Things That Add Up to Assurance

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the unchanging sovereignty of God and the importance of faith as a gift from God rather than a human decision. It highlights the necessity of growing in virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, and godliness as evidence of genuine faith. The preacher stresses the need for divine revelation to truly know Jesus Christ and encourages believers to be grounded in Scripture to avoid false teachings. The message calls for perseverance in faith and submission to God's calling despite trials and opposition.