2. Ephesians 3:8-12 Blessed Assurance

3.  Has God revealed His will or not?  Paul says it has been revealed (Eph. 3:1-7)  He says it is understandable (Eph. 5:17)  What are we able to know?  The truth (Jn. 8:32)  To be sure (2 Peter 1:10)  That we have eternal life (1 Jn. 5:13)  Contrast these things with doubt or uncertainty We Can Know Certain Things

4.  Is there a difference?  Unfortunately, many see these as one and the same  They are not Confidence is based on truth and trust Arrogance is based on self-worth, ego, and assumption  The source of our confidence  In God (1 Jn. 3:21)  Not in ourselves Confidence Without Arrogance

5.  Explained as:  The full assurance of faith (Heb. 10:19-23)  The full assurance of hope (Heb. 6:11)  The full assurance of understanding (Col. 2:1-2)  The assurance of obedience (1 Jn. 2:3-5)  Consider Paul  He had confidence (2 Tim. 4:6-8)  Available for others  Confidence does not leave any room for doubt (1 Cor. 15:58)

6.  Do you believe…  That Jesus has brought redemption and forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)?  That we have all we need (2 Peter 1:3)?  These words about salvation: Saved from sins (Mk. 16:16)? Saved eternally (1 Peter 1:9)?  That God will reward (Heb. 11:6)?  That God will do all He has said (2 Tim. 1:12)? Do You Have Confidence?