What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Can we know through the grace of Jesus whether we are saved, or can we never really know?"
Answer
If this question is troubling you, you can come to Jesus with your uncertainty. Yes: The quotations say that through faith in him, you can have assurance of forgiveness and eternal life. This assurance rests not on your own worthiness, but on Jesus’ grace and his promises. When doubts arise, you can remember his words and renew your trust in him through prayer.
Jesus’ promise gives assurance
»Day by day I am given assurance of God’s love. “Whoever hears my word,” says Christ, “and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”«
This promise from John 5:24 directs your attention to Jesus and his word, not to the strength of your feelings.
Your hope rests in Jesus’ worthiness
»Many dwell on their unworthiness as though it were a virtue. It prevents them from coming to Jesus in the full assurance of faith. They should feel their unworthiness and, for that very reason—because of their sinfulness—recognize that they must come to the Savior, who is their worthiness and will be their righteousness if they repent and humble themselves. Their unworthiness is an evident fact. The worthiness of Jesus Christ is certain. Therefore, let every doubting soul take hope and courage, for they have One who is worthy to be their Savior.«
Forgiveness rests on Christ’s promise
»When the sinner believes that Christ is their personal Savior, then, according to his unfailing promises, God forgives their sin and freely justifies them. The repentant soul recognizes that their justification comes from Christ’s having died for them as their substitute and surety, and from his being their atonement and righteousness.«
You can accept the promise personally
»The promise that you are accepted in the Beloved is for you. Hold fast to it with unwavering faith.«
You can tell Jesus what makes you feel uncertain and ask him to help you trust his promise.
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
Founder of EGW Vision
Why I built EGW Vision
Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
EGW Vision helps you find topics, statements, and quotes faster, especially when many original sources are not yet fully available in your language. The tool searches semantically, groups relevant content by topic, and presents matching results as clearly as possible in your language.
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