# False Assurance: When Confidence in Salvation Becomes Self-Deception

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Podcast: [On Life & Scripture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-life-scripture-6738408)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.jeremysarber.com/p/false-assurance-when-confidence-in
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## Resource

While true believers may possess genuine assurance of salvation, Scripture repeatedly warns that many religious people deceive themselves with false assurance, making careful self-examination and faith in Christ alone essential. Get full access to On Life & Scripture at www.jeremysarber.com/subscribe

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