- Sep 22, 2017
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The sermon at church today was really helpful to me personally as I have been dealing with doubts of my assurance in eternal life with Jesus Christ.
The pastor went through 1 Thessalonians verses 1-4 listing out 11 signs of election and assurance that Paul points out. He said these are to encourage those in doubt and to serve as a warning to those who need to wake up to a reality check.
The pastor went through 1 Thessalonians verses 1-4 listing out 11 signs of election and assurance that Paul points out. He said these are to encourage those in doubt and to serve as a warning to those who need to wake up to a reality check.
- Work of faith. Fruitful acts produced and inspired by faith in God not to be confused with meritorious works because salvation and atonement cannot be paid by anyone but our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Labour of love. Harder works, things that cost you your status or reputation through sacrifice, going against the world and popular opinion.
- Patience of hope. Anticipation of and for the kingdom.
- Living consciously in the sight of God. Knowing that He sees all and knows all that you do not forget it and act in the old nature as if you are hidden and not responsible or accountable.
- Received the gospel with power of conviction. Not in word only liking and accepting the message and theory but not changing your lifestyle.
- Received the gospel with the Holy Spirit. Him revealing mysteries beyond human wisdom and authority.
- Realisation. Much assurance, progressing certainty.
- Dedicated followers. Not just Sunday or 9-5 Christians but always on duty for His kingdom’s service.
- Accepting of trials and sufferings. Not complaining or blaming others or having these be dominant in your personality for others to see.
- Joy in the Holy Spirit. Freedom of leaving behind the world and selfish lives, living to please God.
- Being visibly in God’s mould. A true converted behaviour pattern and lifestyle inspiring others.