In a conversation today I was asked how a person might know, have assurance, that he is truly a follower of Jesus Christ. While a scriptural answer for this question can be found in Romans 8:16, I also like the way John Calvin puts it:
"The Spirit of God gives us such a testimony, that when he is our guide and teacher our spirit is made sure of the adoption of God; for our mind itself, without the preceding testimony of the Spirit, could not convey to us this assurance."
This would appear to be an example right out of a wonderful song the Christian music group Newsboys sang called "It's Just a Spirit Thing." But in reality it is much, much more. It is a living example of God's wisdom, provision, and his love for those who come to him through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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