Every Square Inch Podcast Your Questions, Answered - How Do I Know For Sure That I’m a Christian?
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Feb 24, 2025 Doubt is a common struggle for Christians today, as they wrestle with their assurance of faith and acceptance of God's love. The discussion highlights how early Christians faced similar challenges against confusing teachings. A pivotal shift in identity from external influences to a focus on emotional authenticity is explored, affecting everything from marriage to personal belief systems. Encouraging a belief-based approach to salvation, the conversation aims to clarify how one can truly embrace their faith.
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The Struggle for Assurance
- Assurance of salvation is a common struggle throughout Christian history, intensified by modern culture.
- The gospel's free grace requires surrender, creating doubt about God's willingness to save us.
The Rise of the Internal Self
- Modern culture emphasizes internal feelings over external realities when defining identity.
- This shift affects how we view marriage, vocation, and even gender, prioritizing emotional fulfillment.
Authenticity vs. External Truth
- Christians, influenced by modern culture, seek emotional validation of their faith.
- This leads to relying on feelings rather than external truths like scripture and sacraments.