SNS 116: The Journey Begins: Are You Certain You Are A Redeemed Child of God?

Every journey begins somewhere. The journey of being a follower of Jesus is no exception. Are you certain you are a follower of Jesus, a child of God? On what is that certainty based? Join Jerry Yerkes as he shares what Scripture says is the way to know for certain that you are a redeemed child of God.

Scriptures referenced:

2 Timothy 2:15 Work hard to be able to present yourself to God unashamedly.

Matthew 25:21 "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

Matthew 7:21- 23 Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven...But didn't we.... I never knew you. Depart from me.

Matthew 7:24-27 Everyone who hears and puts into practice... the story of the wise man who built on stone and so it did not fall in the storm. But those who do not... the story of the foolish man who built on sand and whose house fell, absolutely destroyed.

Matthew 7:13, 14. Enter through the narrow gate.... Narrow is the gate, and the way is difficult that leads to life!

Matthew 25: 31-46 Jesus on his throne separating the people as a shepherd does sheep and the goats.

Ephesians 2:8 God saves us by grace through faith.... A gift of God.

John 3:16- 18  For God so loved the world.... whoever believes in him shall not perish. 

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.