Blessed Assurance is a nineteenth-century gospel hymn of Christian testimony.
Hymns Based on 1 John 5:13
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 5:13
"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God."
— 1 John 5:13
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Assurance, Salvation, Christian hope, Confession, Faith. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 5:13 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Assurance
- Salvation
- Christian hope
- Confession
- Faith
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Blessed Assurance
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 John 5:13
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Sermon Assurance
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Reflection Hymn Blessed Assurance
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Closing Hymn How Can We Sinners Know
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
How Can We Sinners Know asks one of the central pastoral questions of the Methodist revival: how may a believer have confidence that sins are forgiven and that reconciliation with God is real? The hymn answers by directing attention first to Christ’s saving work and then to the Holy Spirit’s witness within the believer.