The Character of Genuine Saving Faith Eph. 2:8-9

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The Character of Genuine Saving Faith Eph. 2:8-9 What is Saving Faith? How do you know you are saved? Just believe? Savior? Lord? Let’s Examine: Evidences That Neither Prove Nor Disprove One’s Faith The Fruit/Proofs Of Authentic/True Christianity The Conduct Of The Gospel Matt. 13:23 2 Cor. 13:5 John 4 Matt. 19:16-26 2 Tim. 2:12-13 Mark 8:34 John 15:1-2 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

Evidences That Neither Prove Nor Disprove One’s Faith Visible Morality: Matt. 19:16-21; 23:27 Intellectual Knowledge: Rom. 1:21; 2:17ff Religious Involvement: Matt. 25:1-10 Active Ministry: Matt. 7:21-24 Conviction of Sin: Acts 24:25 Assurance: Matt. 23 Time of Decision: Luke 8:13-14 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

The Fruit/Proofs of Authentic/True Christianity: Love For God: Ps. 42:1ff; 73:25; Luke 10:27; Rom. 8:7 Repentance From Sin: Ps. 32:5; Prov. 28:13; Rom. 7:14ff; 2 Cor. 7:10; 1 John 1:8-10 Genuine Humility: Ps. 51:17; Matt. 5:1-2; James 4:6,9ff Devotion to God’s Glory: Ps. 105:3; 115:1; Is.43:7, 48:10ff; Jer. 9:23,24; 1 Cor. 10:31 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

The Fruit/Proofs of Authentic/True Christianity: Continual Prayer: Luke 18:1; Eph. 6:18ff; Phil. 4:6ff; 1 Tim.2:1-4; James 5:16-18 Selfless Love: 1 John 2:9ff; 3:14; 4:7ff Separation from the World: 1 Cor. 2:12; James 4:4ff; 1 John 2:15-17; 5:5 Spiritual Growth: Luke 8:15; John 15:1-6; Eph. 4:12-16 Obedient Living: Matt. 7:21; John 15:14ff; Rom. 16:26; 1 Pet. 1:2,22; 1 John 2:3-5 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

The Conduct Of The Gospel: Proclaim It: Matt. 4:23 Defend It: Jude 3 Demonstrate It: Phil 1:27 Share It: Phil. 1:5 Suffer For It: 2 Tim. 1:8 Don’t Hinder It: 1 Cor. 9:16 Do Not Be Ashamed: Rom. 1:16 Preach It: 1 Cor. 9:16 Be Empowered: 1 Th. 1:5 Guard It: Gal. 1:6-8 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

Genuine Saving Faith Evidences that neither prove nor disprove one’s Faith Not a sufficient or definitive list The Fruit/Proofs of authentic/true Christianity If list 1 is true, but list 2 is false for a person, the validity of one’s profession of faith could be questioned If list 2 is true, then list 1 will also be true The Conduct of the Gospel The believer’s desire and conduct @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama

Genuine Saving Faith God’s gift by grace Jesus’ invitation Believe -> Repent -> Obey Turn from your sin, repent Follow Me Forsake all Lay down your life Submit to My authority Obey and submit Jesus is Lord and Savior! Eph. 2:8-9 Mark 8:34 @ Dr. Heinz Lycklama