20 Proofs of Being a Believer

According to 1 John, you know you're saved if:

1. You walk in God's light (1:6).

2. You have fellowship with God's family (1:7).

3. You have a keen sense of your own sinfulness (1:8, 10).

4. You live in willful obedience to God's Word (2:3, 5).

5. You no longer are enamored with what captivates the world (2:15).

6. You do things that are right in God's eyes (2:29).

7. You eagerly anticipate the return of the Lord (3:2).

8. You desire to live a life of purity (3:3).

9. You have a growing freedom from sinful behavior (3:6-10; 5:18).

10. You have a genuine love for other believers (3:14; 4:7).

11. You demonstrate your love in word and deed (3:18-19).

12. You have the witness of your conscience (3:21-22).

13. You have the indwelling presence of the Spirit (3:24; 4:13).

14. You have the ability to distinguish truth from error (4:6).

15. You confess that Jesus is God the Son (4:15).

16. You believe that Jesus is the Christ (2:22-23; 5:1).

17. You exhibit "overcoming faith" (5:4-5).

18. You believe the promise of God (5:9-10, 12).

19. You trust the purpose of God's Word (5:13).

20. You have an understanding from the Son of God (5:20).

 
Privacy Statement | Comments or Questions? | Employment | Volunteer Opportunites | Contact Us | Copyright Information


Gospel Communications Alliance Member