Main Point: True assurance is found not by looking inward for mathematical and philosophical certainty, but by listening to the Spirit’s witness, which directs our gaze away from our trembling hearts to the unshakeable sufficiency of Christ.

Outline:

1. Assurance is Possible

2. Assurance Can Be Sabotaged

Trap 1: Treating Assurance Like a Math Equation

Trap 2: Seeking Certainty Instead of Hope

Trap 3: Seeking Assurance Inside Ourselves

Trap 4: Assuming Doubts Mean We’re Not Saved

Trap 5: Getting Hung Up on Self-Examination