So in this brief series, we have been looking at the matter of who is a Christian by examining

this issue of deliverance.

And in particular, that element of deliverance which relates to the change in our person,

the real change that takes place in the believer.

Welcome to Grace To You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

As Ben said that all wrongdoing is done in the sincere belief that it's the right thing

to do.

Well, it's probably true that many false ideas about God and salvation are being promoted

in the sincere belief that they are right.

The thing is, sincerity doesn't save anyone.

John MacArthur looks at that principle today as he considers the critical question, what

do you need to believe about God in order to be a Christian?

John's current series is helping you recognize the tail-tail indicators of genuine salvation.

Core beliefs that anyone who follows Christ will have.

The title of his study delivered by God.

And with the lesson now, here is John.

Let me say in a general way, salvation is a great subject.

The subject of God's work in the lives of sinners is the great theme of redemptive history,

and it is the great theme of Scripture.

It is not to be understood any way you want to understand it.

It is to be understood the way God has revealed it.

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