Don't Look to Yourself for Assurance (Paul Washer)

Do you struggle with assurance of your salvation? Chances are it's probably because you are looking to the wrong place. Don't look to yourself and your "good" works for assurance, but look to the one who will produce those good works in you: Jesus Christ. Him, His propitiation on the Cross, and His resurrection from the dead is what you should look to for assurance. If you look to yourself, you'll get stuck; you can count on that.


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[xRONx89]

Honest question, if someone is weak in faith and repentance but faith is there and repentance is in action none the less, then the person suddenly dies, will they receive glory? Now, this wasn't a personal question but one I've always wondered. I'm struggling with sin however I think I'm in the young age of my faith and that's why I'm struggling so much but I am going deeper. Today I sinned the sin I hate and I was convicted and I desired God because of it. I have faith in Him. Am I saved?

[LaneCh]

"xRONx89": Think of this: Do unbelievers desire God? Are they convicted of sin? The Holy Spirit is what convicts believers of sin. Christians have the Holy Spirit and as a result, they struggle against sin where unbelievers don't struggle against it at all. It sounds like you're a believer to me. Keep looking to Christ and His finished work on the Cross for your assurance now. We are told that faith in Christ saves. We're not told there's a certain amount of it needed, just that it's there.

[angelcomet1]

there is always something wrong with people according to him we are never good enough,people who dont know if they are saved or not,doing good or evil will determine on if you are worthy,dutch are so willing to believe such a man,an orator that can get you to believe anything,paul washer doesnt know how stupid these people are listening.what about God is love ,why so much talk of hell?there is evil and good,that is what you should be judged for

[SIXTHS3AL]

Love these messages from Paul Washer. God knows I make no excuse for my sin, but at the same time what a relief to rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

[miltinhosk8br]

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[GodLovesUs100]

@LaneCh I'm struggling with assurance right now.for some reason I feel I'm lacking in something.I see other Christians and they seem different from me.When I watch sermons on assurance, I don't see anything pointed out that would make me think i am not saved but i struggle a lot with things like full surrender and love.I don't know what to do, i feel double minded.Sometimes I feel assured and other times I feel lost, like I damned to the worst parts of Hell :(

[1patnick1]

@LaneCh Thats an awesome answer man. Seriously.

[dandvc]

I wish the audio for this was on iTunes.

[texasdallasmexico]

wow! this was just what I needed to hear. Dont look at your failiures look at Christ