What kind of things do and do not prove the genuineness of saving faith?

by Grace to You

Churches today are filled with people who hold to a faith that does not save. James referred to this as a "dead faith"-meaning a mere empty profession. Paul wrote to the people in the church at Corinth to test or examine themselves to see if they were truly in the faith. Here is a list of seven conditions that do not prove or disprove the genuineness of saving faith. One can be a Christian and possess these things or one may not be a Christian at all and still possess them. While they don't prove or disprove one's faith, they're important to know and understand so you will not be deceived.