From Psalm 25 we get a crash course in dealing with trials, hardship, and persecution in a God glorifying way.

I want to show you 4 aspects to the doctrine of assurance. First, what is the doctrine of assurance. Second, what are the blessings of assurance. Third, why do so many believers lack assurance. Fourth, How can you evaluate your faith to see if you are a true believer, so you can enjoy assurance.

In Hebrews 11:5-6, the author sets Enoch forward as a man of faith who is worthy of our imitation. We will investigate Enoch’s fascinating life and consider why we must have faith like his to please the God who is and who rewards, and to gain approval like the men of old.

From Psalm 4:1-8 David counsels himself and us in how to find rest and peace when surrounded by wicked men who are reproaching us, trying to deceive us, and kill us.

From Romans 1:16-17 we are going to see two reasons why we are not to be ashamed of the gospel, so that we will have assurance that we have truly been made right with God, and with that assurance, we should be emboldened to share the gospel with those around us.

This account of the rich young ruler reveals to us the high demand of true discipleship. It teaches us some very important lessons about what it means to follow Jesus and what is required of all who would truly be His disciples. The question we must ask ourselves is simple; are we true disciples of Christ? Are we willing to follow Him no matter the cost?

Romans 8:28 is one of the most beloved verses in all the Bible, and for good reason. Yet, do we correctly understand this verse in its context? How can it be true that “all things work for good” when we suffer so many hardships and trials? Indeed, our Lord Himself promised that we would have trials and tribulations in this life. Can this beloved verse from Romans 8 really be true? As we study this verse in it’s context, we come to understand what is our “greatest good.”