How do I know I am truly a Christian when I constantly struggle with sin?

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As we struggle daily with sin, our assurance of salvation can waver, and we might even question if we truly belong to the Lord. From an online youth conference hosted by Reformation Bible College, Stephen Nichols reminds us where to find true assurance in the fight for faith.

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The fact that you "struggle" with sin is one of the many indicators that the Spirit is working in you. The worse place you can be is still being dead in your sins and not caring that you're sinning. Walking through the narrow gate isn't easy, the life of flesh vs Spirit is a long, grueling battle of sanctification and many want out, which is why only few enter. God never said living the Christian life would be easy, but He did promise that our lives would be fulfilled once we finish the race to receive that Crown of LIFE. Press on, brethren. See you at the finish line. 👑 🙏

thispak

If you dont struggle
Then you are not aware of your sin
Those that get convicted with their sin
know whom they belong too

ricksaunders

Oh how comforting this video is. What a blessed Savior we have. How I long for the day to see him face to face.

pete

I love Jesus, I struggle with addiction, the guilt and self condemnation are too much sometimes, I do struggle with salvation assurance because of my addiction

christineadamitus

I needed to hear this, right at this very minute in my life. I have recently sinned by using pornography and am in a period of waning. Thank you so much for reminding me that Christ, and Christ alone, is my assurance of salvation.

nobuckle

1 John 5:13
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.

ChandraAnandInChrist

can't keep going back and forth like this. I can feel my heart failing 😢

georgew

if I am always looking to my obedience for assurance that would be so burdensome and i would only have joy when I'm measuring up to that standard.
Whether you're struggling or not your assurance is in the Gospel. While you were yet sinning Christ died for you. Believe it even when you struggle. nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus. Just BELIEVE!

zebpettyninja

The fact you are aware of your struggle, you know you have a problem, you know you require help from the Living God, proves His presence.
Temptation is no sin, giving way to it is a problem, if you continue to give way, you may have unresolved issues, but we all struggle on the narrow difficult road.

sledge

1 John 1:7, 8, 9
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

ChandraAnandInChrist

One of the best ways I've ever heard this stated. I have my moments of great confidence, and it all comes from the promises and assurances of scripture. Fight the good fight, run the race. Our reward is guaranteed by the precious blood of our Lord. 🙌🏻❤

krazoChrist

I agree. We are to repent, but we will never be perfect. We must have faith. John 1:8-9 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

georgeburks

" ....how can I do such a wicked thing and sin against God."
Genesis 39:9✝️

I know I am a Christian because
The desire of my heart is to please God
To be obedient to His Word

What is the desire of your heart
That's how you know

jessyjonas

you are saved because God said it, period
if you are doubting your salvation because of sins you commit, you should get the right gospel :
trust God's work on the cross, and all your sins are forgiven.
doubts comes from false teachers who are trying to insert people's own performances into the requirement for salvation.
avoid those unbelievers, any of those who say you can 'loose' your salvation, and those who say you have to work enough or you are not really saved ... those people are from the devil.
*you are not saved because of what you do for God*
*you are saved because of what Jesus did for you*

nicolas

Thank you. 😊 I needed to hear this today. I've been struggling with sin lately. I will say though that even in those times of weakness, I still feel like something isn't right, and feel instant sorrow afterwards. I do take that as assurance of salvation, because otherwise I wouldn't care and would revel in my sin.

jhamilton