Evidence is important to the successful prosecution of a crime. Without the evidence, you don’t have a case. You know that.

Spiritual Evidence

Evidence is also very important in dertermining whether a person has been truly born-again. Jesus said that if a man has not been born again it is not possible for him to see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3-7)

In the book of 1 John, there are some twenty signs or “evidences” of a true “conversion” or spiritual rebirth.

Our society is full of people who claim to be “Christians” but very few of them can actually claim a relationship with God through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, as the Bible says they must. And very few of their lives actually produce the “fruit of the Spirit,” the evidence of a genuine salvation.

Please take the time to look up the following Bible references to see the text of the passages. This not only saves space on the webpage, but you will better learn how to navigate within your Bible. If you have access to a printer, feel free to print this study out.

The truly born-again child of God will…

1. Walk in God’s light, obeying His will.
1 John 1:6-7

2. Will have fellowship with God’s family (other believers).
1 John 1:7

3. Will have a clear sense of his own personal sin.
1 John 1:8-10

4. Will live in willful obedience to God’s Word.
1 John 2:3-5

5. Will no longer be enamored with what captivates “the world.”
1 John 2:15

6. Will do things that are righteous in God’s eyes.
1 John 2:29

7. Will eagerly anticipate the soon return of the Lord.
1 John 3:2

8. Will desire a life of purity.
1 John 3:3

9. Will have a growing freedom from sinful behavior.
1 John 3:6-8; 1 John 5:18

10. Will have a genuine love for other believers.
1 John 3:14; 1 John 4:7

11. Will demonstrate his love for God in truth and sincerity.
1 John 3:18-19

12. Will have the inner witness of his heart that he is free from condemnation by God.
1 John 3:21-22

13. Will have the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in his heart.
1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:13

14. Will have the ability to distinguish spirtual truth from error.
1 John 4:6

15. Will confess openly that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 4:15

16. Will believe that Jesus is the Christ.
1 John 5:1

17. Will exhibit “overcoming victory” over sin.
1 John 5:4-5

18. Will believe the promises of God by standing upon them.
1 John 5:9-12

19. Will trust the purpose of God’s Word.
1 John 5:13

20. Will have a personal understanding that comes from Jesus, the Son of God.
1 John 5:20

These are all “evidences” that will be present in the life of the genuine believer who is growing in his daily walk with the Lord. Are these evidences present in your life?

Suggested Follow-Up Studies:

On Evidence – Part II
On Truth
On Being Born Again
On Beatitudes for Law Enforcement

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