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Your mind is a wonderful thing. It is composed of physical parts that connect all the components of your body. Your brain is made up of neurons and chemicals that help you recall much information. We begin learning basic human functions from our parents or guardians, such as eating and using the bathroom. They teach us how to talk before we can even spell or read a word. From this basic knowledge, we further our wisdom by attending school to learn about the world in which we live. Classes are provided to explore everything from microscopic cells to the many galaxies in this universe. Some of us have obtained great success in expanding our knowledge. Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and many others were renowned for their exceptional intellect. They are influential thinkers who helped society grow and adapt. But can all this wisdom and information poured into our brains save us? Is salvation just an issue of ignorance? Are those who are not saved simply misunderstanding what the Bible teaches? 

Many people want hard evidence or proof of their faith and salvation. As Christian believers, we know that our works do not save us. But many still seem to base salvation on works, pre- or post-Christ. The danger of determining the genuineness of our salvation by our works draws us further from Christ. Our works should never be used as a determining factor in one’s salvation. Some would even say, “If you truly are saved, you will do good works.” Although this statement may be true, it is not accurate. Read on to discover why…

In a world filled with fake news and fake people, it is no wonder that we struggle to believe in anything or anyone today. Artificial Intelligence can generate photos of long-gone loved ones and turn them into living video clips. A.I. can also create entirely imaginary images and fool the public into believing they are real. We now live in a world of make-believe and fantasies. We see it in movies and read it in books. The fiction world has overtaken the non-fiction reality. To put it another way, it is hard to find something to have assurance in today. Living constantly in a world of imitation, Christians fall from grace and feel as though they have lost their salvation. How can we know we have salvation? Is there something to measure? Can we pinpoint something that will assure us of our salvation? In this three part series, we will look into how someone can know and be assured they are saved. Part one will cover what faith is and what we believe in as Christians. The second part will cover the false assurance of salvation by works. The last article will explain how salvation cannot come from what we know alone. My hope is that you will discover what faith really is, and how we can have absolute assurance of our salvation. Read on if you want this assurance.