Doubting Thomas
Most people have heard of Thomas the Doubter. And often he's referred to in somewhat negative terms. But to tell the truth,most of us have at one time or another doubted our salvation. We've been through times where we just didn't "feel saved" and Satan has used those times to plant seeds of doubt. Because of this doubt and the importance of finding out or being sure of our salvation I chose to put this "bible study" of sorts here so that anyone might read through it themselves and be sure of their salvation.
Ways to Determine Salvation
Satan can influence one's thoughts: Acts 5:3; Luke 8:12
Satan can influence one's emotions: II Corinthians 11:13-15
Human reasoning is not the basis of truth: Isaiah 55:8-9; Proverbs 14:12
Emotions or feelings are not the basis of truth: II Corinthians 1:8-9 ( Their feelings were not true. Satan is the author of all lies.)
God's Word is the basis of truth: John 17:17; John 8:32
A saved person walks in the light of Christ: I John 1:5-7 A saved person does not hate: I Thessalonians 4:9; I John 2:9-11; 3:11,14-15; 4:8 A saved person is not worldly, but overcomes the world: I John 2:15-16; 5:4 A saved person does the will of God: I John 2:17 A saved person acts righteously: I John 3:10 A saved person will obey God's commandments: I John 5:2-3 A saved person overcomes the temptaions of the flesh: I Corinthians 10:13 A saved person has the Son: I John 5:12
Do you experience a feeling of closeness to Him?
Does He speak to your heart?
Do you go against your desires and nature to please Him?
Do you feel His presence when you pray? A saved person recieves answers to his prayers: I Johm 5:14-15; John 15:7 A saved person has an understanding of spiritual things: I John 5:19-20; I corinthians 2:14 A saved person lives a Christian life-style: II John 1:9; Galations 5:24 A saved person's salvation is a product of the power of God's Word: John 5:24; Romans 10:17 A saved person who sins is disciplined by God: Herbrews 12:6,8 A saved person will have the fruits of the Spirit: Galations 5:22-23 A saved person will allow God's Word to direct him or redirect him: I Thessalonians 2:13 A saved person will be led by the Spirit: Romans 8:4-11 A saved person has crucified the flesh: Galations 5:24