Have you ever questioned your salvation or had someone ask you how they can know for sure they are saved?

1 John 5:13 states, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”

So, when people come to me with doubts, I take them through the book of 1 John. This Scripture was written to the early church (and to you and me) as an assurance of eternal life and a warning for those who were only going through the motions.

Here are 12 signs of an authentic Christian:

1st Sign (1 John 1:1–4)

You have encounters with Christ. This encounter is real, personal and life changing. Authentic Christianity is not a one-time occurrence in the past but a living, growing, genuine and authentic relationship with the Lord.

2nd Sign (1:5–6; 2:29–3:8)

You walk in righteousness. You are not perfect. However, your overall life is not one of sinfulness; you are striving to be like Christ. When you fall, you are broken over it and confess the sin. A false believer will be able to enjoy their sinful lifestyle.

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This article was originally published at TheAlabamaBaptist.org.