10 Point Test to See if You’re TRULY Saved

Introduction

This tutorial outlines a ten-point test derived from the book of 1 John, designed to help Christians evaluate their salvation status. Based on insights from Dr. Steven Lawson and presented by Todd Friel, this guide serves as a self-examination tool for believers to discern their relationship with God.

Step 1: Assess Your Fellowship with Believers

• Reference: 1 John 1:7
• Action: Reflect on your relationships with fellow Christians.
• Consider:
  • Do you prioritize spending time with other believers?
  • Is Jesus central to your conversations and interactions?
  • Evaluate if you genuinely enjoy fellowship with Christians over non-believers.

Step 2: Acknowledge Your Sinfulness

• Reference: 1 John 1:8
• Action: Examine your attitude toward sin.
• Consider:
  • Are you aware of your sinful nature?
  • Do you feel remorse for your sins, akin to a deep sense of disgust?
  • A true believer acknowledges their sinfulness and seeks God's forgiveness.

Step 3: Strive to Obey God's Commandments

• Reference: 1 John 2:3
• Action: Assess your knowledge and adherence to God’s commandments.
• Consider:
  • Are you familiar with biblical commandments beyond the Ten Commandments?
  • Do you strive to keep these commandments out of love for God, not to earn His favor?

Step 4: Evaluate Your Affection for the World

• Reference: 1 John 2:15
• Action: Identify your attachment to worldly things.
• Consider:
  • Do you find more joy in material possessions or the Creator?
  • Is your heart inclined toward worldly systems, or do you seek to honor God?

Step 5: Understand Your Relationship with Jesus

• Reference: 1 John 2:23
• Action: Reflect on your beliefs about Jesus Christ.
• Consider:
  • Do you confess Jesus as the Son of God?
  • How well do you grasp the significance of His dual nature as fully God and fully man?

Step 6: Long for Christ's Return

• Reference: 1 John 3:2
• Action: Evaluate your hope for Jesus' second coming.
• Consider:
  • Are you eagerly anticipating His return?
  • Do you engage actively in God's work while waiting for Him?

Step 7: Examine Your Practice of Sin

• Reference: 1 John 3:9
• Action: Assess whether you practice sin habitually.
• Consider:
  • Do you plan and look forward to sinning?
  • True Christians may struggle with sin but do not indulge in it as a lifestyle.

Step 8: Nurture Love for Fellow Believers

• Reference: 1 John 3:14
• Action: Reflect on your love for other Christians.
• Consider:
  • Do you actively serve and support fellow believers?
  • Is your love for them greater than for non-believers?

Step 9: Desire Sound Teaching

• Reference: 1 John 4:6
• Action: Examine your appetite for biblical teaching.
• Consider:
  • Do you enjoy and seek out deep, biblical sermons?
  • Are you attentive to God’s word and eager to learn?

Step 10: Boldly Confess Your Faith

• Reference: 1 John 4:15
• Action: Assess your willingness to share your faith.
• Consider:
  • Are you open about your belief in Jesus, or do you shy away from discussing Him?
  • A true believer should feel compelled to share their faith with others.

Conclusion

By going through this ten-point test, you can gain clarity on your spiritual state and relationship with God. If you find areas where you lack evidence of salvation, it may be time to seek a deeper relationship with Christ through repentance and faith. Remember, the goal of this self-examination is not to create despair but to lead you towards assurance and the transformative power of the Gospel.