Good Question – Three Ways to Know You Are a Christian

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we explore three ways we can have assurance that we are truly Christians.Key points:Before discussing assurance, the pastor addresses the concern that eternal life might be boring or overwhelmingC.S. Lewis' description of heaven in "The Chronicles of Narnia" depicts it as an exciting, never-ending adventure where each chapter is better than the lastThe first way we can know we are Christians is by looking at the promises in God's Word, such as John 3:16 and 2 Corinthians 5:21The second way is by considering the historical events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, which provide the basis for our faithJust as a wedding certificate and photos provide evidence of a marriage, the biblical accounts of Christ's work on our behalf give us confidence in our salvationThe third way is by examining our own experience and looking for the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23)While some may fear that becoming a Christian will change them, the changes the Holy Spirit brings are positive ones like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-controlUltimately, our assurance as Christians rests on the trustworthy promises of God's Word, the finished work of Christ in history, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our own lives.Join us next time as we conclude our exploration of what it means to come to saving faith and have confidence in our relationship with God.