120. How Do You Know If Someone's Faith Is Genuine?

Over 60% of Americans identify as Christians, but is that accurate? How can we really know if someone is saved? Does an Instagram bio with John 3:16 in it qualify?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about some biblical standards by which we can evaluate the difference between genuine faith and one that isn’t. Our hope is that as you listen, you first and foremost look at your own heart and faith to evaluate where you stand with Jesus and can be encouraged that Jesus gives so much grace and that it is never too late while you’re on this earth to be made right with Jesus!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: John 14:6; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:9; Acts 16:30-31; 1 John 1:8-10; Matt. 22:37-38; John 14:15; 1 John 2:3; 1 John 5:3; 1 John 3:18-19; John 3:36; John 14:21; Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46; 1 John 3:9; Matt. 22:39; James 2:8; 1 John 4:7-8; 1 John 3:14, 17; John 13:34-35; Matt. 5:43-44; Psa. 97:10; Psa. 119:104; Prov. 13:5; Prov. 8:13; Rom. 7:15, 24; 1 John 2:15; James 4:4; Matt. 7:16-20; Gal. 5:19-24; Phil. 2: 14-15; 2 Cor. 13:5; James 2:14, 17; 1 Cor. 3:12-13; 1 John 5:13; Heb. 4:12; 1 John 2:1-2.

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