Monday, September 17, 2012

Examine Yourself...

  1. Was there a time when you honestly realized you were a sinner and admitted this to yourself and to God (Luke 18:13)?
  2. Was there a time when your heart stirred you to flee the wrath to come (Luke 13:3; John 8:21-24)?
  3. Have you ever seriously been sorrowful over your sin (2 Cor. 7:10)?
  4. Do you truly understand the Gospel that Christ died and rose again for your sins (1 Cor. 15:1-4)?
  5. Do you understand and confess that you cannot save yourself (Eph. 2:8-9)?
  6. Did you sincerely repent of your sins to turn from them, or do you secretly love and enjoy sin (Mark 1:15; 6:12; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:17)?
  7. Have you trusted in Christ, and Christ alone, for your salvation (John 14:6; Acts 4:10- 12)?
  8. Do you enjoy a living relationship with him through the Word and in the Spirit (1 John 1:3)?
  9. Has there been a change in your life (2 Cor. 5:17)?
  10. Do you maintain good works (Eph. 2:10)?
  11. Do you seek to grow in the things of the Lord (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18)?
  12. Can others tell that you've been with Jesus (Acts 4:13)?
  13. Do you have a desire to share Christ with others; or are you ashamed of Him (Romans 1:16, Mark 8:38)?
  14. Do you enjoy the fellowship of God's people? Is worship a delight to you (Ps. 119:63; 1 John 1:7)?
  15. Are you ready for the Lord’s return; or will you be ashamed at His coming (2 Pet. 3:11-14; 1 Thess. 4:13-18)?