Lesson 1 1 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. I Corinthians 16:13 ME AND MY SALVATION 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. A bridge is defined as a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong. The Bible speaks often of a STRONG Christian life. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. The Bible speaks often of things such as being strong in GRACE and FAITH. 1 John 5:13 These thing have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life. If you are going to be a strong Christian, then you must KNOW that you are saved.
Lesson 1 2 I. The of Doubt A. Doubt Affects Our Nothing will rob you of your joy more than doubts about your salvation. 1 John 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. B. Doubt Affects Our I have never known a Christian who was any good in the work of Christ who did not have the assurance of his salvation. ~ D.L. Moody ~ Doubts always hinder one from serving God. Without assurance of his or her salvation, it is hard for one to have a burden for souls and a passion for serving God. C. Doubt Affects Our 2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. There was no doubt in Paul s mind as to where he would spend eternity. Doubts rob you of that assurance.
Lesson 1 3 I Know My Name Is There My name is in the Book of Life, O bless the name of Jesus! I rise above all doubt and strife, And read my title clear. II. The of Doubts A. There is an Reason Some people doubt because their feelings change. B. There is a Reason Not remembering everything about the day a person got saved can cause that person to doubt. C. There is a Reason The differences in salvation experiences people have, or the circumstances surrounding one s salvation experience can cause some to doubt. D. There is a Reason Sin in a person s life can cause them to doubt their salvation.
Lesson 1 4 III. The for Doubts Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Oh how blessed it is to know that you are saved. John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life. A. Faith in God s What are you depending on to take you to heaven? Christ alone is God s provision for salvation. B. Faith in God s According to the Bible, if you have believed on the Lord Jesus, you are saved. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Lesson 1 5 Feelings ~ Author Unknown For feelings come and feelings go, And feelings are deceiving. My warrant is the Word of God Naught else is worth believing. Though all my soul should feel condemned, For want of some sweet token, There is One great in my heart, Whose word cannot be broken. I ll stand on His unchanging Word, Till soul and body sever, For though all things should pass away, His Word shall stand forever. When you begin to believe what God says in His Word, then you will be able to sing: I Know My Name is Written There My name once stood with sinners lost, And bore a painful record; But by His blood the Savior crossed, And placed it on His roll. I know, I know my name is there; I know, I know my name is written there. If you are going to be a strong Christian, you must be 100% sure you are saved.