How to TRULY Know if You’re Saved or Not
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- How can a Christian know that they’re truly saved? Put another way, how can someone have assurance of salvation? Todd Friel explores 15 different marks of genuine conversion while also showcasing clips from speakers such as Dr. John MacArthur and Voddie Baucham.
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I can say this with full confidence.. I long for the day when my sin is gone completely and I can serve the Lord with complete devotion. That’s a longing in my heart that doesn’t fade even when I’m sinning. I also can’t imagine my life without Jesus in it. It grieves me to even think such a thing. Oh Lord help my unbelief.
I feel the same way! I get frustrated at myself when I sin, longing for the day I won’t ever do it again!
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 KJV
[9] I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: [10] yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. [11] But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. [12] For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? [13] But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 KJV
[9] Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, [10] nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
This man mentioned a bunch of works. We’re saved by faith. All these points he made have absolutely nothing to do with “knowing” we are saved. The only way we know we are saved is that we TRUST that Jesus died and rose again for our sins
@@deitert07 Yes but the point is is that someone can just say that and not truly mean it in their heart. That's why these are signs of a true believer. It's not that the action is saving us, it's that our actions are reflections of our faith in Jesus.
@@deitert07 i know several people who say those words but have no love for God., dont attend church, theres no fruit, they dont desire his word or his people, they dont understand what it means to be born again, they constantly curse and take the Lords name in vain, they care more about the things of the world than the things of God, etc etc etc ..hmmm are they "saved?" I dont believe so.
The fear of the Lord keeps us close to Him with love and glad obedience and away from sin.
Actually, that has to do with obedience. Phil. 2: 12Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
But what keeps us close is God's Divine life. Because Heb.12 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Phil.1 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Amen 🫒🕊️
@RStark-ek7mh , no one knows but God. That's why Jesus said Mark 16: 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Why? Because; Rom. 1 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,
Who believes.
Eph. 1 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Whose pleasure, God's pleasure.
Who accepted, God accepted through Christ.
John 17: 2 as You (GOD) have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.
@@tstjohn777very smart to twist God's word. You can lead as many people with you.
@jeffouellette9946 , Jeff, please tell me what part is twisted since all I did was quote the Bible. Or maybe you would like to explain what they mean.
I'll wait
I don’t always feel saved and I don’t produce the amount of fruit I know I can if I just did this and not that but I remember who I used to be before Christ. I thank my God everyday for his mercy and patience.
I hear this. I think no matter what I did I would accuse myself. It's only comparing to the old me I feel confident. Thank you Jesus for changing me!! Be patient with me please.
We should never feel saved. Jesus justifies the ungodly.
"I am not yet what I will be, but not what I once was"
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14
If you trusted in (only) Jesus as savior, you are saved.
It’s that easy. No works prove one is saved.
@@jedimasterham2 AMEN!! However James wrote that works are necessary to SHOW faith. Gotta prove a changed heart somehow.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
I had received salvation April 19, 2020.. I was on fire for the Lord and in the Word and praying and fasting. From that very next day He changed me. My brain my heart He changed. Then in May 2023 I fell into temptation of going out and I drank and I did things. There is a humongous difference with sin after receiving salvation, The Holy Spirit convicts me during my sin. So.... I have no pleasure in drinking whenever I do actually drink. Before receiving salvation during my sins I enjoyed the sin and didn't feel bad.. we only sin against God. And it's a horrible feeling. I know I don't lose my salvation, but I yearn to hear Him say my good and faithful servant..... And the crowns I want to earn to lay at his feet... I keep picking myself up and running the race.. I just want to be a good friend to my Savior and I haven't been. I owe Him everything... I will never be able to repay Him for what He paid for.. the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE that no one is ever to repay.
I hear you. I have done and still do struggle
Jesus is your cure for everything that’s wrong! 🙏
Please pray for those who are weak in the faith. I went through false conversion and it was after leaving, fleeing from an NAR church and a pentecostal denominational church were I was physically and emotional abused. Being deceived is painful, but more painful to have sinned against the Creator of earth and heaven. My encouragement is to sincerely call on the name of the Lord Jesus being sincere in prayer and confess to the Lord that you need His help. God, be merciful unto me a sinner. -Luke 18:13.
28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.-Matthew 11:28-29. May the peace of God that surpasses our own understanding be with you as we examine ourselves in the light of Scripture. We need to read Scripture daily. May that be our encouragement, as the Word says : -Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’”
I understand some of your pain. I was deceived by a NAR Church because friends that evangelised me when I was an unbeliever went to that church.
God still understands that your heart was in the right place and that you were seeking him. That's why he led you out of the NAR so that you can get saved.
@@Davidb585 🙏
What is NAR?
@@margaretkur8161 Stands for the New Apostolic Reformation. Basically a movement of Churches full of crazy ultra charismatic theology and practice. Think Todd Bentley as a perfect example.
@@margaretkur8161 New Apostolic Reformation, an unbiblical movement by by todays modern day preachers who teach more on wealth and health and other doctrines that take the focus of the truth of Scripture and manipulate the very own Word of God for personal gain.
Bro,..... I just realize how much I miss RC. Anyone else? 😊
Yes, me too! I'm so thankful there are lots of videos of him preaching & teaching! 😇📖🖥
Thank you for this. I've been going to church since I was in the womb and was saved at 5, always been close to the Lord, but covid lockdowns did a number on my walk. I needed to be reminded of these truths. I'm in tears, praying God will bring me closer to Him again. ❤
If you trusted in (only) Jesus as savior, you are saved.
It’s that easy.
Maybe trusting in Jesus is a trick that actually sends you to hell. And Satan has deceived you so much that you can't see it.
@@mattr.1887 And we know your view is from Satan, because God is not an author of confusion.
@@mattr.1887 you are deceived.
May I remind you of this verse:
Proverbs 3:5 NIV
[5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
And another verse:
Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the light. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Faith goes hand in hand with trust. "There is no fear in love." Fear is lack of trust.
What must I do to be saved? Believe in the lord Jesus Christ. The simplicity of Christ.
Believe and repent(turn from your sins) because of the mercy he extended to us on the cross because even the demons believe
Because,when you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. With the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10: 9-10
@@Dark12315If you have to turn from all your sins to be saved, can you say you are saved if you sin after you've put your faith in Christ?
@@Dark12315 Wrong definition of repent
How many of us have really repented of our sins?
One sign of spiritual growth is conviction of sin. For a long time I was sorry for falling short, but kept going back. Now, just the thought sickens me because I think of the consequences, I'm tired of feeling guilty, having confidence is saying NO to sin, and obeying the Word. We have victory in Christ, we need to value that the most.
“Let the [a]wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him;
And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” Is 55:7
”Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified.“
II Corinthians 13:5
Amen! His Spirit is telling me this for the Churches
Examine yourselves to see if you are walking in the faith not do you have the faith that saves.
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? Do you have 'rivers of living water bubbling up' inside of you? If not, then you fail the test and are not saved.
@kenshiloh3349 thats for your own judgements on yourself not anybodys. You examine yourself if you're in the Faith.
@@lilacfairy. What does the Bible say? Referring to the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, "Whoever believes in Me shall have rivers of living water bubbling up inside of him." The contrapositive of that statement is, "If a person does not have rivers of living water, neither do they believe in Jesus." Remember, Jesus said only a few 'Christians' will make it. You must be born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, or you are not saved.
I am sharing in all love and respect. It is difficult for me to warn people like this, but time is short. Those who do not know Christ won't make it. Jesus died on a Cross so that we may know Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
All I can say is, Hallelujah. I have come so far in my faith. This list made me feel like I was in the pocket and headed in the right direction. Thank God for that. I can’t wait to see where the Lord will take me.
Obedience to God and love for other believers and God. These are the two most important.
Those don’t prove one is saved. If you trusted in (only) Jesus as savior, you are saved.
Actually, beyond obedience, is knowing Christ. Do we have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside' of us? If not, then we are not saved. Salvation is knowing God. He died on a Cross so that we may live in His presence. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@jedimasterham2 I agree with you to an extent but if there is no obedience to holiness it could mean a cheap grace conversion.
Love the Lord with all your heart, all your, mind, all your strength, and all your soul and love your neighbors as yourself, these are the two greatest Commandments.
GOD bless brother
Wish i could have a 1 on 1 conversation about this with this guy.
To refute him? (Honest question)
Salvation is miracle! God is sovereign ..we need to be humble and ask mercy to God..❤
We must have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside' of us or we are not saved.
Dear Todd, isn’t it your position that God decided my salvation or damnation eons ago? Isn’t grace irresistible? What’s the point in worrying about these “marks “.
@@williamhenricks4569 Do not be deceived: you have a choice! Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." Unless you are born again, you will miss God in eternity. God is love and hell is the absence of love, kindness, and mercy. It is torment and it lasts forever. Christ died on a Cross so that we may know the goodness of God. Word to the wise! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Wanting to read your bible and watch shows like this.
Dear Lord - How I love this man! God bless you, Todd, and your loved ones.
You see, exactly THIS was the problem of all my fears, panic attacks, anxiety, and so on. Things like that. 15 marks... 12 marks.. 10 points.. 9 points.. TO KNOW FOR SURE that you are saved. Let's say that i meet only 7-8-9-10 of them. What about the other ones?? Do i have to meet ALL of them to be 100% sure that i am His child? And i also believe this is the fear of many believers. "I just can't find myself in all of the marks."
Exactly. No one can ever measure up. Videos like this make salvation dependent on us rather than Christ. I thank God that Jesus made the gospel so simple a child can understand it.
All he said is that these are signs. Listen closer. He said these are not requirements but likely signs of Holy Spirit working sanctification in the saved believer.
Gladly we dont have to look for something in ourselves to be saved. But always should look at the finished work of Jesus
He's discussing FRUIT. We are to have fruit. That's absolutely Biblical.
@@lw6138 He is discussing assurance. If you assurance is based on "incurvatus in se" looking inside yourself, then you are fooling yourself. You either have to minimize God's law to meet your standards or elevate your own righteousness. God demands perfect obedience - to love him with all your heart, soul, and mind.
Todd Friel mentioned nothing about Christ righteousness. He mentioned nothing about the perfect obedience of Christ imputed in you. Nothing about continuing to trust the gospel by faith alone. Nothing about the means of grace (baptism and Lord Supper) which are symbols that God has given us to uplift and strengthen our faith. Very little about the promise of Christ that He will never let you perish. It's all about you and your righteousness.
I loved the part number 5 where we use everything to pray. I find myself praying when I drive somewhere.
It's not unheard of being told that Christians should be confident of salvation, if not something is wrong. The thing is there is the confidence in myself and then there is the confidence in Jesus.
"being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
It can see a person through some dark times when everything seems to be against you even yourself.
Referring to the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, "Whoever believes in Me shall have rivers of living water bubbling up inside of him." If a person does not have that, if they are not filled with the Holy Spirit, they are not saved. If you are not certain of your salvation, something is wrong. Do you know Christ? Are you in His presence? Are you seated in the heavenlies with Christ? If you do not know the Lord, you are not saved. To receive total assurance, simply believe the promises of God. For example, how can you not be sure you are saved if you are 'seated in the heavenlies with Christ'? If you are in fellowship with God, then you do not worry if you will be in fellowship with God in heaven.
Christ died on a Cross so that we may know Him. It is just a sin-hardened heart that avoids fellowship - and the confidence of salvation - in the Lord. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
You are right-it’s confidence in Christ-not myself or my own behavior.
Often we see a dramatic, positive change when we come to Christ, but not always. This should not be the litmus test. The litmus test is, Who am I trusting, not what. When I look to myself I am always disappointed. If I look and start to feel proud, uh-oh.
Yes, it’s great to see progress. To God be the glory! But I would encourage you to not to spend too much time looking inside yourself. Look up instead. Focus on Jesus-the lover of our souls-and our blessed future with Him! Remember what He did for you.
”He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?“
Romans 8:32
@@melodysledgister2468 In all love and respect, it sounds as though you are still in the dark. That is, do you know that you are saved? How?
Please be careful how you hear these words of Jesus as your eternity depends upon it! Referring to the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, "Whoever believes in Me shall have rivers of living water bubbling up inside of him." Does that describe your walk with the Lord? Are you seated in the heavenlies with Him? Are you trusting that you are 'doing things right' or does the Holy Spirit bear witness that you are a child of God (Romans 8.16)? For example, are you your own judge, declaring yourself 'saved,' or do you know God and He bears witness that you are saved?
Jesus taught that if you do not know Him, if you do not have rivers of living water, then you are not saved. You can say that you are 'looking to Jesus,' but, unless you obey Him, it means nothing. Christ died on a Cross so that we may know Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
You started off with the best way to know you're saved. The thief on the cross. He knew and confessed he was guilty. He knew and recognized Christ was sinless. He confessed Jesus as Lord when he rebuked the other thief and when he asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His glory.
So.
1. Know that you are guilty of the sins you commit and recognize your need for a savior.
2. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord.
3. Ask Jesus to save you.
God knew this was going to be a thing. He gave you the example of the thief on the cross. The thief on the cross died within hours of his confession and did no physical act on this earth after receiving the assurance of salvation.
He was saved because he believed.
Jesus Christ, when He was lifted up, drew ALL MANKIND to Himself. Every single one. Not "this vessel or that vessel". The wedding invitations when out to every single being made in the image of God. We respond to that calling by faith or we do not. No tulips needed.
Be blessed.
This. I came here to say this. The only “marker” of someone being saved is them confessing their belief in the finished redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. We don’t add to it nor are the required to DO anything apart from believe. Glad I found this comment; hope remains for The Gospel
@@OccupationalNOlifes- Confession with your mouth that Jesus is Lord of all coupled with belief that God has raised Christ from the dead, ( then the promise is: you will be saved! Roman's 10:9-10. For with the heart man believes resulting in righteousness and with the mouth he confesses resulting in salvation. Roman's 10:10. Confess - here in this verse the original Greek word used is (Homologeō) meaning " Same Word " as that of God Himself. This then is not a prayer from emotion, nor is it a proclamation by any religious leader, nor even a personal testimony from prideful accomplishment. No, this is a legally binding covenant with Jehovah God as to His truth of who Christ Jesus actually is as Lord of all. Blessings to all who seek Christ and the Father genuinely!
One thing about the thief on the cross was that he actually believed who Jesus said He was. That thief knew he deserved to die, but he knew Jesus did not deserve the death he was given.
That was the difference with the thief, and Jesus told him that he would be in His Kingdom because he actually knew he had met God in the flesh.
I believe if the thief had another chance to live, he would live his life completely different after having a heart changed.
Everyone quotes that scripture believing they can do as they please and have no consequences for their actions.
The other thief did not have a heart change. This is what must happen. We must turn from our sinful ways. How many today are in the same situation at that thief, been crucified? Let's compare our lives to Jesus and walk with Him, imitating Him in all our ways until He brings us home. Shalom
Tell me how the thief “turned” from his sins. I’ll wait….
Another stellar teaching from Todd Friel!
If little Johnny MacArthur says I’m saved, I’m saved. That’s the only way we will know. Saint Johnny is god’s representative on earth. All praise glory and honor to saint Johnny.
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I love his delivery! God Bless!
I long for Jesus to save me. I doubt my salvation all the time but I believe Jesus will get me there in spite of myself. I trust Him and I don't know how He will save me and How He will get me there but the bible says He is faithful and true. When I look at my life I see how unfaithful I am but How faithful He is and still I doubt. One day, because of Him I will never doubt and I will see Him and I there are no words in all the human languages of this world that can describe Him as He truly is. Praise be to Jesus because I am a sinner set free and I am holding on to that mustard seed of faith.
Very contradictory comment.
The Bible says that you can KNOW that you are saved. You don’t have to wonder about it or wait until you die to find out if it took.
1 John 5:9-13 NKJV
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. [10] He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. [11] And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. [12] He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. [13] These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
Please don't doubt. Doubt is a roadblock to trusting GOD. One day, while doubting myself, I thought "well....I'm only doubting MYSELF ..Im not doubt GOD"...but the truth is...when we doubt ourselves we are doubting GOD.
Completely trust in GOD and the doubt will go away
GOD bless
So precious
Thank you Todd 🙏
Aaah ..thank you Todd. I really needed this. God bless! ❤️🙏🏼
Most important one is missing in the list. Do you believe that Jesus Christ, the son of God, died on the cross for forgiveness of your sins and was resurrected on the third day? If the answer is yes, then you should need no more evidence.
He laid out a works based salvation very clear here. Nothing confusing about that.
Yeah, I mean it seems like he's saying, you know you're saved if you are good enough.
Friel is a Calvinist, and they hold a works based salvation, in which they believe a truly saved person will demonstrate works.
It produces a lot of false works to satisfy church perception of oneself (its self serving), and reduces genuine works to God.
Excellent video!! Thanks Todd!!
Thank you for this very important teaching. Very good.
Thank you brother Todd! Also give your team a big thank you with lots of love, from a wretched army vet. God Bless you all!
No one is wretched. Unknowingly, Todd preaches this because his ego wants a following. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was and is only Love😊
So helpful. You have no idea how much.
This video really helped thank you God bless you
Todd is the best!
This was excellent.
I love wretch , he's a great host, teacher and preacher👍😇
This was good. It was uplifting. Now it has to digested and executed. Yet knowing that we will not be perfect in this earthly journey but believing in One who is.
wonderful, absolutely loved this video
Helpful + truth = convicting & encouraging.
Todd, thank you so much for the encouragement, both to growth, and for assurance. This blessed me!!
Remember, salvation is to have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside.' If a person is not in the presence of the Holy Spirit, they are not saved. It is not a question of us judging our salvation, but does the Holy Spirit bear witness that you are a child of God (Romans 8.16)? We are not the judge! It must be a friendship with God. We must be aware of His presence. Salvation is knowing Christ. He died on a Cross so that we may be in fellowship with Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Thank You, Brother, for The Raw Truth you herald; and the Honor by which you so respectfully deliver!!
Believe, Trust and Faith and your saved! Amen🙏
I sought this years ago. I was confronted with my view of church. Church has been a source of distress for me. I was often hurt by people in church. I went from a toxic family to a series of churches that weren't emotionally safe to me. I had expectations of feeling things that didn't come. Church felt adversarial. I enjoyed the messages, but shaking hands during the peace only made it obvious that I was awkward and felt apart.
So I addressed it to God and while everything didn't improve drastically, I was able to see that my trauma was more the problem than the people in front of me.
It was a Wretched video that convicted me. Thank you, Todd.
God bless you, may the Lord help you and He be glorified in you ❤
If you trusted in (only) Jesus as savior, you are saved.
It’s that easy.
@@jedimasterham2 We want to think that, but it isn't true. The emotionally charged moment that we ask Jesus into our heart, as Americans say, isn't necessarily binding. We must show fruits. We must show repentance and our lives must reveal progressive sanctification. The fruits don't contribute to salvation, but they reveal it. Remember the parable of the seeds. Many seeds sprouted to some degree, but only the seeds that fell on fertile ground grew roots and sprouted healthily. There are many false starts in human spirituality. The acceptance of the conversion of the thief on the cross reveal God's grace in a specific situation. Those of us on the ground must show growth and maturity. And we should reflect upon ourselves; not ever becoming complacent in our pursuit of God. It's a RELATIONSHIP.
@@lw6138 "We must show fruits."
With respect, your expectation of other people has no bearing on their salvation. It's an attempt to play God, and it needs to stop. Scripture does not say works are required for salvation, nor required to remain salved. When you make salvation and works interrelated like this, you create a doctrine of works-salvation which is unbiblical.
Scripture directed us to engage in works, and we are rewarded according to our works in heaven. So even the most carnal believer will still go to heaven, because salvation is a free gift of God given to anyone who chooses to trust in Jesus.
@@lw6138 where it the Bible does it say you "must" show fruits? Here is a list of scriptures that SPECIFICALLY say salvation requires ONLY belief.
John 3:15-22; 36
John 5:24
John 6:35-40
John 10:27-31
Ephesians 2:8-10
Romans 3:5
Galatians 2:16
Galatians 3:16
Loved this thank you!!
Thank you brother
Thanks, Todd.
I'll pass it on.
Thank you ! God bless you
The best way to determine that you're saved is that you point to Christ's death on the cross as payment for your sins. These signs are useful in the process of evaluating sanctification, but fatal if your sanctification is a determining part of your salvation.
Read 1 John 2:3
@@James5877read 1john3:23
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Thank you!!!🙏🏼
Great content (and a great looking video). This is a helpful list for accountability. Thank you!❤
God bless you for this video
Pray for this world
Thanks brother
I love the bike on the wall!😻
Thank you!!!
Thank you.
Well done, well said. Thank you.
This is my thing and I struggle with it daily it seems. Am I truly saved or self deceived? I don't want to "hope for the best", I long for the assurance.
Here’s how to know if you’re saved:
If you trusted in (only) Jesus as savior, you are saved.
It’s that easy.
Praise GOD THIS CINVICTED ME!!!
You will know by the fruits amen
Needed this...
Gods mercy.
BTW... I LOVE THE BIKE WALL DECOR....
Everything this guy does is worthwhile
Love the bike parts on the wall.
Actually, it's the entire bike in parts.
GOD Bless you Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Friel and wretched studios .. ps. Give Jimmy a raise lol
Good morning, much love and respect!! Truly in GODS WILL
Thank you,
Roman's 12 v1,2
So thankful right now .. encouraging to hear everyone bearing witness and giving testimony so thankful for The Spirit of God so thankful for His Living Word so thankful that He loves us so much He gave His only begotten Son so thankful for The selfless life Jesus lived as an example especially fulfilling God's will and being The blood and death sacrifice so thankful for The love of The Holy Ghost who's power resurrected Jesus to be ascended and given full authority and even now goes to the Father on our behalf Glory Blessings and Honor Lord Jesus Christ
Humility is a heart of service towards God and fellow man.
Todd, I think your description is lacking. I did like the video in the whole.
Number 2 is a little dangerous, just in my opinion. Absolute surrender to God and knowing I am powerless is the most important thing. “Lack of power is my dilemma.” Not lack of knowledge, lack of intellect, lack of therapy, lack of prescription medications, etc. Lack of power. That’s why I need a power outside of myself. My intellectual pursuits take me further away from God, not closer to Him. Study His word. Of course. Just beware of the dangers that come with “intellectual knowledge,” as Todd says. I do like this guy a lot. Calls out a lot of misdirected stuff going on in many churches desperate reach for worldly relevance.
Thanks for this podcast.
This video really convicted me. It made me ask myself some serious questions. While I do believe I'm saved, I also think I've really let the routine of life get in the way of my walk of faith. I do "check some of those boxes," sure, but my true desire is that I not just try to check boxes. I want to chase after God's own heart, and I feel like I've really been failing at that big time.
I understand. Been there. Still trying to dig out.
im curious about the unassembled bicycle on the wall. i would like to guess the reason is that its an example that parallels the idea that creation isn't here bcs of the big bang and macro evolution. all the pieces dont just assemble together by accident. it took a creative mind to make the parts and to put them together to make it.
and a good way to start an apologetic dialog with those who may be visiting your HOME 😊
John 10:28
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
I hope God is watching this video so He knows who is saved.
Um, He knows who is saved,no worries there friend!!
God knew everyone He planned to save "before the foundation of the world" (Ephesians 1:4.)
Okay. I was an atheist until 15 yo. I don't remember hlw, but within few months, sudde ly, i bought a Bible, i started to watch, read more abd more content abt the christian faith and Jesus. After few months of that, i repented for the first and GENUINLY the 6th Ocotber 2023, after an argument with my father, that idk why, ked me to suddenly feel a real desperation to live for God and God with me. But now, since about 2 months, im wirse than ever. I pray less abd less, read the Bible less and less, i start to sin again, i go back to the usual sins i had for YEARS but had GIVEN UP THEM fir the Lord. Every day, i just don't THINK about God. Every day i'm sinking. Now i see this, and seem to know that i am not saved. Now what ?
Friend! Who are you trusting to save you-you or Christ? Turn once again to Jesus, your Savior. Throw yourself on His mercy. Trust Him to overcome. He took your sins on Himself. They are gone as far as He is concerned. 1 John 1:9 says, ”If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.“ 1 John 1:9. Take Him at His word, my friend.
You are saved and you are more safe than you will ever know. No one is wretched. The only thing you need to be saved from is the belief that you aren't saved. Read Jesus's own book - "A Course in Miracles."😊
Love itt Todddddd!reat court workkkkkk!lol lol lol Awesome comedian and teacher for the lord!He has few tht makes em laughhhhhh!lol lol So proud of ya!
I've been looking through the Bible and praying for discernment that I now know the day when Jesus is coming for the resurrection. I see the day approaching and I'm extremely confident based on scripture, I'm correct.
Thank you for this. I often think about how I have to be the only one who struggles this embarrassingly with a certain sin. I hate it so much and feel so awful about it. I pray and repent and plead for help. I do ok for a while and then boom. Man, it's just annoying and scary and makes me long for the day there will be no more sin.
You are not the only one. And I don’t even have to know the specifics of your circumstances to know that.
”‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”“
Revelation 21:4
*_Mat _**_7:14_**_ Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it._* *_- KJB_*
What this video is saying..... Christianity is not a works based faith, but here is the list of works that needs to happen or your not a Christian... the mental gymnastics are strong with this one.
Yup!
Nope! It's the same argument for a "faith without works is dead" statement. We are saved by Grace, through Faith and that Grace produces in us a Godliness that is not something we intrinsically have. This video isn't a 'to-do' list, it's a 'what to look for' list - just as Christ commanded us to "look at the fruit" so that you know whom that soul belongs to. I pray this helps you to see the intention behind this video - many people are continually attacked by the thought that they aren't "truly Saved" and this is meant to console them/ challenge others. As was said at the beginning, many of us won't hit all 15 points until we are in Glory. May The LORD Bless you and Keep you today xx
@kaelaleedaley this video gives no clarity on the assurance of salvation. The title is how to truly know if you are saved, but in the points of how to be saved he doesn't quote any scripture.
1 John 5:13 gives a believer the assurance of salvation.
Some of the things that he says prove that you are saved are things that unbelievers do as well.
@@kaelaleedaleyJames was written to saved believers and is NOT stating HOW you are saved or EVIDENCE that you are saved.
James was also written before the Acts 15 and 20 conferences. Read Acts 15 and 20 and contrast it with the book of James. God bless.
Yup!
There was a time when, though I had believed and been baptized years before, I realized I was not bearing much if any fruit. I had let life get me down and I was not in the word and prayer communication with my heavenly Father. Bitterness had crept in. I was not abiding in Christ, and I was trying to carry too much of life as duty, and I was missing the joy. The sad part is I was affecting my children with this messed up perspective. I asked God for forgiveness and if He would heal me and not cut me off and cast me out. I am not perfect, because only the Lord Jesus is, but I hope the difference is as clear to those I may have mislead as it is to me.
One of the best posts I’ve ever seen on the question…Are you a Christian?
"Here's annnotttherrr one" Thank you for the laugh... God Bless
Thank you so much for this video! ❤️🩹
I know I’m saved but watching these videos reminds me of his amazing love and grace he’s shown me I don’t deserve you my king I long to be my father forever , to tell you how much I love you father how grateful I am to be able to be with you forever my king , my lord my master , your everything to me father I love you in the mighty name of Jesus I pray Thankyou father Amen 💙💙💙
AMEN!
I think there's one more to add to the list, and that is, whether you respond with love and genuine contrition, anger and defensiveness, or simply not addressing it, when you're confronted with your own sin.
This is a good one I struggle with 1 sin in particular and while I long to be free of it it just wont go away I would tear it out of me and burn if if I could I dont want to sin against the one who died for me but I have no self control either or not enough love for Him which depresses me even further
@@Goldtaker23 Bless you for your struggle So many don't struggle against their sin, or even admit it.
Amen! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I find myself hurting without reading the word, but I find it absolutely hard to do so. I'm a child in my spiritual self, and I am a teen in my physical life. I have the desire to do things bout and end up not doing it. I was saved when I was 7 or 8. I didn't grow up then. I'm often confused about certain things. Every time I leave Church I get sad, like truly sad. I am easily influenced by other things. I try not to listen, but it's terribly hard
Romans 12:2 ❤
And do not be conformed to this world, 👉but be transformed by the renewing of your mind👈, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
The Word of God by the Holy Spirit transforms our mind.
Now Study 1 Corinthians ch.2....only those in the family of God love it, understand it & apply it. We can not tell folks we love God & not love His Word (John 1:1-14)....our Faith is built by it! (Ro. 10:17).....it is the basis of our understanding of God.
Stay in God's Word dear one! ❤
You aren’t alone. Spend time with the people if God and listening to the Word of you find it hard to read. (Remember most of the early Christians couldn’t read, so they listened to the Word, mostly on Sundays. Liturgies and songs helped them to memorize it.) Whatever you spend the most time with will be your greatest influence.
@melodysledgister2468 I'm trying to find some of those of GOD, but it is truly hard to find someone. There are lots of kids at my school, but those who profess to be true Christians either don't show it, or they aren't at all. I can just tell. Here's the thing: I can't find anyone else there like me, but if I do, they're lost. In other words, I'm starting to think that if I want friends who are of Christ, I'm going to have to talk to them about him first
@@thedaltoid0266 I am an old man & I find fewer & fewer folks who love God & His Word. We must be transformed..our minds are renewed through His Word, by the Spirit(See Rom.12:2)
We need fellowship, but we must remember that God did not save us for ourselves, but From our SELF & from His Wrath, for His Glory, Purpose & Plan.
Our most important relationship is with Christ. Until we are satisfied in Him, we will not find contentment in any other relationship.
Stay in the Word. If you have problems reading it, then listen to it! 😉 I encourage you to focus on the Gospels & New Testament for now. Being young, Proverbs (OT) will give you wisdom. Psalms may help you to gain understanding as well & teach you how to pray.
I always tell young believers & new believers to start in John. Maybe read it over again. The Word builds our faith.(Ro.10:17)
👉The Word is the foundation of our Faith & all we can know in this life about God. He speaks to us through His Word.
We speak to God through praise & prayer, but we can not do those things effectively without His Word!...The Word teaches us how to pray & what to pray for, as well as how not to pray!
The Word teaches us that God saved us to serve. It is impossible to serve God without serving His people, so it is important to find a good Church.
If we are in the Word, praising God & praying to God, serving our brethren & being edified by them, it will produce confession of our faith & that is the reason God saved us...to share the Gospel.
I am confident that God will give you friends that love Him & His Word, as well as every other thing you need to follow & serve Him...👉if 👈 you continue to pursue His ways, rather than your own ....(See Proverbs 3:5-6
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The rabbit holes of calvinism.
All this empowered in the Holy Spirit being poured out into us, being born again having a new nature .
I’m a Calvinistic Christian, for lack of a better term. Here’s where I will part somewhat with reformers carrying around these “lists” of how to know whether or not one is saved. We have to be very careful with this, because this puts people in a works-righteousness mindset. Our salvation is not subjective to our performance. While it is true that these are characteristics associated with true Christians, they are not to be used as our personal barometer. If I am constantly examining my performance, I can never have assurance of salvation. Our salvation is not subjective to our performance. Our salvation is objective to what Christ did on the cross. We are saved exclusively by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and by having faith in his blood (Romans 3:24-26). Yes, we need to confess our sins when we sin. However, if we get in the wrong mindset, we will start questioning our salvation every single day. We need to be keeping our eyes on the cross instead of our performance. If we are truly saved, the performance will naturally manifest itself.
1 John 5:9-13
Amen. ❤Our Lord Jesus is good all the time. Know the heart,sprirt, and we are the temple ( gods temple), and his light even when darkness comes. His light shines within us.
If you’re worried; pray. If you pray, don’t worry.