I sinned again. Am I still saved?
If you belong to Jesus, yes. Your salvation rests on what Jesus has done, not on a perfect record since the day you trusted him. The Bible speaks plainly to believers who sin: when we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, because Jesus himself is our advocate with the Father (1 John 1:9-2:2).
That does not make sin small. It grieves God and hurts people. But the right response is to come back to him quickly, not to hide or wait until you feel worthy again. Tell God plainly what you did, thank him for forgiveness through Jesus, and take one fitting step of repentance, such as an apology or a change that makes the temptation harder.
If the same sin keeps returning, do not carry it alone. Bring it to a mature disciple or pastor. Repeated patterns need practical help, not just a promise to try harder.
Read more: chapter 6, Grace and a changing life · chapter 7, Assurance when you struggle
Still have a question?
Write it down and bring it to a pastor or a mature disciple at your church. You were never meant to figure this out alone.
Other questions
- Why don't I feel any different?
- Do I have to be baptized?
- Where should I start reading the Bible?
- I don't know how to pray. What do I say?
- Do I really need to go to church?
- What if I have doubts?
- How do I tell my family and friends?
- What about habits I can't seem to break?
- If God loves me, why is life still hard?