Written by: Lucas Bueno
Of the many questions that Christians struggle with, one is very crucial: Am I truly saved? Many Seventh-day Adventists wonder if they will meet Jesus in the air at the second coming. They wonder if it is possible to know with complete certainty that they are saved, or if it is presumptuous to assume so.
It is safe to say that many Christians, even those who love and follow Jesus deeply, can struggle with assurance of salvation. Many are unsure of what future awaits them, a struggle I also share. At one point, if you had asked me whether I believed I would be in heaven, my honest answer would have been that I was uncertain.
However, it is possible to know and believe that you are saved. It is not presumptuous.
Though it may be difficult, the steps to finding salvation and assurance in it are simple.
First, if there are sins to be confessed to God or others, then you should confess those sins. God promises that He will forgive them. Next, you must accept and trust in Christ’s salvation. We must simply believe God’s forgiveness, accept Christ’s sacrifice and bear forth the fruits of our life with Christ.
John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” In this verse, one can find assurance of their salvation. It does not say that “whoever believes in him…might have eternal life.” Jesus clearly says that whoever believes will have everlasting life. They will be saved.
While it is important to remember that even those who have accepted Christ can still fall from Him, this should not discourage us. As long as we keep coming to Jesus every day, we can rest assured that we will spend eternity with Him despite our shortcomings.
We must not trust in ourselves, or our feelings. Satan will try to shame us, claiming that our sins are great or that we are lost. He will remind us of past sins that God has already forgiven. However, we must place our trust in the Word of God. He has promised that He will forgive our sins and wash us clean with the blood of Christ. We can rest in His promises, even when all appears to be lost.
Come to Jesus and accept His sacrifice. Believe and you will have everlasting life.
