Bible Verses About Assurance of Salvation

"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God."

"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand."

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."

"For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

"All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out."

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy."

What does the Bible say about assurance of salvation?

Can a believer know — truly know — that they are saved? The answer from Scripture is a resounding yes. Key King James Version passages include 1 John 5:13, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16. This page collects 10 KJV verses about assurance of salvation, each quoted in full.

Can a Christian know for sure they are saved?

Yes. 1 John 5:13 was written specifically so believers 'may know' they have eternal life. Assurance comes through faith in God's promises, the witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16), and the evidence of a transformed life.

Can you lose your salvation?

Jesus said His sheep 'shall never perish' and no one can pluck them from His hand (John 10:28-29). Philippians 1:6 assures that God will complete the work He began. Salvation is secured by God's power, not human effort.