What If I’m Not Really Saved? Questions from the Edge of Faith and Doubt (Faith and Doubt Series)

Episode • Sep 14, 2016 • 35m

How do we know we’re truly saved—and what if we’re not? Responding to a listener’s heartfelt and raw email, Mike and Andy revisit the topic of faith and doubt to explore some of the deepest spiritual fears many believers keep hidden. From worries about “false salvation” and demon possession to confusion over the Trinity and whether the Bible can be trusted, this episode brings grace and clarity to often terrifying questions.

Unpacking Matthew 7 and Revelation 22, Mike reframes salvation not as a contract of religious performance but as a covenant of trust and growing intimacy with the Jesus who invites us into the Kingdom of God—not just heaven someday, but life reoriented in the here and now.

Key Takeaways: • Faith as Covenant, Not Contract – Why salvation isn’t about praying the perfect prayer or living without doubt, but about entrusting your life to Jesus in honest, ongoing relationship. • Doubt Doesn’t Disqualify – How wrestling with belief and asking deep questions can actually be signs of a tender, seeking heart—one Jesus welcomes, not rejects. • The Trinity is Mysterious, and That’s Okay – Mike outlines why confusion over the nature of God doesn’t mean you’re out of faith’s bounds—with an encouragement that no one has it fully figured out. • Scripture, Not Checklist – Rediscovering the Bible not as a manual for behavior but as a revelation of Jesus, the centerpiece of God’s redemptive story. • Hell, Fear, and the Love of God – Why Jesus’ warnings about hell weren’t weaponized to scare people but spoke to religious systems that distorted God’s heart—and what that means for your anxieties today.

Resources Mentioned: • Gospel of Luke – A suggested starting point for encountering Jesus within scripture • Matthew 7:21-23 – Context for “depart from me, I never knew you” • Revelation 21-22 – Imagery of the Book of Life • Hebrew Scriptures (Law, Prophets, Writings) – Background for how Jesus viewed and engaged the Bible • The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) – The Jewish declaration of God’s oneness adapted to include Jesus

Let’s keep the conversation going. If you’ve wrestled with questions like Jennifer’s, know you’re not alone—doubt can be sacred ground. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology on Instagram and Facebook to join the community rediscovering the beauty of Jesus.

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! ETSY

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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