Am I a genuine follower of Jesus?

Speaker: Matthew Ruttan

February 04, 2024

in assurance, confidence, discipleship, faith, salvation

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Some people become worried or anxious about whether or not they’re a genuine follower of Jesus. ‘Am I truly sincere? Are God’s promises really for me? Am I saved? Am I just a hypocrite? Will I one day get to the gates of heaven and be un-pleasantly surprised?’

This is an area of theology called ‘assurance.’ This sermon will hopefully provide clarity, encouragement and comfort to those who wonder.

We look at Ephesians 1:1-6 and 2:1-10, we build on William Perkins’ three grounds for assurance, and consider the love of a Father who adopts us as children. As Max Lucado says, there may be surprise pregnancies, but not surprise adoptions.