What reassurance can we find in the Bible about where we will stand on judgment day? Can we be sure of our salvation?
Jesus assures us that knows his sheep. He gives them eternal life. They shall never perish.
Nobody can snatch them from his Father's hand (John 10:27-28).
At the second coming they will see salvation (Hebrews 9:27-28)
Jesus said clearly, "I go to prepare a place for you... I will come again and receive you to myself..." (John 14:1-3)
There is no fine print in the gospel. God's conditions are very fair: "...if you continue in the faith, established and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel..." (Colossians 1:23).
There is an "if" in God's plan of salvation, but God's plan is not "iffy".
We know we are saved if we keep his commandments. And "his commandments are not burdensome" (1John 2:3-5).
God doesn't expect immediate perfection either. He just expects us to "give diligence" and to "press on" .
Everyone can do that (Philippians 3:12-14, 2Peter 1:2-11).
God's promise is immutable (unchangeable). God never lies.
But God nevertheless confirmed his promise with an oath. So we have two unchangeable things to give us courage: the promise, and the oath to confirm it (Hebrews 6:13-20).
We also have a guarantee or seal: the Holy Spirit given to us after we hear, believe, and obey the gospel.
This strengthens us on our journey to our heavenly inheritance (Ephesians 1:3-14).
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