Assurance of Salvation | Ep 9

Can you really know you're saved? What happens when you sin after believing the gospel? Does God still love you? In this deeply encouraging episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the vital and often misunderstood topic of the assurance of salvation—a truth that is not just possible, but essential for every believer’s stability, joy, and spiritual growth.

Drawing from Romans 5 and 8, as well as other key passages, this episode shows how assurance isn’t based on feelings, performance, or even the strength of one’s faith—but rather on the unchanging love of God, the finished work of Christ, and the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Josh explains how gospel truths like justification, redemption, and propitiation are not just legal facts, but the foundation for a secure and lasting relationship with God.

Listeners will discover how God’s “much more” love—demonstrated while we were yet sinners—is even more powerful now that we are His children. You’ll learn why nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus, how the Spirit bears witness with your spirit, and why your salvation is sealed and secured forever.

Whether you're a new believer or wrestling through doubt and discouragement, this episode invites you to rest in the reality that God is for you, Christ intercedes for you, and the Holy Spirit seals you. Assurance is not arrogance—it’s faith rightly placed in the truth of God’s Word and the love of Christ that holds you fast.