How do we know that we are truly Christian? One of the most haunting passages I have ever read in the Bible is Matthew 7:21-23: [Jesus said:] “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” The reason … Continue reading Grounds for Assurance, Part 1 (1 John 4:13-16a)