Welcome back to Two of Us and Truth! In this episode, Paul and Emily tackle one of the most critical questions a believer can ask: How do I know if I have a genuine, saving faith?Pulling from a practical and profound list popularized by pastor and theologian John MacArthur, we dive into what truly marks a regenerated heart. Before jumping into the evidence of a true believer, we address a few common misconceptions. There are several things that people often mistake for proof of salvation that do not actually prove (or disprove) a saving faith on their own. These include outward moral living, merely possessing head knowledge of the Bible, heavy religious involvement, active ministry to the poor, temporary conviction of sin, intellectual assurance, or pointing back to a single "time of decision" in the past without any long-term life transformation.Instead of relying on outward performances, we explore the positive scriptural tests of genuine salvation. True, saving faith is an internal work of the Holy Spirit that naturally overflows into a person's life, creating deep and lasting change. Are you experiencing the ongoing fruits of a regenerated soul?🤝 Connect & Study With Us!We host local, in-person Bible studies every Fall and Spring in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. If you live in the area, we would love to welcome you! We also are happy to send you the study handouts we use in our sessions.📩 Drop a comment below if you have questions about assurance of salvation, want to request today's study handout, or would like more information on joining our local or online groups.If this discussion challenged or encouraged your walk with Christ, please give this video a LIKE, SHARE it with a friend, and hit SUBSCRIBE and help share God's Word!#SavingFaith #JohnMacArthur #AssuranceOfSalvation #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #FaithFamilyFlourishing #ChristianDiscipleship #MemphisBibleStudy #EvidencesOfSalvation #SpiritualGrowth #Repentance #LordshipSalvation #ScriptureStudyI. Doesn’t prove or disprove Faitha. Visible Morality: Matt. 19.16-22; 23.27.b. Biblical Knowledge: Rom. 1.21; 2.17.c. Religious involvement: Matt. 25.1-10.d. Active Ministry: Matt. 7.21-23.e. Conviction of Sin: Acts 24.25; John 16.8f. Assurance: Matt. 23.g. Time of Decision: Luke 8.13-14.II. Positive Testsa. Love for God: Ps. 42.1; 73.25; Luke 10.27; Rom. 8.7.b. Repentance from Sin: Ps. 32.5; Prov. 28.13; Rom. 7.14; 2 Cor. 7.10; I John 1.8-10.c. Genuine Humility: Ps. 51.17; James 4.6,9-10.d. Devotion to God’s Glory: Ps. 105.3; 115.1; Isa. 43.7; 48.10; Jer. 9.23-24; I Cor. 10.31.e. Continual Prayer: Luke 18.1; Eph. 6.18; Phil. 4.6; I Tim. 2.1-4; James 5.16-18.f. Selfless Love: John 13.35; I John 2.9; 3.14; 4.7.g. Separation from the World: I Cor. 2.12; James 4.4; I John 2.15-17; 5.4-5.h. Spiritual Growth: Luke 8.15; John 15.1-6; Eph. 4.12-16.i. Obedient living: Matt. 7.21; John 15.14; Rom. 16.26; I Peter 1.2, 22; I John 2.3-5j. Hunger for God’s Word: 1 Peter 2.1-3.k. Desire to share faith: Ps. 116.10; John 4.28-29,39; Acts 9.20Chapters00:00 - Intro: What is Saving Faith?00:30 - Things That DO NOT Prove Salvation00:42 - 1. Visible Morality01:30 - 2. Biblical Knowledge vs. True Belief02:11 - 3. Religious Involvement (Parable of the 10 Virgins)02:59 - 4. Active Ministry & Good Works03:45 - 5. Conviction of Sin04:30 - 6. False Assurance05:06 - 7. Past Decisions06:52 - Positive Tests: The True Marks of Saving Faith07:00 - 1. A Genuine Love for God08:06 - 2. True Repentance from Sin09:29 - 3. Genuine Humility (A Broken Spirit)10:05 - 4. Devotion to God’s Glory11:05 - 5. Continual & Habitual Prayer12:10 - 6. Selfless Love for Others13:26 - 7. Separation from the World14:43 - 8. Consistent Spiritual Growth15:25 - 9. Obedient Living16:14 - 10. A Hunger for God’s Word17:11 - 11. The Desire to Share Your Faith18:15 - Summary and Conclusion