Assurance of Salvation
Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 18, 2024 – 2 Thess. – Alan Conner
2 Thess. 2:13-14 (Part Two)
Assurance of Salvation
Intro
A. PAUL’S ASSURANCE OF THEIR SALVATION.
1. They had sound evidence of their conversion. 1 Thess. 1:2-4
a. “work of faith” -
b. “labor of love” -
c. “steadfastness of hope” -
2. Their evidence was persevering and growing. 2 Thess. 1:3-4
B. WEAK AND STRONG FAITH.
1. The reality of weak faith and strong faith.
a. Weak faith
b. Strong faith.
2. The assurance of weak faith.
3. The trials of weak faith.
a. Doubts about assurance of salvation.
b. more struggles, less peace, fruit of the HS.
C. HOW TO GROW IN OUR ASSURANCE OF SALVATION?
1. Start with the understanding of gospel faith.
2. Pursue means of grace that will stimulate your faith to bear fruit and give you assurance.
Draw near to Christ -
Pray -
Stay in the Word -
Confess -
Fruit –
Fellowship –
Conclusion