1 John 5:13

I. Basis for assurance.
1. Believe. Hebrews 11:6 1 John 5:10 John 3:36
2. Confession. 1 John 1:9 Romans 10:9,10
3. Repentance. Acts 2:38
4. Restitution.
5. Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13, 14 Romans 8:16 1 John 4:3
II. Tests of Assurance
1 John 3:19-21
1. Am I walking in the light. 1 John 1:7
2. Have I confessed all known sin. 1 John 1:9
3. Am I keeping his commandments. 1 John 2:3
4. Am I walking like Christ. 1 John 2:6
5. Am I living in victory over sin. 1 John 3:6-9
6. Do I love the brethren. 1 John 5:14
7. Am I overcoming the world. 1 John 2:15 1 John 5:4
III. The Blessing of Assurance.
1. It gives a sense of reality to our faith and joy to the christian experience. 1 John 1:1-4
2. Fortifies us against temptation. Hebrews 4:14, 16
3. Emboldens us in christian service.
4. Rests in God's promise of protection.