It's Brilliant For Any Person To Repent And Receive God's Forgiveness And Free Salvation?
Need 5 Reasons Why?
1. Receiving this gift brings the ultimate Blessing (a Friend that sticks closer than any other friend, Jesus) and blessings. Too many to count really. We long for a completely right relationship with God that we can never work hard enough to take hold of. Yes, close with Father, with Christ, and with the Holy Spirit (a beautiful unhindered fellowship with God), and that's exactly what we are privileged to enjoy.. that goes along with all the other benefits.
2. Receiving Him will free you from what you want to be free from.. from all guilt, fear, condemnation, and that horrific lifestyle of being a slave to sin. Yes, God gives real freedom from the torment of sin, of Satan and from this corrupt world system.
3. Receiving brings vertical trust with the gift of true repentance. God freely gives--He's the Giver of life! I'm talking about His saving faith not religious faith that not only allows our completely just and loving God to make us into new clean creatures that glorify Him, but this decision to hang a U-turn to God allows him begin His work on in the inside: to restore, change, sanctify, purify and mature a person spiritually into that one they always wanted to be.
4. Receiving Christ brings in/includes His sanctification - that lifetime process of really good change. God's forgiveness restores people, taking away all the shame, stain, and condemnation releasing them into an abundant life of great purpose and peace.
5. Receiving Jesus by faith brings on wise guidance for life and Bible application.. for conquering sin, the flesh, Satan, the corrupt world system, Satan and devils (you've undoubtedly heard about the third that fell due to their arrogant rebellion).
Think about it. If Satan can talk a third of the angels into rebelling and out of heaven, what makes you think he's not clever enough to talk you into hell with them. Misery loves company. Don't let him, or any demon, or any so-called friend, convince you that it's smart to sin and rebel against Authority.
Receiving the Lord brings wise guidance with inner assurances for you. We humble ourselves (we admit it and quit it--all the sinning) and guess what, that really proud one, Mr. Lu-Cifer gets defeated.
Want 5 guarantees or assurances inside? Here are five biblical guarantees a.k.a. assurances:
1. Assurance of salvation - 1 John 5:11-12.
2. Assurance of answered prayer - John 16:24.
3. Assurance of victory (over the world system, the fickle circumstances of life, the fleshly nature, and Satan) - 1 Corinthians 10:13.
4. Assurance of forgiveness - 1 John 1:9.
5. Assurance of guidance - Proverbs 3:5-6 (I dare ya if I may to memorize those verses. Want some more
Can we truly have assurance of salvation? Yes, absolutely. Assurance of salvation simply means being certain that you are saved. Many Christians throughout history have grappled with doubts about their salvation. The issue often arises when we look for assurance in the wrong places. People tend to focus on their spiritual growth, the good works they do, or their obedience to God’s Word as indicators of salvation. While these can be signs of a transformed life, they are not the foundation for assurance. Instead, the certainty of salvation is rooted in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Our confidence should rest on God’s promises, not on our subjective experiences.
How can you be sure of your salvation? Prayerfully reflect on 1 John 5:11–13: “This is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
The key question is, do you have the Son? Scripture makes it clear that those who believe in Jesus (John 1:12) have eternal life—not a temporary state, but everlasting. 1 John 5:13 assures us that we can know we have eternal life.
God wants His followers to live with the assurance of salvation, free from daily doubts and fears. That’s why the Bible clearly outlines the path to salvation: believe in Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Acts 16:31). Do you believe that Jesus died for your sins, rose from the dead, and trust Him alone for your salvation (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21)? If your answer is “yes,” then you are saved! Assurance is the freedom from doubt, and by trusting in God’s Word, you can be completely confident in your eternal salvation.
Jesus Himself promises this assurance: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand” (John 10:28–29). Eternal life, by its very nature, is permanent. No one—not even you—can take away the salvation God has given.
Take comfort in the truth of God’s Word. Instead of doubting, live confidently, knowing that your salvation is secure. This assurance is founded on the perfect and complete work of Jesus Christ. If you trust Him as your Savior, rest assured: you are saved.
We have assurance from God via that zeal of the Lord inside (Isaiah 9:7). The zeal of the Lord assures inside us of our Father's intense love for us, that unstoppable commitment -- yes, that relentless commitment to us and fruitful accomplish through us and His eternal purposes for our lives (See Isaiah 46:10; 55:10–11; Psalm 138:8; Philippians 2:13). The Lord is our capital "C" Champion who can never be stopped but will triumph over every enemy (Isaiah 42:13). Our future and salvation are totally secure in Him (Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 62:6–7).
We daily find comfort in the passionate determination of the Lord. His fervent agape charity, unwavering loyalty, and steadfast dedication to fulfilling His plan in and through us are undeniably reassured (Isaiah 46:10; 55:10–11; Psalm 138:8; Philippians 2:13). The Lord stands as our provider and protector! He's more than an unbeatable force that prevails against every foe (Isaiah 42:13, Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 62:6–7).
Let's remind ourselves of the benefits of salvation! In fact, let's “forget not His benefits” (Psalm 103:2).. any of them ever! Not Him, nor them.
Let’s not forgive all the wonderful things His done in our lives either. Remember how many times he answered prayer with His precise timing?
The Bible says, “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.. Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you” (Deuteronomy 4:9, 23).
When people like go brain-dead and forget to praise the Lord..when we fail to recall all the good things that He provides for our well-being, we reveal a root/or deeper heart issue. Our neglect reflects apathy, pride and indifference, which end in spiritual malady (Hebrews 2:1–3). But when we forget NOT His benefits—when we remember Him, and His mercy, and His compassion--such loyal love, forgiveness, and salvation—we can’t help but have our hearts renewed and our lives lifted as we all out praise, worship and bless the Lord (1 Chronicles 16:8–13 24–29, 34–36)!
Take a moment to reflect on the incredible benefits of your salvation and remember to “forget not His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). In this psalm, David passionately praises His Lord for God's abundant grace, mercies.. yes, urging his soul to “bless the Lord” six times (verses 1, 2, 20, 21, 22) and reminding David to remember all the good things God has done for His people too.
David calls on his entire being to praise the Lord, emphasizing the importance of not losing memory or appreciation of God’s blessings. In Hebrew, the verb translated as “forget” also means “to ignore” or “to cease to care about.” God’s “benefits” represent all the good things He provides to promote the well-being of His children.
We bless the Lord by recalling His mercies with gratitude. Much like exercising keeps muscles toned and strong, regularly praising God for His blessings keeps us spiritually sharp and connected to Him. Neglecting gratitude risks forgetting His benefits, leading to apathy toward His goodness.
David lists great (FREE) benefits from God to believers: forgiveness of sins, healing, redemption from death, love, mercy, provision, renewed strength, and justice for the oppressed (Psalm 103:3–6). He praises God’s compassion, patience, and unfailing love (Psalm 103:8) and recalls how God revealed His character and mighty deeds to Moses and the Israelites (Psalm 103:7).
God, in His mercy, withholds the punishment we deserve and lavishes us with unfailing love: “The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust” (Psalm 103:13–14, NLT).
As His children, we have so much to be thankful for! God’s forgiveness rescues us from darkness and transfers us into His Kingdom (Colossians 1:13–14). His healing extends to the wounds of sin: “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed” (Isaiah 53:5 nlt). He redeems us from death and frees us from the fear of dying (Hebrews 2:14–15).
May we never cease to care about His lovingkindness: “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live” (Psalm 63:3–4, ESV). Forgetting His benefits reveals a deeper issue—a heart of apathy that leads to spiritual decline (Deuteronomy 4:9, 23; Hebrews 2:1–3).
On the other hand, remembering His mercy, compassion, and salvation renews our hearts and lifts our spirits. When we consistently praise and bless the Lord, we are reminded of His goodness and draw closer to Him (1 Chronicles 16:8–13, 24–29, 34–36). Let us never forget His benefits but instead continually offer Him our gratitude and worship!
David can easily enumerate: “He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! The LORD gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly” (Psalm 103:3–6 nlt).
Are there some consequences for sinning? Yes, but God the Father holds back the punishment we really deserve and pours out His unfailing love to restore (Psalm 103:10–11). “The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust” (Psalm 103:13–14 nlt).
Want 5 Reasons Why You Can Not Earn Your Salvation?
The message of the gospel is not that we can somehow climb up some ladder to God's level for fellowship with Him, it’s the story of God coming down to us. He wanted to create a bridge between sinful people—us—and Himself.
1. You Were 100% Spiritually Dead in Sin And Can't Change That.
When you were unsaved, you were dead. Not mostly dead, not kind of dead- you were absolutely spiritually dead internally. Dead people can’t heal themselves. Before salvation, we were completely lifeless spiritually, held captive by sin, and were not able to appease God. Even our “good deeds” before Him all seem filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). This is not about you becoming a better you; it’s about God making you alive through Christ.
Before salvation, we were completely lifeless spiritually, held captive by sin, and were not able to appease God. Even our “good deeds” before Him all seem filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). This is not about you becoming a better you; it’s about God making you alive through Christ.
As described in the Bible, a person that has not been saved is referred to as “dead”. This is spiritual death. Just as a man who is dead physically cannot do anything beneficial to revive himself, so also a man who is spiritually dead can not possibly work a good work to save himself.
Ephesians 2:1 And you has he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)..
Ephesians 2:2-3 Wherein time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the sons of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
Titus 3:3 For we ourselves also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Does it ever look or sound like someone is doing wayyy better than you or me to be in the good graces of God and receive his favor and blessing? Yes, but even our own righteousness(es) to him are like filthy rags and Isaiah can bear witness to this.
You aren’t a good person, and neither am I. The Bible says there is only one who is good. Nobody living on your street is really a good person. Some are more good than others outwardly, but even the best of them isn’t good. Nobody living in your town is a good person. There is no such thing as a “good” person other than God. Even the best things we do aren’t so good.. not good enough to be acceptable to God. What did Isaiah say about this.
"For all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; and all of us wither like a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away." Isaiah 64:6 nasb
2. Salvation is a Divine Creation -- You Can Be a New Creation In Christ.
In the same way that God created the universe out of nothing, His is the hand that forges new life in us during the act of saving us. We seize when this starts, our being “the design work of Him”; there isn’t much else to us. God brings us into existence- not ourselves. Not because of anything we did to earn it. Salvation is a Creator thing, He’s shaping us in His image.The Bible says that Adam was created from the dust of the ground (Gen. 2:7-9) and that we are “created in Christ Jesus..” Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.The word “create” (Webster’s Dictionary, 1828) is defined- to produce: bring into being: Cause to exist. Interestingly when we study our Bibles our introduces God in the act of creating the world out of nothing. Can you imagine pulling something out of nothing by just speaking as I often hear on TV preachers? God did, and he is the only one who can do that for real.He makes it all out of his own stuff. We can only craft from an already existing material. Think about the main 3 words for create in Hebrew: bara' ('create, Greek equivalent ktizein), 'asah ('make, Greek equivalent poiein) and yatsar ('form, Greek equivalent plasso). The word bara' is used when referring to the paradigm of God in bringing this creation into being.
3. Salvation is a New Birth, That's As Real As Your Physical Birth.
You or me didn’t do anything to create yourself or a baby during this process of being “born again.” We don’t ask to be born: it happened above us. In its entirety, from beginning to end its God’s show - he initiates we response Trying to save yourself is like trying to birth yourself—it’s impossible.What happens when one is saved? Their salvation is described as being “born again” (John 3:3 it's spiritual birth). The Greek word translated “again” in John 3:3 is ἄνωθεν (an’-ō-then). Yhe word means from above. Therefore being born again requires that a person be born from above, which has to happen from outside of you anyway..coming into you.John 1:12-13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: hich were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit
The faith we possess is ultimately a divine gift from God. If salvation was something we could earn, we would have every reason to take pride in our achievements, yet Scripture firmly puts an end to any such boasting. It’s not about our contributions; it’s centered on God’s unearned grace, which bestows upon us what we could never achieve on our own. The faith that individuals can express in Christ is a wonderful blessing from God, and it is “not of works.” Ephesians 2:8-9 beautifully states, “For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.” No believer should take pride—there’s no basis for it. Our salvation is a gift granted to us at no cost! Romans 3:24 emphasizes, “Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
5. Salvation as a Sacred Calling and You and I Don't Call Ourselves. God Does That.
God’s invitation to salvation existed long before you were born. It is anchored in His eternal design, rather than in anything you might have accomplished. Your salvation is not a result of your actions, but rather a consequence of what Christ has achieved. You are called to be a saint because God has already established you as one through Him. While some may attempt to self-appoint, the truth is that you were not the one who called yourself. You are summoned by God for a purpose far greater than your own!
Ephesians 1:4-6 reveals, “According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
The calling of salvation that you have received carries a purpose that can transform the world! Romans 1:7 addresses all those in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:2 notes, “Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.” We are “called to be saints.” Our identity as saints is something given to us; we do not earn it through our actions. Instead, our actions stem from our identity as saints.
The essential truth is that salvation is not something we accomplish; it is a gift we accept. It is a divine offering, given freely and secured for eternity. If you are in Christ, find peace in the assurance that your salvation is whole—not due to your own efforts. We are called, “not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” All that we achieve, all that we have or become in Christ, is entirely by His grace. Therefore, we should lead our Christian lives with a heart full of gratitude, continually expressing our praise and appreciation for the Lord and His grace. Have you approached Him on His terms yet? Come to Christ today. Don’t hesitate. The only path to the Father’s holy Heaven is through Jesus Christ. No amount of good deeds, uplifting thoughts, moral behavior, effort, or self-control can secure your place there.
The Bible says that we called, “not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began..”
Whatever we'v gained, whatever we have or even become in Christ..it is by His grace. We should therefore live our Christian lives with gratitude and express praise and thankfulness for the Lord and His grace
Have you come to Him on His terms yet? Come to Christ now. Do not wait. The only way to the Father’s holy Heaven is through the Person of Jesus Christ. No amount of good deeds, positive thinking, moral living, striving or self-discipline can secure your place there.
