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Sep 2025
33m 34s

Am I Really Saved? 6 Birthmarks of Genui...

JONNY ARDAVANIS
About this episode

Are you struggling with doubts about your salvation? You're not alone. In this powerful message, we explore the 6 biblical birthmarks of genuine saving faith that can give you confidence in your eternal destiny. To clarify, we must not ever confuse the fruit of salvation with the root of our salvation, which is faith in Jesus Christ.

📖 What You'll Learn:

    •    The difference between false faith and saving faith

    •    How to examine yourself according to Scripture (2 Corinthians 13:5)

    •    Why God wants you to have assurance, not doubt

    •    Biblical answers to "Can I lose my salvation?"

🔑 The 6 Birthmarks Covered:

  1. Belief in Jesus Christ
  2. Love for God, His people, and His Word
  3. Obedience (fruit, not root of salvation)
  4. Humility before God
  5. Perseverance through trials
  6. Steadfastness in faith

Important Note: This isn't about earning salvation through works, but recognizing the fruit that genuine faith produces. As Jesus said, "By their fruits you shall know them."

Perfect for: Christians struggling with assurance, new believers, anyone wanting to understand biblical salvation, small group studies, discipleship.

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