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The Salvation Question: How to Know You Truly Belong to God


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That terrifying question keeps believers awake at night: "What if I'm not really saved?" You prayed the prayer, walked the aisle, got baptized—but deep inside, uncertainty lingers. Maybe it started when you sinned again after promising God you wouldn't. Maybe your passion for God has cooled. Maybe your life doesn't look different enough from your unbelieving friends.

This raw fear haunts Christians across all denominations and maturity levels, yet few discuss it openly. The tragedy? Many believers live their entire Christian lives under this cloud of uncertainty, never experiencing the peace and confidence God wants them to have. They're saved but don't know it. They belong to God but don't feel it. They're His children but live like spiritual orphans.

The beautiful truth is that God doesn't want you wondering about your salvation status. Scripture clearly states: "I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13). Notice the word "know"—not hope, not think, not maybe—but know with certainty.

We explore what salvation actually is (a gift you receive, not a process you complete), the security of salvation (once saved, always saved), and the role of works (evidence of salvation, not the cause of it). We address common doubts: persistent sin, lack of feelings, slow growth, and insufficient faith. Most importantly, we point you back to the solid foundation: your salvation depends not on your performance, but on Christ's finished work.

If you've been plagued by uncertainty about your relationship with God, this episode offers biblical clarity and practical steps toward unshakable assurance. Stop living like a spiritual orphan when you're actually a beloved child of God.

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Godchaser PodcastBy Evan Evans