Treasured Gems – John MacArthur
“In Scripture we are told to “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?”~ 2 Corinthians 13:5
What questions do you ask to examine yourself, to see if you have saving faith? It is the simple things:
- Do I love Christ?
- Do I desire to honor Christ?
- Do I resent the sin that is in me?
- Do I want to be with the people of God?
- Do I love the truth of scripture?
- Do I love the word of God taught and understood?
- Does the word of God bring me joy?
- Do I love to praise the Lord?
- Do I love to sing the hymns that praise and honor him?
- Do I live with hope in the life to come?
- Do I trust in the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, do I believe those things are true?
These things are not natural, they are supernatural, these desires come from the Holy Spirit of God. These are the questions you ask. These are the evidences of a transformed heart. And remember, It is the direction of your life not the perfection of it.”
~ John MacArthur