• We don’t change our lives in order to be saved; When we’re saved, that’s what changes our lives

• True faith always results in a changed life

• Our obedience is the evidence of true saving faith

• Belief = faith in action (James 2:14-20)

• When we obey Him, we prove that we love Him. (John 14:15, 21)

• Would there be enough evidence to convict you if you were to stand trial for your faith in Jesus?

• We must examine ourselves (2 Corinthians 13:5)

3 test questions to help you examine and ultimately prove your faith

1. What is your relationship with SIN? • New creation = new relationship with sin • Are you sensitive to sin? • Lifestyle of living for Jesus ≠ lifestyle of sin (1 John 3:7-9) • God’s promise to forgive (1 John 1:9)

2. What is your relationship with the WORD? • Is it part of your daily life? • It’s our “owner’s manual” on life (2 Timothy 3:16) • What kind of relationship should we have? o Psalm 119 (11, 15-16, 40, 47, 56, 97, 103, 111, 114, 120) • Why is this important? The Word = Jesus (John 1:1-5) • How to know that you know that you know Jesus…. o 1 John 2:3-6 • Loving him = lifestyle of obedience • Jesus (the Word) is the only standard of measurement we can use to truly examine ourselves

3. What is your relationship with OTHERS? • Cannot be a follower of Jesus without loving others (John 13:35) • Would you give your life for someone else? (1 John 3:14-19) • Your life is your witness

“Work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen.” – 2 Peter 1:10, NLT