Assurance: Witness of the Spirit

The highest and most glorious form of assurance is that which God gives directly to believers through the work of the Holy Spirit within them. Scripture describes this work as the witness of the Spirit, the sealing of the Spirit, and the pledge of the Spirit.

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Assurance: Tests of a True Christian - Part 2

This message continues our study on the Scripture's tests by which we may examine ourselves and evaluate whether our supposed Christianity is genuine. It discusses four additional tests given in the book of 1John: (1) Am I an obedient follower of Jesus Christ? (2) Am I practicing known sin? (3) Do I sacrificially love other Christians? and (4) Do I hear and believe true doctrine?

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Assurance: Tests of a True Christian - Part 1

In our continuing study on Christian assurance, we now consider the Scripture's tests by which we may examine ourselves and evaluate whether we are a genuine Christian.  This message discusses four tests given in the book of 1John: (1) Am I walking in the light or in the darkness? (2) Am I pursuing hearty fellowship with other believers? (3) Am I sensitive to my own sinfulness? and (4) Do I love the world and its things?  

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Assurance: The Foundation

Christian assurance begins with God Himself, specifically (1) God's character, (2) Christ's redeeming work, and (3) God's gospel promises.  All other aspects of assurance are built upon these clear truths of Scripture.

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Assurance: Four Basic Questions

This message introduces a series of studies on the topic of Christian Assurance by addressing four questions: (1) What does assurance mean? (2) Is assurance possible? (3) Is assurance necessary for salvation? and (4) Can one's assurance be false?

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Seeing God's Glory - in Revival

Christians should have a longing to see God glorified.  In genuine, historic revival, God's glory is wonderfully displayed by the stirring-up of the Church and the salvation of many sinners.  This message describes revival from Scripture and history -- urging us to pray for God to work mightily in our needy generation.

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Seeing God's Glory - in the Church

God is pleased to reveal His glory particularly within the church of Jesus Christ.  This message discusses three aspects of church life in which God's glory is seen: (1) In church meetings, (2) As church members interact, serving each other with their gifts, and (3) In the salvation of sinners.

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