The Answer to Doubt

One question that I’m often asked is, can Christians lose their salvation? People are afraid of this, and I think it’s for good reason. New believers often experience moments of doubt, and so do Christians who have known the Lord for many years. In fact, the first temptation the serpent presented in the Garden of Eden was to doubt God. He said to Eve, "Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?" (Genesis 3:1). In other words, "Did God really say what you thought He said?"

When you have thoughts like, Maybe I’m not saved; maybe Christ really isn’t living inside of me, you need to stand on the Word of God, not on your emotions, because emotions will fluctuate. When they do, here are some Scriptures passages to remind you of God’s faithfulness:

All who believe in the Son of God know in their hearts that this testimony is true. (1 John 5:10)

For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. (Romans 8:16)

"I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." (John 5:24)

I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. (1 John 5:13)

During His temptation the wilderness, Jesus responded to each challenge with the words, "It is written," and then He quoted the Scriptures. Jesus stood on ground that we, too, can occupy. As we quote the Scriptures, it will bolster our faith. That is why we need to know the Word of God.