of Salvation

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 3, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

John 15:8 #2

Assurance of Salvation

 Intro

A.  THE IMPORTANCE OF “MUCH FRUIT”.

1) glorifies the Father

2) certifies the saint (contra John 6:66).

B.  THE EVIDENCES FOR THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION.

1) The witness of the Scriptures.  Jn. 3:16, 36; 5:24; 10: 28; Rom. 3:28.

2) The witness of the Spirit.   Rom. 8:15-16; 1 Jn. 4:13

3) The witness of Sanctification.

 1 John 2:3

1 John 2:29

1 John 3:9

1 John 4:7

1 John 5:1

1 John 5:4

What about 1 John 5:13?

C. CONTRARY EVIDENCE TO ASSURANCE OF SALVATION.

Mt. 18:15-18

Conclusion