Summary
summary
In this sermon, Allen Webster explores the question ‘Am I Good Enough?’ by examining biblical standards of salvation, the role of grace, and practical steps for spiritual growth. He provides clear illustrations, scriptural tests, and applications to help believers walk confidently in faith.
Takeaways
- The biblical standard of goodness and God’s glory
- The role of grace versus human effort
- John’s tests of fellowship: doctrinal, lifestyle, social
- Illustrations of spiritual standards and grace
- Practical steps for walking in confidence and faith
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Question ‘Am I Good Enough?’
00:58 The Assurance from Scripture: No Need to Speculate
02:22 Three Biblical Truths About Our Salvation
03:19 The Standard of God: To Be Like God and Live as Jesus Did
04:38 The Reality of Falling Short and God’s Grace
06:34 The Narrow Path: Few Will Be Saved
08:13 John’s Tests of Fellowship: Doctrine, Lifestyle, Love
10:29 What Do We Have to Believe? The Doctrinal Test
11:46 Living the Faith: The Lifestyle Test
12:38 Loving Others: The Social Test
13:06 The One Standard: The Gospel and God’s Character
14:50 The Power of Illustrations in Teaching Faith
16:18 Illustrations: Jumping from California to Hawaii
17:34 Buildings and Apples: Comparing Our Glory to God’s
19:08 Bible Examples of Grace: Peter, Paul, and Others
21:41 Application: Recognizing Our Sins and Need for Grace
22:58 The Importance of Confession and Repentance
24:38 God’s Expectations: Faithfulness and Trust
27:59 The Goal: Assurance and Confidence in Salvation
38:31 Walking in Peace: Believing in Your Salvation
42:21 Trusting in Scripture Over Feelings
43:24 Everyone Has a Past, But Grace Forgives
44:37 Conclusion: The Path to Confidence in Christ
