7@7 #125: Jesus, Our Firm Foundation 3

Do your actions reflect the right footing? Does your soul resemble its source? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez considers the relationship between assurance of salvation and holy living. He explores Phil. 1:6 and 2 Timothy 2:19. Believers are assured that God knows His own. We recognize that we belong to God by calling upon Jesus and by turning from sin. Often, we emphasize conversion in the Christian faith without calling people to repent. A life of holiness if the best testimony of one's salvation. Holy living tells the believers that their faith is effective. It tells unbelievers that Christ truly makes a difference in the lives of His people.

Dr. Andrew Marquez is Director/Dean of Wayland Baptist University's Arizona Campuses (www.wbu.edu/arizona) and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church (www.northswanbaptist.com).