1. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right
2. Biblical examination leads to confidence not confusion
A. Will confirm the witness of the Word with the witness of the Spirit - Romans 8:16, I John 3:24, 4:13
B. Will shift your attention from the promise of salvation to the Person of salvation - II Timothy 1:12
C. Will see present evidence that confirms past experience - II Corinthians 5:17
1) I John 2:3-4 An obedient life
2) I John 2:15-16 A rejection of the world
3) I John 2:29, 3:7 His righteousness causes you to do right
4) I John 3:6, 8-9 Will not practice sin cp. Hebrews 12:6
5) I John 3:10, 14; 4:7-8, 20-21 Loves Chrisians
