How Can We Be Sure Of Salvation

First we must clearly recognize that

OUR OWN WORKS CANNOT SECURE A TICKET TO HEAVEN
Because of the confusion which is often caused by human feelings, let me first list things that do not give
us the right to enter heaven:
Salvation is NOT the result of:

trying to do our best

many good works
child baptism
church membership
higher education
much prayer and knowledge of the Bible
family heritage or lineage
giving generous donations to religious causes
our parents faith or sincerity
penance or pilgrimages
keeping the Ten Commandments
keeping the Golden Rule
keeping the Sabbath Day
partaking of the Communion
partaking of Mass or the Eucharist
being religious
trying to lead a good life
self-effort
trying to be honest
adult baptism
church attendance
social work

Not one of these things can save us. These things may or may not be good. But they definitely do not
give us salvation and eternal life!
This may seem incredible to you, and you may be asking Who than can be saved? It must be some very
special work or observance that I need to do?
No, my dear friend it is not some work YOU must do. It is the work that Jesus has already done. Its the
grace, the loving-kindness of GOD that saves, and it is based on the redemptive work of Christ for you on
the cross! He was crucified to save you!

For when we were still weak, Jesus at the right time died for the ungodly. Now very rarely will someone
die even for a righteous man, though possibly for a good man someone might even have the courage to
die. But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Jesus died for us.
(Romans 5:6-8)
Yes it was Jesus, who dies for us. It was Jesus who paid the penalty for our sins. And it is only on the
basis of His sacrifice at Calvary that our sins can be forgiven. As the apostle Peter wrote:
Jesus also suffered for you there was no deceit found in his mouth and He Himself bore our sins in
His body on the tree (the cross). (1 Peter 2:21-24)
HOW THEN CAN I BE SAVED?
The Bible says: Whoever will call upon the Name of the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13)
TO CALL upon the LORD is to cry out from the heart not merely from the lips. It is a heart-cry; a cry of
desperation Jesus save me. Im lost! It is a genuine cry that the Almighty is waiting to hear.
SALVATION IS GODS GIFT
God does not reward us with salvation for our efforts, but He wants to give us salvation freely. In other
words, you cant buy it, or pay for it in any way; but you can receive it as a free gift. The Bible says:
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus, our Master. (Romans
6:23)
THE GIFT MUST BE PERSONALLY RECEIVED
You may know all about the Bible, you may know that salvation is available to you, but unless you
receive it, your knowledge will do you no good at all.
JESUS MUST BE RECEIVED AS SAVIOUR
The Messiah is the Way, and the Entrance into the Kingdom of God; and it is into His kingdom that we
must be transferred. Look at the following Bible verses very carefully and you will see that Jesus must
become your personal Savior.
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given
among men, by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
Yet to all who received Him, to those who believe in and trust in His Name, Jesus, He gave the right to
become children of God. (John 1:12)
For God, Lord, the Almighty, so loved the world, that He gave His one-and-only unique, eternal Son, so
that whoever believes and trusts in Him, shall not perish, but have eternal (everlasting) life. (John
3:16)

He who believes and trusts in the Son, has eternal life; but he who does not believe the Son, shall not
see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
Because Jesus is Gods anointed One sent to be the Savior of the world it is essential that we accept
His sacrifice for us, that we believe and trust in Him, and receive Him as our personal Savior.
How do we receive Jesus as our Savior and Master? There are three words that explain the step of faith
that we each one needs to take:
1. Acknowledge our condition to God that we are a condemned sinner; that we have sinned
against God; have broken His commands and gone my own way; that we need to be saved from
sin and its awful penalty; and need to be reconciled to the Holy, Heavenly Master.
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. And, The wages of sin is death, but the free
gift of God is eternal life in the Messiah, Jesus our Master. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
God, be merciful to me, the sinner! (Luke 18:13)
2. Believe in our heart that Jesus the Messiah the Anointed One - is the One who came from
Heaven, lived amongst men, and gave His life as a sacrifice, and substitute, to pay the penalty of
our sins; and that He rose from the dead, and ascended to Heaven.
All of us like sheep have gone astray. Each of us has turned to his own way, but Lord has caused
the iniquity of us all to fall on him Jesus the Lamb of God. (Isaiah 53:6)
For Lord, the Almighty God so loved the world, that He gave His one-and-only, eternal Son, so
that whoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have eternal (everlasting) life. (John 3:16)
Jesus said: I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep My
sheep hear and listen to My Voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; I give them eternal
life, and they shall never perish; and no-one will snatch them out of My hand. (John10:11, 2728)
To believe means that on the basis of what the Lamb of God has done for you at Calvary, you trust Him
to forgive your sins; to save you, to cleanse you, and to make you a new person in Christ. It means you
are trusting Him to work the miracle of new life in you; to put His Holy Spirit within you; and to write
your name in the Book of Life in Heaven.
To believe in the Messiah means you are trusting the Savior to fulfill His promises to deliver you from
Satans kingdom; to implant you in the Kingdom of Light; and to make you His own a genuine child of
God.

Yes, He does all that for you; and your part is to simply receive His provision by trusting in Him. It is by
simple childlike faith that this becomes real for us. This is what is meant by receiving Jesus as your
personal Savior.
He who believes and trusts in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not believe the Son shall not
see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
3. Confess that Jesus the Messiah is your Master, your Savior, and your God.
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as LORD, and believe in your heart that God raised Him
from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness,
and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, whoever believes
in Him will not be disappointed. (Romans 10:9-11)
First, you can express your faith by thanking Jesus for paying the penalty of all your sin at Calvary, and
for answering your prayer today.
Then confess to the Father that you are now receiving Jesus as your personal Savior, and that you will
now own Him as your Master.
Then, as soon as possible, witness to someone else to a friend or relative, that Jesus is your Savior.
SIMPLE FAITH
It is your simple faith that the Almighty honors. He is waiting and knocking at the door of your life,
waiting to come in to fulfill His word within you.
My dear reader, if you have not already done so, will you open the door of your life to the Savior today?
If you do your part, He will definitely do His. Just come to Him in prayer, wherever you are. Kneel or bow
your head, and take those three simple A-B-C steps
Acknowledge Believe Confess
When you have done that, thank the Heavenly Father for answering your prayer. For if you pray with a
sincere heart, He will hear and answer immediately. You may or may not have spontaneous feelings,
but the peace and joy of God will follow. And this is His promise:
AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS WILL BE
SAVED. (Acts 2:21)
Following is a decision prayer which may help you to express your thoughts. If you are ready to receive
Jesus as your Savior, then pray to Him sincerely in the words of this prayer, or in similar words.
DECISION PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus the Messiah. I come just as I am, acknowledging
that I am a sinner, weighed down by failure and evil deeds, words and thoughts.

Almighty One, You know my heart and life, and all the things I ever did. You know I want to be saved. I
need to be made anew. Heavenly Father, I want Your miracle in my life; I dont want to go on another
day without your salvation.
Father, on the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary, I ask you to forgive my sins, and to cleanse my
life. By Your power and grace I am turning from my unbelief, and I trust you to deliver me, and to make
me a new person. Save me, Father, both now and for eternity.
Jesus, Master, I believe You are the Savior, the Anointed Lamb of God who died in my place. I thank You
for paying the penalty of my sins. I believe You rose from the dead that You are the living Savior. I now
receive You, and confess You as my Savior and Master. I am simply trusting You to fulfill Your promises
to me, and to do Your miracle in my life today. By Your grace, I will follow You all the days of my life, and
confess You before men.
Thank You Father, for answering my prayer; thank You for receiving me as Your child. Thank You, Jesus,
My Master, for coming into my life. Thank You for Your love and Salvation. Thank You for Your gift of
eternal life. Thank You for writing my name in Your Book of Life. Amen.
And now a few words of guidance for the immediate days ahead
GROW IN THE LORD
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Messiah. (2 Peter 3.18)
1. Feed on the Word of God. The food you need for your spiritual life is found in the Bible. Read,
study and meditate on the Word of God daily, and listen to what God is saying to you. The Word
will give you knowledge, guidance and encouragement.
2. Develop your Prayer Life. Prayer is communicating with God; it is having fellowship with your
Father and Savior; it is worshipping God in spirit. Pray to your Master at the beginning and end
of every day. But talk to Him regularly throughout the day. He wants to be your closest
companion.
3. Take a Stand for your Master. Dont be a secret believer. Be baptized, and witness concerning
your Savior whenever possible. Declare your allegiance to Jesus the Messiah.
4. Have fellowship with other believers. Meet with Gods people regularly. Pray, seek and find a
faithful church, or a gathering of believers. Many small groups meet in home for fellowship.
5. Live for the Master. Let the Master live out His life for you. Let your life count for Christ, and for
eternity. And, Jesus bless You!!!