How You Can Be Sure You Are a Christian
Self-Study Guide
- Why do some Christians lack the assurance of their salvation? (See "Millions Are Not Sure")
- What do you believe intellectually about Christ? By what evidence do you know these beliefs to be true? (See "Intellectual Commitment")
- According to the following passages, who is Jesus Christ?
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a. Mark
1:1
b. John 1:1,14
c. John 10:30
d. John 14:6
- Why were Jesus' miracles recorded for us? (See John 20:30,31)
- Why did Jesus have to die?
- In John 1:12, what is the relation between the words "receive" and "believe"?
- What does knowing who Jesus Christ is mean to you?
- What scriptural assurances do you have that your salvation is more than emotion (based on the following verses)?
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a. Romans
8:16
b. Ephesians 1:3-11
c. l John 5:11-13
- What emphasis do you think Christ placed on emotions during His earthly ministry? What do these two Scripture passages show?
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a. Mark
8:12
b. Luke 10:21
- How can emotions deceive you? (See "Emotional Commitment")
- What happens as you begin to know God better? (See "Volitional Commitment")
- What does God's Word say about faith? (See Romans 1:17; 14:23; Hebrews 11:6)
- Why does becoming a Christian involve an act of the will? And why are some people reluctant to accept Christ? (See also 2 Corinthians 4:2-4)
- What kind of confirmation should you have that you have become a Christian? (See "You Can Be Sure")
- How can you give God control of your life?
- From Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:34-38; 10:21,29,30; and John 3:1-21, explain Christ's advice and promises to those who hesitate to accept Him as Savior.
- How can you be sure of your salvation and position in Christ? (See John 3:16; 10:28,29; l John 5:11-13)
- How would you relate Matthew 21:22 to salvation and a Christian's assurance of his salvation?
- Think of someone who is unsure of his salvation. What will you do this week to help this person gain assurance of his salvation and realize his position in Christ?
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