Match the way we can know we are saved with the appropriate scripture references. 1 . by god's word 1 john 5: 10-13; john 5: 24 2 . by our changed lives 1 john 4: 7; john 13: 35 3 . by our love for each other romans 8: 14, 16 4 . by the holy spirit 1 john 2: 29; 2 corinthians 5: 17

By gods word go's with 1 john 5: 10-13; john 5: 24by our changed lives go's with 1 john 2: 29; 2 corinthians 5: 7by our love for each other go's with 1 john 4: 7; john 13: 35by the holy spirit go's with 1 john 5: 10-13; john 5: 24                                                                

Both the han and the roman empire decline as a result of social unrest during their collapse.