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

Hello and welcome! We are Paul and Emily, and we are so glad you found our channel. In this video, we want to formally introduce ourselves and share the heart, passion, and divine mission behind Two of Us and Truth.After years of leading separate ministries—teaching Sunday school, women's studies, and men's groups—the Lord clearly led us to lock arms and step into ministry together. Inspired by the New Testament couple Aquila and Priscilla in Acts 18:26, our goal is to look at Scripture together, open up the Word of God, and help believers explain and understand the way of God more accurately.🎯 Our Mission & Key ScripturesWe live in a busy culture where it is easy to lean on our own understanding or develop a passion for God that isn't actually rooted in His Word. This channel exists to help you build an unshakeable, accurate foundation in Christ. Our video teaching and studies are anchored in these core truths:Romans 10:2 – Moving past a blind "zeal for God" and stepping into a faith that is grounded in true, biblical knowledge.Proverbs 3:5-6 – Challenging men and families to trust in the Lord with all their heart, acknowledge Him in all things, and let Him direct their paths.Hosea 4:6 – Guarding our homes against spiritual drift by intentionally pursuing the knowledge of God rather than rejecting it.👋 Meet Paul & EmilyWe have been married since 2003 and both of us were blessed to accept Christ at very early ages. Over the decades, we have experienced the highs and lows of the Christian walk—including seasons of wrestling with the assurance of salvation. Through it all, we've learned that true faith isn't just about a past prayer; it's about who you are actively trusting right now.We originally met at a Christian college in Florida, and today we call the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee our home, where we actively lead and shepherd local believers.🤝 Join Our Bible Study Community (Online & In-Person)Whether you are a seasoned believer looking to dive deeper into theology, a new Christian looking for practical discipleship, or someone simply curious about what it means to follow Jesus, you have a home here.Local to Memphis? We host interactive, in-person Bible studies in the local Memphis area during the fall and spring seasons. We would love to welcome you in person!Not Local? We offer vibrant online Bible studies so you can grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ alongside a supportive community, no matter where you live.📩 How to connect: Drop a comment below to introduce yourself, ask a question, or find out how you can get plugged into our next online or local study group.If you want to fall deeper in love with the God of the Bible, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button, turn on notifications, and flourish with us!#FaithFamilyFlourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianDiscipleship #Proverbs356 #OnlineBibleStudy #MemphisBibleStudy #AquilaAndPriscilla #ScriptureStudy #GrowInFaith #ChristianLiving #ChannelTrailer #godsword Chapters00:00 Welcome to Two of Us and Truth00:18 The Mission: Inspired by Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:26)01:34 Empowering Women: Growing in Grace and Knowledge02:24 Trusting God with All Your Heart (Proverbs 3:5-6)03:28 Our Story: 20+ Years of Marriage and Faith04:31 Finding True Assurance in Your Salvation05:33 Join Our Bible Studies (Online & In-Person)06:02 Subscribe and Connect with Our Community