How Do You Know You Are Saved?

The inner testimony of the Holy Spirit gives assurance of your salvation and adoption into God’s family. “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:16), not by some inner mystical voice, but by the fruit He produces in us. The character of born again believers is transformed from the inside-out into the characteristics of Jesus. To many unbelievers, this is a stumbling block or even foolishness. They won’t truly understand it until the Holy Spirit actually reveals it to them.

Salvation produces the outward fruit of transformation love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23); the characteristics of Jesus. It reveals new thoughts, attitudes and actions Christlike, pleasing to God and bringing Him glory.

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The visible proof of “real salvation” is a transformed life. In everything you say and do, let others see Christ in you. Always be read to give an answer to anyone who asks about your new attitude and how you have changed and the hope you have, speaking with gentleness and respect just as Jesus would do. (from 1 Peter 3:15)

“Do not be ashamed of the gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (from Romans 1:16)

You simply cannot be truly saved and remain the same!