Ask Pastor John Eight Ways to Live Out Your Assurance
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Nov 3, 2025 Resting in the saving work of Jesus is key to confidence in faith. Doubts trouble many, but there are biblical means to grow assurance. Pursuing assurance earnestly is vital for true belief. Abiding in Christ nurtures confidence and endurance. Combining theology with prayer enhances understanding of hope. Faithfulness in service and battling sin strengthen faith. Suffering can lead to growth in character and hope. Finally, trusting in God’s promise to keep you brings lasting assurance.
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Pursue Assurance With Earnestness
- Do pursue assurance actively and earnestly; the Bible urges Christians to fight for assurance.
- Treat the pursuit as normal and necessary, not as a spiritual flaw.
Eternal Life As God's Testimony
- Recognize God's testimony: He has given you spiritual life, not just a certificate.
- Reading the New Testament awakens awareness that you are alive in Christ.
Abide In Christ To Build Confidence
- Abide in Christ: stay close, keep trusting and keep drinking from him to grow confidence.
- Resist drifting away because steadfastness deepens assurance over time.
