June 3, 1990
Is it possible to move beyond speculation to a deep assurance of our salvation? Alistair Begg examines the truths found in John’s first epistle, explaining that biblical confidence for our salvation is rooted in Scripture and the steadfast love of God. While believers may still battle uncertainty, placing our trust in God’s unchanging character dismantles self-condemnation and puts our hearts at rest in His presence.
19By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21Beloved, kif our heart does not condemn us, lwe have confidence before God; 22and mwhatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and ndo what pleases him. 23And this is his commandment, othat we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and plove one another, qjust as he has commanded us. 24rWhoever keeps his commandments abides in God,4 and God5 in him. And sby this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.
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