1. The Benefit of the Question
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 / Hebrews 12:11
2. The Tests we must all Take
- A Test of Confession (Rom 10:9-10 / 1 Jn 1:8-10)
- A Test of Doctrine (Rom 10:9-10 / 1 Jn 4:2-3 / 1 Cor 15:3-4 / Gal 1:7-8 / 1 Tim 4:16)
- A Test of Obedience / Righteousness (Gal 5:19-21 / 1 Jn 2:29 / 1 Jn 3:6-10 / Gal 5:22-24)
- A Test of Perseverance (1 Jn 2:19 / Mt 10:22 / 1 Tim 4:1 / Hebrews)
- At Test of Love (1 Jn 4:20 / 1 Jn 2:9 / 1 Jn 3:10)
3. The Factors that May Contribute to a Lack of Assurance in Genuine Believers
- Lengthy / Sudden Trials
- Neglecting the Means of Grace
- A Misunderstanding of some or other Scripture
- Sin
- Misplaced Reliance on Feelings
- Fatigue
- Personality
- Satan – the Accuser (Rev 12:10 / 1 Pt 5:8 / Eph 6:16)