Firstly, let’s define salvation; being saved or rescued. Salvation is the initial step in the sanctification process. Sanctification is the lifelong cleansing experience and process that each Christian goes through upon being saved. Romans 10:9 tells us to confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and that makes us saved. If I follow these steps, I’m saved. To me, that’s the essence of truly knowing one is saved. God makes no mistakes. Our salvation is totally in the Will of God and by His own decision. And when He receives us, salvation is a done deal! How do I know He’s received me? Because He said He would if I would confess and believe. Therefore, I trust Him at His word and that gives me blessed assurance of my own safety and well-being. Ephesians 2:8 says it is by grace that we are saved; not by works that we may be able to brag about it. God saved us, we made the decision to give up to Him. Now He will keep us unto the day of redemption. Good people aren’t necessarily Godly people. Just because you have a feeling of guilt doesn’t mean that you have confessed and are committed to Christ; but it can be a clear sign that your conscience is on the way.