James But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (ESV) Note the phrase Be doers—of We are to judge the the word. “of word.” ourselves by standard—the Bible. As you search your life, examine God’s yourself in light of Word. God’s Being sealed with the Spirit, and realizing it, is one of most precious life’s treasures. good to be saved. to know for that saved. better sure It’s It’s you’re Best of all—it’s good to know for that saved sure forever. you’re 1 John 5:11-13 helps us with assurance of salvation: 11 And this is the (NIV) testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. I want to emphasize the word know. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. It say that you may that you have eternal life. It hope—so doesn’t “hope” doesn’t say that you may that you have eternal life. says wish—so know. “wish” It’s In Christ, because you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, you that can know you have eternal life—both now—and forever. Follower of Christ: By the grace of God, you are His and He is yours. Do not walk to Heaven under a dark cloud of fear. Instead, walk in the Son and rejoice! Next week, Lord willing, with Part 2 of this message: we’ll continue I Trust the Promise of “Can God?”
James (ESV) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Note the phrase “of the word.” Be doers—of the word. We are to judge ourselves by God’s standard—the Bible. As you search your life, examine yourself in light of God’s Word. Being sealed with the Spirit, and realizing it, is one of life’s most precious treasures. It’s good to be saved. It’s better to know for sure that you’re saved. Best of all—it’s good to know for sure that you’re saved forever. 1 John 5:11-13 (NIV) helps us with assurance of salvation: 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. I want to emphasize the word know. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. It doesn’t say hope—so that you may “hope” that you have eternal life. It doesn’t say wish—so that you may “wish” that you have eternal life. It’s says know. In Christ, because you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, you can know that you have eternal life—both now—and forever. Follower of Christ: By the grace of God, you are His and He is yours. Do not walk to Heaven under a dark cloud of fear. Instead, walk in the Son and rejoice! Next week, Lord willing, we’ll continue with Part 2 of this message: “Can I Trust the Promise of God?”