Asking the Most Important Question (Protestant/Evangelical Devotional and Caucus)

Many believe that assurance of eternal salvation is neither possible nor even to be sought. To claim such assurance is considered a mask of supreme arrogance, the nadir of self-conceit.

Yet if God declares that it is possible to have full assurance of salvation and even commands that we seek after it, it would be supremely arrogant for one to deny or neglect it.

In fact, God does command us to seek certainty about our salvation: "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall" (2 Peter 1:10, NIV).

This command admits of no justifiable neglect. It addresses a crucial matter. The question "Am I saved?" is one of the most important questions I can ever ask myself. I need to know the answer. I must know the answer. This is not a trifle.

Without the assurance of salvation, the Christian life is unstable. It is vulnerable to the debilitating rigors of mood changes and allows the wolf of heresy to camp on the doorstep.

Progress in sanctification requires a firm foundation in faith. Without it, the foundation crumbles.

Ask God to cement the foundation of your faith with divine assurance of your salvation.

2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

Ephesians 2:4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved

1 Peter 1:5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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2 posted on 01/13/2016 6:36:24 AM PST by Gamecock ( Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...Matthew 10:28)

I could not go through life not having a clue where I was going to spend eternity. Why would I go through life, trying to do the best I could do, only to wake up in hell? If there is no assurance of salvation, then it is all about eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you die.

3 posted on 01/13/2016 7:03:01 AM PST by Mark17 (Thank God I have Jesus, there's more wealth in my soul than acres of diamonds and mountains of gold)

“Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.” ... Mark Twain

4 posted on 01/13/2016 7:05:27 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)

5 posted on 01/13/2016 7:21:02 AM PST by Gamecock ( Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...Matthew 10:28)

Thanks, but no thanks. I prefer the exclusive company of those in heaven.

:-)

6 posted on 01/13/2016 7:38:31 AM PST by Mark17 (Thank God I have Jesus, there's more wealth in my soul than acres of diamonds and mountains of gold)

Thanks, but no thanks. I prefer the exclusive company of those in heaven.

:-)

Exactly. Twain was wrong. I suspect one aspect of Hell is that those there won't be aware of any fellow "company."

Exactly. Twain was wrong. I suspect one aspect of Hell is that those there won't be aware of any fellow "company."

I have always kind of felt that way too. They will be so caught up in their own misery, agony and torment, they probably wouldn't be interested in anyone else.
I have no idea why the vast majority of people choose to go to Hell. It makes no sense to me.

8 posted on 01/13/2016 8:05:03 AM PST by Mark17 (Thank God I have Jesus, there's more wealth in my soul than acres of diamonds and mountains of gold)

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