When I look at salvation through the eyes of the Saviour I have hope that a sinner such as I can be saved. The longer I live the more I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. Looking for that blessed hope, gives me joy, because I have been forgiven. Have you read Isa.38;17? "Behold, for peace I had great bitterness; but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast ALL my sins behind my back. Assured of Salvation? YES! Assured of the judgment? Jesus says YES and AMEN.