Am i saved ?

[Darrell 48]

How dose one know that they have been accepted ( saved ) ? I seem like running back and forth all the time, and in the end I know I want to be on God's side.

[Willa]

Welcome, Darrell.  Have you repented not trusting in Christ for your salvation?  Have you surrendered to Jesus Christ as the Lord and Master of your life, to serve Him on His terms and not just when you agree with the Bible?  Do you pray often and desire fellowship with the Father?  Do you enjoy fellowship with other Christians?  Do you read your Bible regularly, study it and meditate on its words?

If you can say yes to these you are definitely a Christian, even if you may fall on your face occasionally. 

[Blood Bought 1953]

 

According to Jesus ,if you believe His Gospel that he gave to Paul to reveal to the world—if you believe that Christ died for your sins and believed that He rose  from the dead , you will be saved.

[BeauJangles]

Hi, Darrell. Some really good answers here, from Willa and Promises. Just to add, it's not unusual for someone who has recently accepted Jesus as Saviour and Lord, to doubt their salvation. I do hope you've come this far. If so, it is a wise thing to follow through with the advise given, in order to establish one's chosen faith in Christ. It's a daily walk with Him in life, that leads to life eternal. But you can have the assurance of that now, if He's in your heart. Welcome again to Worthy. God bless! 

Shalom, 

David/BeauJangles

[Blood Bought 1953]

3 hours ago, Darrell 48 said:

How dose one know that they have been accepted ( saved ) ? I seem like running back and forth all the time, and in the end I know I want to be on God's side.

 

Make sure you get good, solid Bible teaching..... You do not have to live a stressful Christian life, always lacking in Assurance of your Salvation......check out Charles Stanley, Ralph Arnold and Andrew Farley and sites like “ get God’s gift.org” 

[Debp]

1 minute ago, Blood Bought 1953 said:

 

Make sure you get good, solid Bible teaching..... You do not have to live a stressful Christian life, always lacking in Assurance of your Salvation......check out Charles Stanley, Ralph Arnold and Andrew Farley and sites like “ get God’s gift.org” 

Also, Dr. David Jeremiah is very good!   He's on YouTube, too.

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, Darrell 48 said:

How dose one know that they have been accepted ( saved ) ? I seem like running back and forth all the time, and in the end I know I want to be on God's side.

If you have asked Jesus Christ into your life to be your Lord and Savior and believe that He died on the cross for your sins you are saved. What is next?

Question: "I am a new Christian. What is the next step?"

Answer: Congratulations! If you are a new believer, you have just experienced the beginning of your new, eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10). Your sins have been forgiven and you have been given a fresh start (Romans 4:7). You have now been given inexpressible, glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8-9).

In addition to the wonderful blessings of knowing Christ, you are probably thinking, “Now what? What is the next step?” The Bible offers some important principles for those who have begun a relationship with God.

First, as a new Christian, begin reading the Bible. There are many translations and numerous places to start. While there is no perfect translation, we recommend you choose a Bible that is easy for you to understand and is faithful to the original text of the Bible. To sample some of today’s popular translations, you can go to websites such as BibleGateway.com or YouVersion.com. We recommend that you begin your reading with the Gospel of John or one of the other Gospels to read for yourself what Jesus taught and did during His time on earth. Other articles on GotQuestions.org will help you answer the practical questions you have about God and spiritual issues. The Bible teaches, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

Second, as a new Christian, begin praying. Prayer is simply talking with God. Many believe prayer must include a formal set of words that can only take place during a church service. However, the Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We are instructed to praise God day and night. If we desire to know God more deeply, we must communicate with Him regularly.

Throughout each day, you can give thanks to God, ask Him to answer your daily needs, and pray on behalf of others. It’s also important to pray together with others who follow Christ, encouraging each other, praising God, and seeking answers to everyone’s requests. For ideas on how to pray, you can begin with the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).

Third, as a new Christian, be baptized. Baptism symbolizes your new life in Christ and proclaims that you are now committed to Jesus. Even Jesus was baptized (Luke 3:1-22), and He calls His followers to also be baptized. Baptism was practiced by the very first followers of Jesus in Acts 2:41.

Usually, the leaders of a local church perform baptism. A local church pastor or church leader should be glad to speak with you about baptism if you express your interest.

Fourth, as a new Christian, build friendships with others Christians. The Christian life is designed to be enjoyed with others. Jesus invested much of His ministry with 12 disciples as His closest friends. He likewise calls us to live in community with one another. The New Testament has over 50 “one another” verses that refer to loving one another, serving one another, encouraging one another, and praying for one another. Each of these commands requires relationships with other Christians.

Fellowship with other believers is one of the purposes of a local church. If there’s a Bible-teaching church in your area, it’s a great place to get involved. If you live in a community without a church, you will need to pray for God to open opportunities for you to meet other Christians in your area.

Fifth, as a new Christian, help others. As you begin your new life as a Christian, you will find a new love inside you giving you a desire to help others. The Holy Spirit will lead you in ways to help. You might serve the poor in your community, assist a neighbor with yard work, or visit a sick friend in the hospital. The Spirit will clearly call you to show God’s love (1 John 3:17-18).

Sixth, as a new Christian, tell someone about your faith. Becoming a Christian is not a secret; it’s a celebration! Tell all who will listen about Christ’s work in your life. In some cases, other people will come to faith in Jesus through the example you share. Just before Jesus ascended to heaven, He commanded His disciples to make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:18-20). Today, Christians are still called to share the hope within us with others (1 Peter 3:15-16).

Finally, these are simply helpful tips on how to grow in your new faith; they are not a list of requirements to become a Christian or to stay a Christian. You have been saved by grace through faith, apart from any works of your own (Ephesians 2:8-9). God started the work in you, and He promises to finish it (Philippians 1:6). God bless you as you continue to mature in your faith!

https://www.gotquestions.org/new-Christian.html

Edited May 20, 2019 by missmuffet

[Blood Bought 1953]

5 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

If you have asked Jesus Christ into your life to be your Lord and Savior and believe that He died on the cross for your sins you are saved. What is next?

Question: "I am a new Christian. What is the next step?"

Answer: Congratulations! If you are a new believer, you have just experienced the beginning of your new, eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10). Your sins have been forgiven and you have been given a fresh start (Romans 4:7). You have now been given inexpressible, glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8-9).

In addition to the wonderful blessings of knowing Christ, you are probably thinking, “Now what? What is the next step?” The Bible offers some important principles for those who have begun a relationship with God.

First, as a new Christian, begin reading the Bible. There are many translations and numerous places to start. While there is no perfect translation, we recommend you choose a Bible that is easy for you to understand and is faithful to the original text of the Bible. To sample some of today’s popular translations, you can go to websites such as BibleGateway.com or YouVersion.com. We recommend that you begin your reading with the Gospel of John or one of the other Gospels to read for yourself what Jesus taught and did during His time on earth. Other articles on GotQuestions.org will help you answer the practical questions you have about God and spiritual issues. The Bible teaches, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

Second, as a new Christian, begin praying. Prayer is simply talking with God. Many believe prayer must include a formal set of words that can only take place during a church service. However, the Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We are instructed to praise God day and night. If we desire to know God more deeply, we must communicate with Him regularly.

Throughout each day, you can give thanks to God, ask Him to answer your daily needs, and pray on behalf of others. It’s also important to pray together with others who follow Christ, encouraging each other, praising God, and seeking answers to everyone’s requests. For ideas on how to pray, you can begin with the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).

Third, as a new Christian, be baptized. Baptism symbolizes your new life in Christ and proclaims that you are now committed to Jesus. Even Jesus was baptized (Luke 3:1-22), and He calls His followers to also be baptized. Baptism was practiced by the very first followers of Jesus in Acts 2:41.

Usually, the leaders of a local church perform baptism. A local church pastor or church leader should be glad to speak with you about baptism if you express your interest.

Fourth, as a new Christian, build friendships with others Christians. The Christian life is designed to be enjoyed with others. Jesus invested much of His ministry with 12 disciples as His closest friends. He likewise calls us to live in community with one another. The New Testament has over 50 “one another” verses that refer to loving one another, serving one another, encouraging one another, and praying for one another. Each of these commands requires relationships with other Christians.

Fellowship with other believers is one of the purposes of a local church. If there’s a Bible-teaching church in your area, it’s a great place to get involved. If you live in a community without a church, you will need to pray for God to open opportunities for you to meet other Christians in your area.

Fifth, as a new Christian, help others. As you begin your new life as a Christian, you will find a new love inside you giving you a desire to help others. The Holy Spirit will lead you in ways to help. You might serve the poor in your community, assist a neighbor with yard work, or visit a sick friend in the hospital. The Spirit will clearly call you to show God’s love (1 John 3:17-18).

Sixth, as a new Christian, tell someone about your faith. Becoming a Christian is not a secret; it’s a celebration! Tell all who will listen about Christ’s work in your life. In some cases, other people will come to faith in Jesus through the example you share. Just before Jesus ascended to heaven, He commanded His disciples to make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:18-20). Today, Christians are still called to share the hope within us with others (1 Peter 3:15-16).

Finally, these are simply helpful tips on how to grow in your new faith; they are not a list of requirements to become a Christian or to stay a Christian. You have been saved by grace through faith, apart from any works of your own (Ephesians 2:8-9). God started the work in you, and He promises to finish it (Philippians 1:6). God bless you as you continue to mature in your faith!

 

 Excellant post.....I would only add that to be saved one must believe in the Ressurection of Jesus.Its the second part of 1Cor15:1-4 that Jesus guaranteed would save if merely believed. 

[childoftheking]

5 hours ago, Darrell 48 said:

How dose one know that they have been accepted ( saved ) ? I seem like running back and forth all the time, and in the end I know I want to be on God's side.

 

Hey Brother, just believe that you are saved.   If you prayed and sincerely asked God to forgive you,  God will never deny anyone that privilege and honor to become one of His own.   From then on, just BELIEVE that He saved you.   You will soon feel it and know it.   But I assure you, if you sincerely asked God to forgive you and to be your Savior, YOU are saved this very moment!!

[Tzephanyahu]

9 hours ago, Darrell 48 said:

How dose one know that they have been accepted ( saved ) ? I seem like running back and forth all the time, and in the end I know I want to be on God's side.

Shalom @Darrell 48

Were you ever baptised with the Holy Spirit?  If not, seek this above all things. This is absolutely vital and a seal of salvation that you will know and feel in your heart.

Love & Shalom