...Do you doubt your salvation? Doubts are not uncommon to Christians. GOD'S PURPOSE -God intends for us to know we have eternal life. The Bible says, "He that hath the Son hath life;...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"(I John 5:12-13). -God intends for us to experience the joy of salvation (John 15:10-11). OUR NEED - Why do you feel you need assurance of your salvation? Bible writers also expressed the need for renewal (Psalm 51:12). -Has sin or disobedience caused you to doubt your salvation? -Has Satan placed doubts in your mind (Genesis 3:1)? -Have you neglected prayer, Bible study, worship and witness? -Do you have unanswered questions about God or about daily experiences of life? GOD'S PROVISION -God has promised to complete His work of salvation in us (Philippians 1:6). ...Jesus promises assurance of eternal life. "He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24). -Jesus said no one could take the Christian out of His hand (John 10:28). -The Holy Spirit tells us we are the children of God (Romans 8:16). OUR RESPONSE -We receive God's assurance by faith and express it through obedience (I John 2:3-5). Christians are not to trust only their feelings. We walk by faith, not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7). -Confess all known sin. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unright- eousness"(I John 1:9). -Commit yourself to the lordship of Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9-10). -Claim God's promises of salvation by faith. Know. Believe. Commit. (II Timothy 1:12). -Obey God's commands (John 14:21; 15:10). MY COMMITMENT: Father, I place my complete faith in You and thank You for the assurance of salvation.